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President,online newsroom,Arch Angels
UA prominent in federal report on entrepreneurship and innovation
The U.S. Department of Commerce report says universities have embraced entrepreneurship and innovation as critical to their mission and role in their communities.
11/7/2013
President,online newsroom,Faculty and Staff
Undisputed excellence: The state of the University
11/6/2013
11/6/2013
English,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Alumni
Jim Tressel reading daughter's poetry at UA showcase in Merriman Valley
Free and open to the public, the event will showcase the creative writing program of UA's Department of English, along with the works of several faculty authors.
11/4/2013
College of Business Administration,Alumni,Accountancy
Disney Imagineer says richness of time at UA made career possible
Meet Mike Honeck. He explored a wide range of interests during his years at UA, which launched him on his path to be a Walt Disney Imagineer. And he's grateful for his Akron Experience.
10/31/2013
online newsroom
Our favorite Instagram #ZippyPics: Halloween edition
Campus was festively spooky this week as UA prepared for Halloween!
10/30/2013
online newsroom
Veterans Celebration: A week to honor service and sacrifice
UA's annual observance of Veterans Day will include a wide variety of speakers, films and programs, including a two-day display of military vehicles and equipment from different eras on Coleman Common...
10/30/2013
School of Law,online newsroom,Alumni
UA Law School draws Reuters legal editor to Nov. 8 lecture
Veteran Supreme Court reporter Joan Biskupic, who wrote for USA Today and The Washington Post, will speak as part of the Journalism and the Law lecture series.
10/30/2013
Research,online newsroom
Using brain waves to control artificial hand
Dr. Erik Engeberg has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to explore promising methods.
10/29/2013
online newsroom,Current Students,Accepted Students
UA’s largest day of service — ‘Make A Difference Day’
More than 900 students have volunteered their time for the annual day of service at dozens of sites around Summit County. They'll be doing everything from home repairs and painting to yardwork and muc...
10/25/2013
School of Law,online newsroom
Law school among nation's best at offering value to students
National Jurist magazine says UA's School of Law give graduates an excellent chance of passing the bar and getting a legal job without taking on a ton of debt.
10/24/2013
