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President Scarborough and LeBron announce scholarship program for Akron children
The University and the LeBron James Family Foundation extend their long partnership by joining to help inner-city children in our community.
08/14/2015
Summit College,online newsroom
Readiness grant helps students in Akron Early College High School
The grant assists The University of Akron in preparing AECHS students to be college ready.
08/13/2015
Sociology,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
High school dropout becomes celebrated UA scholar
David Delgado’s dissatisfaction with dead-end jobs fueled his determination to pursue an education. Now he’s on his way to becoming Professor Delgado.
08/13/2015
online newsroom
Board statement in support of President Scott Scarborough
Jonathan Pavloff, the chair of the UA Board of Trustees, made the following statement at the Aug. 12 Board of Trustees meeting.
08/12/2015
online newsroom
Summary of Board actions taken at Aug. 12 meeting
The University of Akron Board of Trustees welcomed a new student trustee, received progress reports in a number of key areas and approved several recommended academics-related actions.
08/12/2015
online newsroom
Knight Arts Challenge Akron — what’s your best idea?
Members of the UA community — faculty, staff and students — are invited to join in and share their ideas.
08/11/2015
Psychology,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Longtime UA professor begins high-profile role with APA
Dr. Harvey L. Sterns is president of Division 20, Adult Development and Aging of the American Psychological Association.
08/11/2015
Research,online newsroom,Department of Polymer Science
Mussels inspire development of waterproof adhesives
National Science Foundation grant supports UA researchers efforts to develop a synthetic mimic of mussel adhesives using soybean oil — a renewable resource.
08/7/2015
School of Education,online newsroom,CIS
Community outreach program initiated at UA benefits area students
Thanks to a $75,000 Community Connectors grant, UA and its partners have launched a new mentoring program that will reach up to 100 10th graders at Barberton High School.
08/6/2015
online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Bliss Institute
Trump trumps Bush for lead, Kasich on the edge
UA's Bliss Institute and Zogby Analytics release a GOP State of the Race poll ahead of first debate on Aug. 6.
08/5/2015
