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Research,online newsroom,Department of Polymer Engineering
NSF awards $400,000 for novel sensor technology
The technology holds promising advancements that span from photodetectors for medical devices to sensors used in automobiles.
02/5/2014
School of Family and Consumer Sciences,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
UA’s diversity symbolized in ‘flag’ of many nations
A one-of-a-kind International Flag Quilt, made by a UA student, will be dedicated in the Student Union on Feb. 13 at 3:30 p.m.
02/4/2014
online newsroom,Current Students
Many scholarship opportunities for adult students
Adult students — generally considered those age 25 and older — have several scholarship opportunities available through UA’s Adult Focus office.
02/3/2014
online newsroom,Faculty and Staff,Current Students
Best ‘Rethinking Race’ lineup ever? We think so
A stellar roster of speakers is just one reason why this year's 'Rethinking Race' deserves time on your calendar.
01/31/2014
President,online newsroom,Honors College
See and feel the energy at UA
Northeast Ohio's Super Bowl audience will see President Luis Proenza, along with students, faculty and the famous "energy ball" as UA debuts its new TV commercial on Feb. 2.
01/29/2014
online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Biology
UA researchers trace bat killer’s path
White-Nose Syndrome poses the threat of regional extinction of North American bats, which in turn has a potential impact on agriculture.
01/29/2014
online newsroom
Ohio Higher Ed Funding Commission recommends several UA projects
The majority of the $18 million in recommended projects "are aimed at repairing and maintaining existing structures."
01/24/2014
Summit College,online newsroom
Culinary artists carve out careers, demonstrate skills at Ice Fest 2014
UA students and alumni, armed with chainsaws and chisels, conjured a wide variety of beautiful creatures from ordinary blocks of ice at Ice Fest 2014. See the time-lapse video and photos.
01/16/2014
Summit College,online newsroom
Free overviews at UA of Six Sigma, Lean and Project Management
Learn more about these quality improvement programs to enhance workplace success.
01/15/2014
Research,online newsroom,College of Health Professions
Kellogg grant helps UA bring smiles to children
A team of UA nursing and dietetics students and faculty worked to improve the longterm dental health of more than 7,000 children over the three years of the $1 million grant.
01/10/2014