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UA’s newest degree recipient has a century of milestones to celebrate
Irving J. Olson — entrepreneur, businessman, philanthropist and nearly lifelong photographer, celebrated his 100th birthday with family, friends and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from The Un...
11/27/2013
School of Music,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
TubaChristmas celebrating 34th year with Tucker Jolly on Dec. 21
Performances, at noon and 2:30 p.m., are free and open to the public as a holiday gift to the community.
11/26/2013
online newsroom,Faculty and Staff,About
Showcasing the next great invention
UA was one of three U.S. universities named an Innovation Corps site by the National Science Foundation, providing a platform for students and researchers to pitch their innovations in an attempt to w...
11/22/2013
online newsroom
Working with your adviser has many rewards
By enrolling early for spring semester, students like Alexandria Miller can get the classes they need.
11/22/2013
online newsroom,Management,College of Business Administration
How will the Affordable Care Act affect health care careers?
Local health care leaders will participate in a panel discussion, open to the campus and the public, on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on their industry.
11/15/2013
Research,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Sobriety, spirituality linked for teens in treatment
Study finds increased spirituality in teens associated with abstinence, increased positive social behaviors and reduced narcissism.
11/14/2013
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,BME engineering
UA researcher's 3-D tumor models could improve cancer treatment
Hossein Tavana has been awarded a two-year National Institutes of Health grant to support his efforts to advance the testing and effectiveness of anticancer drugs.
11/13/2013
online newsroom
Our favorite Instagram #ZippyPics: first snow edition
The University of Akron campus was transformed into a winter wonderland and our community was there to capture it on Instagram.
11/12/2013
Student Teaching,School of Education,online newsroom
Trading places — student teachers need passports for these assignments
UA has partnered with a German university for a new student-teacher exchange program. This fall, a UA student is teaching in Germany while three German students lead classes at the STEM High School an...
11/12/2013
online newsroom
Akron defeats Kent State: social media reactions
Social media exploded with excitement on #zipsgameday when Akron beat Kent State and brought the Wagon Wheel back to its proper home. Go Zips!
11/8/2013
