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online newsroom Zips Dance routine for national championship features two special choreographers

The University of Akron Dance team's routine for the 2026 College Classic competition was choreographed by UA alumna Natalie Minns ’20 ‘23 and Gianna Martello, who appeared frequen... 04/7/2026


School of Law,online newsroom Akron Law’s Federalist Society chapter wins second straight national award

The University of Akron School of Law’s chapter of the Federalist Society has been named the nation’s top student chapter for the second straight year.

04/7/2026

online newsroom,College of Business Administration UA’s Ohio Economic Forum 2026 will spotlight health care and the economy

 The University of Akron (UA) will spotlight critical issues in the health care sector at its Ohio Economic Forum 2026 on Thursday, April 23.

04/6/2026

online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science College of Engineering and Polymer Science dean to retire by end of 2026-27 academic year

Dr. Craig Menzemer, dean of the College of Engineering and Polymer Science at The University of Akron (UA), has announced his intention to retire by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year.

04/1/2026

online newsroom The University of Akron, Akron Children’s Hospital partner to accelerate pediatric nurse practitioner workforce

The University of Akron School of Nursing and Akron Children’s Hospital have launched a dual faculty appointment designed to streamline clinical training and move pediatric nurse practitioner... 03/25/2026


Press Releases,School of Law,online newsroom Akron Law, University of Findlay announce new 3+3 partnership

The University of Akron School of Law is now offering a new baccalaureate-juris doctor degree pathway for future law professionals in collaboration with The University of Findlay.

03/24/2026

online newsroom YES to innovation: UA again named one of top 100 U.S. universities granted utility patents

The University of Akron has again been named to the National Academy of Inventors’ 2025 list of top 100 U.S. universities granted U.S. utility patents

03/23/2026

online newsroom Polymer innovation pilot facility adjacent to UA campus receives $1 million federal lift

One million dollars in federal Congressionally-directed spending for fiscal year 2026 has been secured to support the Polymer Industry Cluster’s (PIC) innovation pilot facility to be located ... 03/23/2026


School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science Two University of Akron faculty named 2026 senior members of the National Academy of Inventors

The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named University of Akron (UA) faculty members Dr. James Eagan and Dr. Hossein Tavana to its 2026 class of senior members.

03/20/2026

online newsroom Six unique certificate programs offered at The University of Akron

Students at The University of Akron are finding new ways to supercharge their career prospects by exploring some of the University’s most unique certificate programs.

03/13/2026