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online newsroom,Honors College,College of Health Professions
UA grad answers the call — day or night
Meet Lynn Lalley Wagers. Her well-rounded UA education and experiences enable her to fill an important role for the families she works with through Lifebanc. And she's grateful for her Akron Experienc...
11/20/2015
Department of Polymer Science,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Biology
Sticky when wet — spider glue tightens grip in high humidity
UA scientists say nature’s phenomenon could lead the way to developing smart adhesives.
11/18/2015
Development,College of Business Administration,Alumni
Future business leaders get insight on making an impact
The UA students learn about the investment industry from successful practitioners.
11/17/2015
Press Releases,online newsroom,Akron magazine
Akron Law students finish top in the state (Feb. 2015) and third (July 2015) on Ohio State Bar Exam
Akron Law’s pass rate for first-time takers on the Ohio bar exam consistently exceeds the statewide first-time taker pass rate.
11/6/2015
School of Education,online newsroom
‘Choices not Consequences’: Summit to focus on high school graduation rates
New York Times best-selling author and youth advocate Wes Moore will be a keynote speaker for the GradNation Summit on Jan. 7.
11/6/2015
Psychology,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Masculinity + energy drinks = sleep problems
UA psychologist Ronald Levant led a research team studying the connection between energy drink consumption and sleep-deprivation in men.
11/4/2015
Wayne College,online newsroom
UA plans Veterans Day observances
A variety of programs to honor and aid veterans are planned on main campus and at Wayne College.
11/3/2015
ME engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,BME engineering
Skin cancer treated with a bandage-type patch
University of Akron researchers are developing 3-D printed microneedles to deliver customized chemotherapy to melanoma patients.
10/29/2015
Summit College,online newsroom,Hospitality Management
Fancy fare fills Graduate Chef Dinner menu
Nov. 7 event benefits UA Culinary Arts Club students.
10/28/2015
online newsroom,Mary Schiller Myers School of Art,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Portrait artist Kehinde Wiley to deliver lecture at UA
The Mary Schiller Myers Lecture Series is bringing the New York-based artist to campus Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.
10/27/2015
