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online newsroom Zippy signs historic NIL deal

First female mascot in the country to sign an NIL deal

11/12/2024
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online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science Cutright awarded NSF grant to support underrepresented faculty in engineering

Dr. Teresa Cutright, a University of Akron (UA) professor of civil engineering, is the principal investigator on a five-year, $800,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a proposa... 11/6/2024

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online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Bliss Institute Bliss Institute Reveals 2024 Buckeye Poll Findings on Ohio Voter Preferences

Annual poll highlights areas of importance to Ohio voters in Presidential and Senate races. 

10/31/2024
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online newsroom Emmy Award-winning TV host Williams to give Rethinking Race keynote

Media personality, healthcare advocate and entrepreneur Montel Williams will open the University of Akron’s annual Rethinking Race: Black, Brown and Beyond forum with a keynote address at 7 p... 10/30/2024

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online newsroom,College of Health Professions UA partners with Cleveland Clinic Akron General to provide dual enrollment program in emergency medical services

Program provides a fast-track to careers in health care.

10/29/2024
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online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences Beneath the paperwork lies passion: UA student finds her calling through her internship

Gwen Bushen, a UA senior, turned her passion for storytelling and critical thinking into dual majors in English and philosophy, leading her to a legal internship that solidified her career goal of ... 10/28/2024

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School of Law,online newsroom UA School of Law and John Carroll University launch new 3+3 program collaboration

The University of Akron (UA) School of Law (Akron Law) and John Carroll University (JCU) are excited to announce a new 3+3 program partnership, which offers JCU students an accelerated pathway to e... 10/28/2024

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online newsroom UA recognized for student engagement in voting and elections

A new study shows that University of Akron students vote at rates that are comparable to and, in some cases, slightly ahead of their peers from other colleges and universities.

10/27/2024
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online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science Zips Baja Racing Team competes at Baja SAE Michigan, earns award for design and manufacturing

The University of Akron’s Zips Baja Racing Team recently took part in the Baja SAE Michigan event in Holly, Michigan, competing against 86 teams from universities across the country. The team... 10/25/2024

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online newsroom,College of Business Administration A path to HR success at UA

Riley Satterfield, a dual major in human resources and business information systems at The University of Akron, is excelling academically while actively engaging in leadership roles and professiona... 10/22/2024

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