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online newsroom The 2025 Williams Honors College Distinguished Alumni Award honorees

The University of Akron Alumni Association and the Williams Honors College (WHC) are proud to announce the 2025 Williams Honors College Distinguished Alumni Award honorees.

04/23/2025
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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science Zips Earth Day targets preventing Lake Erie microplastic pollution

The University of Akron — the World’s #1 Polymer Science & Plastics Engineering Institution — Partners with CLEANR to Counter the Rise of Microplastics on The Great Lakes.

04/23/2025
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Press Releases,School of Law,online newsroom Akron Law expands meaningful international relationships

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UCSM formalizes a collaborative partnership to advance legal education across borders. UA and UCSM began exploring mutually beneficial opportunities in 20... 04/22/2025

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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science UA faculty member’s creativity cited in rare grant extension award

Dr. Shi-Qing Wang of the University of Akron (UA) College of Engineering and Polymer Science recently learned a $480,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research the mechanical ... 04/21/2025

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online newsroom Nourishing success: The impact of mentorship in exercise science and dietetics

For future professionals studying in rigorous fields like exercise science and dietetics, the right mentor can make all the difference.

04/14/2025
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online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences The University of Akron launches five-year accelerated degree pathway in communication

The program allows qualifying undergraduates to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years, saving time and money while giving them a competitive edge in the job... 04/10/2025

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online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences The Cummings Center for the History of Psychology welcomes Dr. Daniel T. Willingham for the 11th Annual Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr. Distinguished Lecture in the History of Psychology

The event will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Jean Hower Taber Student Union. 

04/10/2025
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online newsroom,College of Business Administration College of Business undergraduate, graduate programs make strides in national, international rankings

The University of Akron (UA)’s College of Business continues to receive national and international recognition for its renowned undergraduate and graduate programs.

04/10/2025
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online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences New Ballet 'Prima Dina the Ballerina' Premieres at UA

Connecting literacy, dance and local history with the Dance Institute. 
 

04/9/2025
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online newsroom UA students and faculty members receive prestigious awards from the Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists 

Two individuals representing UA were honored by the Ohio State Association on Nurse Anesthatists (OSANA) at its 2025 annual conference.

04/8/2025
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