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Breaking out: Student discovers herself at UA
Emma Twardzik remembers being a “timid and scared” freshman. Now, thanks to the Akron Experience, she is a confident double major, soccer player, and intern at a local company.
11/7/2017
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Chemical change: Student synthesizes success in the laboratories of opportunity
Determined and curious, and a repeat winner of high school science fairs, Alena Veigl had the “potential energy” of a thundercloud. UA provided the rod, and the lightning struck.
11/7/2017
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No limits: UA opens doors for pre-med student
Hands-on learning, three accessible hospitals, education abroad and a support system of friends and faculty at UA? The prognosis looks good for Hannah Stephen, an aspiring pediatrician.
11/7/2017
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Sleepless in Akron: Student snaps, sings and scribes his way to success
Why dream dreams when you can live them? Whether he’s playing football, singing or writing, Hayden Grover has lived out one dream after another at UA.
11/7/2017
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Research team digs into new technique
This new process provides vital clues to the nature and function of subsurface features, including ancient pits, floors and hearths.
11/1/2017
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Our observance of Veterans Day begins Nov. 7 with varied activities
“The Vietnam War,” a documentary, will be shown on campus Nov. 7, just one of many activities planned as part of our Veterans Day observance.
11/1/2017
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Art Bomb Brigade explodes into Barberton
This is the first mural outside of Akron for the Art Bomb Brigade. It links the library and the city's Arts District.
10/30/2017
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UA joins with international partners in ‘The Global Classroom’
The first political science course has been simulcast on four continents — giving students the opportunity to learn about politics together and from each other.
10/26/2017
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Impact Ohio Conference coming to Akron for talks on policy and politics
The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron is one of four partners in the regional conference.
10/23/2017
Development,College of Business Administration,Akron magazine
Alumnus named to Global Finance Power List
Joe Reece has been named to the list of “The 100 Most Powerful Men and Women in Finance” for 2017 by Worth Magazine.
10/20/2017
