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#LoveUAkron campaign celebrates UA
The Knight Foundation's #LoveUAkron campaign brought together campus and community to share the reasons they love UA.
07/13/2016
School of Law,online newsroom
Board names Dean Matthew J. Wilson from law school as interim president
The Board of Trustees' decision to appoint Matthew J. Wilson followed weeks of conversations within the campus and the community at large.
07/11/2016
School of Communication,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
‘Star Wars’ universe offers lessons to UA students
In “The Films of Star Wars” summer class, students are learning about subjects ranging from religion and politics to marketing, filmmaking and good storytelling.
07/7/2016
online newsroom,ME engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
NSF grant will advance research on 3D printing processes
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Jae-Won Choi, whose research focuses on aspects of 3D printing, has received $295,501 from the National Science Foundation.
07/7/2016
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,BME engineering
Engineering professor honored as national outstanding teacher
Dr. Mary Verstraete was recognized for her efforts to help engineering students become well-rounded young professionals.
07/6/2016
online newsroom,English,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
UA professor and students bring ‘Voices of Vietnam’ to life
With a grant awarded by the Fulbright Specialist Program, Dr. Patrick Chura spent five weeks teaching and learning in Vietnam.
06/30/2016
School of Communication,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Alumnus will use BMe Leader Award to help others graduate from college
Jason Miller will use $10,000 award to help help students finish their college educations.
06/29/2016
School of Education,online newsroom
New grant helps UA expand mentorship program for area students
The Community Connector Grant enables more students in the LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education to gain valuable experience mentoring at-risk students.
06/28/2016
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,ChE engineering
UA’s National Corrosion Center celebrating expansion at open house
Corporate and government representatives who want to improve the performance of materials will be on hand for the event.
06/17/2016
online newsroom
Obama calls out innovative EX[L] Program
The UA program will provide training to educators and bringing 3D printers, laser cutters and other ‘maker’ tools to the Akron Public Schools.
06/17/2016
