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Historic day: UA's first investiture in 15 years is Friday
In a ceremony that will celebrate the University, its students and the power of public higher education, President Scott Scarborough will be installed as UA's 16th president.
09/14/2014
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UA to honor the women who make a difference
Seven "Women Trailblazers" will be honored on Sept. 25 for the excellence they demonstrate in their chosen fields.
09/11/2014
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Student 'census' reflects impressive gains in retention and academic preparedness
The Fall 2014 entering class comes better prepared to succeed and joins thousands of current University of Akron students who are making significant strides in academic performance. The result is high...
09/11/2014
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Heinz part of multi-university grant from Navy
Dr. Hendrik Heinz, associate professor of polymer engineering, and partners from six other universities have been awarded a $7.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to study corrosion of mate...
09/10/2014
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Buckeye Poll: Republicans lead statewide races by big margins, but many voters undecided
The poll, conducted by UA's Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, found that nearly 50 percent of respondents said the economy would be the top priority on Election Day.
09/10/2014
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Political scholar John Green examines ‘Mormon Paradox’ in new book
The work is the first full-length, scholarly work on Mormons in American politics — providing a thorough study of what Mormons are like politically and how non-Mormons respond to Mormon candidates.
09/10/2014
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Visit an imaginary state at UA Myers School of Art
“NSK State in Time” was founded by a collective of Slovenian artists, musicians and philosophers in 1992.
09/9/2014
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Novelist Paul Theroux opens 20th season of UA Forum
Travel the globe and the heavens, hear "Orange is the New Black," consider life after 50 and learn about wildlife preservation with some of the speakers scheduled this year.
09/9/2014
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UA Kulas Concert Series: 'Painting Music,' MonsterPianos and more
“Road to Kashgar,” featuring the Orchid Ensemble of musicians, opens a new season on Sept. 28, just in time for "China Week" at UA.
09/5/2014
School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom
Akron Polymer Conference takes place Oct. 2-3
The conference is a showcase of polymer research and alumni achievement.
09/5/2014