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Broadway’s ‘Kinky Boots’ leads to landmark research on fatherhood
UA professor's study shows negative effects on adult son’s well-being when father tries to “make a man out of him.”
06/15/2016
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Area students to start STEM clubs at their schools, thanks to UA program
Engineering students served as mentors during the camp.
06/14/2016
School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,Research,online newsroom
Record participation expected at national polymer conference at UA
The latest in polymer research is the focus of the 12th National Graduate Research Polymer Conference, to be held here June 19-22.
06/14/2016
ME engineering,Honors College,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Zips Racing Team performs well north of the border
The 30 members of UA’s Formula Racing Team built their car during the 2015-16 academic year.
06/9/2016
online newsroom,Mary Schiller Myers School of Art,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
UA leads effort to ‘art bomb’ Downtown Laundromat
Under the guidance of alumnus Matt Miller, 25 art students from the Akron Public Schools and UA will work with faculty to design, draw and paint a mural on the side of the laundromat building.
06/8/2016
online newsroom,ME engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Four UA engineering grads on winning Indy 500 team
These members of the pit crew focused on the tires to help their driver win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
06/3/2016
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Accidental discovery: Coating seems to improve reliability of wind power
On a lark, scientists apply a new “diamond like” coating to wind-turbine drivetrains to help prevent wear. Early results are promising.
06/1/2016
online newsroom,Department of Polymer Science,Department of Polymer Engineering
The elasticity of creativity in the minds of young inventors
AnnualRubber Band Contest for Young Inventors draws students and their novel ideas from around the nation.
06/1/2016
online newsroom,College of Business Administration,Accountancy
UA’s Master of Taxation degree program ranked in top 10 for ‘Best Value’
The ranking is based on CPA exam pass rates, early career salary, student appeal and average cost.
06/1/2016
online newsroom
Message from Board of Trustees Chair Jonathan T. Pavloff
At its meeting today, The University's Board of Trustees and President Scott L. Scarborough, Ph.D., mutually agreed that Dr. Scarborough will step down as president, effective May 31, 2016.
05/31/2016
