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Economics program earns national recognition
UA’s Department of Economics has been recognized for excellence by The Financial Engineer in a recent national ranking of 157 schools that offer a terminal master’s degree in economics.
01/20/2016
School of Dance, Theatre and Arts Administration,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Neos Dance Theatre to engage students across all disciplines
The arts organization, now headquartered at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, offers experiential learning opportunities to students in many disciplines.
01/20/2016
online newsroom,OMD,Inclusive Excellence
Rethinking Race 2016: ABC reporter John Quiñones among the featured speakers
Film festival, face-to-face conversations, and lectures from authors, filmmakers and media personalities are planned this year.
01/20/2016
online newsroom,Modern Languages,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Local doctors, nurses learn Spanish to better serve growing Hispanic population
Dr. Parizad Dejbord-Sawan's Spanish language classes for Akron Children's Hospital employees lead to better communication all around.
01/18/2016
Research,online newsroom,Department of Polymer Engineering
Polymer engineer receives NSF CAREER Award to study the mystery of glassy materials
Success of this project will accelerate the development of materials in areas ranging from human health to energy economy.
01/14/2016
online newsroom
UA to host 2016 College Goal Sunday
Parents and students can get assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
01/11/2016
Honors College,ECE engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
UA alumna is one of Forbes ‘30 under 30’
Courtney Gras is an entrepreneurial engineer focused on designing and producing products that are energy efficient.
01/6/2016
online newsroom
Activities fair and community service planned for MLK Day
The University of Akron has long joined together with the greater Akron community to make the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day one that honors the slain civil rights leader as a “day on” rathe...
01/5/2016
Summit College,online newsroom,Hospitality Management
Flying ice chips, buzzing chainsaws, ‘cool’ sculptures — Ice Fest 2016
Ice carvers will transform Buchtel Common into a mini ice museum at the Jan. 26 event.
01/5/2016
online newsroom,Akron magazine
UA honored for military-friendly services
Military Advanced Education & Transition has awarded The University of Akron the designation of a Top School in its 2016 Guide to Colleges & Universities, which measures best practices in mili...
12/22/2015
