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UA part of Young Entrepreneurs Consortium to boost student success
How do you nurture entrepreneurs? UA business professors are part of an initiative, funded by a $13.6 million grant from the Ohio Department of Education, to help do just that.
11/3/2014
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UA to honor veterans with a week of tributes and celebrations
During Veterans Week on campus, you can see one of UA’s own, Master Sgt. Mark Patterson, in the premiere of “Korengal” – an Afghan war documentary, at 6 p.m. on Nov. 10, in the Student Union Theatre.
11/3/2014
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Hospitality Club to host 'Salute to Veterans Brunch'
The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Crystal Room Bistro, 360 Grant St.
10/29/2014
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UA art twins named as finalists by Cleveland Museum of Art
Encouraged by Distinguished Professor Mark Soppeland, the sisters created competition projects in a class at UA's Myers School of Art.
10/29/2014
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'Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life'
Jane Pauley, renowned journalist, to speak on midlife reinvention at UA Forum Lecture Series on Nov. 3.
10/29/2014
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$1 million prize awarded to UA and Northeast Ohio partners
Competing against 57 other cities across the nation, the Akron metropolitan area has won the top prize in the Talent Dividend competition, producing an impressive 20 percent increase in college degree...
10/29/2014
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UA to receive national recognition for student success
Successful efforts by the University to provide more degrees to more students are contributing to a multi-billion dollar economic impact to the northeast Ohio region -- and national recognition to UA ...
10/28/2014
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Chefs’ Delight: Graduate chefs to dish up delectable delights
The Graduate Chefs Dinner, is an annual, sellout event, featuring alumni chefs and current students. This year's event is set for Nov. 1 in the Crystal Room Bistro.
10/24/2014
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Steampunk version of ‘Godspell’ opens in November
In this unique production, Steampunk combines Victorian elegance with advanced technology to help convey the musical’s messages of rebirth and rebuilding.
10/22/2014
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UA business students cashing in on growing field of supply chain management
The critical role it plays in a company's success means more career choices and higher pay for supply chain grads. They now have the highest average starting salary among all business majors at UA.
10/22/2014
