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Integrated Bioscience,Geology and Environmental Science,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Unique iron ore caves of Brazil to be studied by UA geoscientists
The National Science Foundation has awarded $400,000 for groundbreaking research on cave formation.
09/26/2017
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Job shadowing will help first year STEM students find career paths
A $450,000 National Science Foundation grant will support pairing first year students in paid job-shadowing experiences with current UA STEM students already in co-ops/internships.
09/21/2017
online newsroom
UA looks to bring back men’s baseball, add women’s lacrosse
A novel, community support-backed effort would restore the baseball team and add a women's lacrosse team in the 2019-20 academic year.
09/19/2017
School of Social Work,online newsroom,College of Health Professions
Responding to the opioid crisis with addiction counseling
Our School of Social Work is the first in Ohio to offer all accredited courses completely online.
09/19/2017
Summit College,online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Look for familiar faces on the Blue Line Saturday
There will be UA faculty, staff, students and alumni participating in the Akron Marathon on Saturday, Sept. 23.
09/19/2017
Research,online newsroom,Department of Polymer Science
Bird feathers inspire production of dyes that don’t fade
Researchers take their cues from nature to produce long-lasting hues that will have many applications — from clothing and paint to cosmetics.
09/18/2017
online newsroom,Finance,College of Business Administration
UA will help fill huge need for insurance professionals with new degree
Classes for the new risk management and insurance degree began this fall. An estimated 29,000 job openings are expected between now and 2024.
09/14/2017
Summit College,online newsroom
UA helping Barberton high school students get jumpstart on college
The Barberton High School Early College Program offers students the opportunity to complete college-level academic courses while in high school.
09/13/2017
online newsroom
UA freshman class increases; highest GPA on record
According to official enrollment figures, we're seeing increases in our freshman class, Williams Honors College and School of Law.
09/13/2017
online newsroom
Bike share program offers new way around campus
A generous grant from the Knight Foundation has made all equipment and program services available to the campus community at no charge.
09/8/2017
