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Zippy’s Great Chili Cook-off to offer gastronomical delights
The vegetables and herbs they tended all summer will be the stars of the chili prepared by Matthew Regula, executive chef of UA's Dining Services, and his student assistants.
10/17/2014
online newsroom,College of Health Professions
Inaugural dean for health college appointed
Dr. David Gordon says he will strive to develop top health professionals who know how to work in integrated teams to achieve the triple aims of health care: Excellent care, best improved health status...
10/16/2014
Student Life,online newsroom
UA students learn giving back can make a difference
With rakes, shovels, paintbrushes and other tools in hand, UA students will celebrate Make a Difference Day on Oct. 25 by tackling a wide variety of community service projects.
10/16/2014
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Millions in state funding to support UA research
The University was the big winner in the distribution of funding from the Ohio Third Frontier Commission.
10/9/2014
online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Bliss Institute
Same mission, different tactics: soldier turns student
Michael Kohler's military career with the U.S. Army ended abruptly when he was injured in Baghdad. Twenty-one surgeries later, his mission, like his leg, remains intact: to serve the public.
10/6/2014
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Honor society inducts 100 new members
The University of Akron’s chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars inducted 100 academically talented students at a ceremony Sept. 28 in the ballrooms in the Student Union.
10/3/2014
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What's your best idea to make Akron more successful?
Join in an open call for breakthrough ideas to improve our city next Wednesday. All are invited. Free lunch provided.
10/2/2014
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Counseling Psychology Program ranks No. 2 in United States
UA's high-performing graduates outpace peers on a major national licensing exam.
10/2/2014
Research,online newsroom
New LEAP program helps speed technologies to market
Using a Proof of Concept approach, university funding is combined with guidance from industry and entrepreneurship experts to identify the most commercially ready inventions.
10/1/2014
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Does your sense of humor change as you age?
TV sitcoms in which characters make jokes at someone else’s expense are no laughing matter for older adults, according to a UA researcher.
10/1/2014
