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Rethinking Race wins honorable mention in USA Network contest
UA's annual Rethinking Race series cultivates understanding among thousands of participants through lectures, face-to-face conversations, films and special events.
07/31/2013
School of Dance, Theatre and Arts Administration,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Rebecca Ruth Wehr's travels bring her 'home' to Akron
Rebecca Ruth Wehr brought a variety of real-world experience with her when she began work on a master's degree in arts administration, and has gained even more during her years here.
07/31/2013
School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology,online newsroom,College of Health Professions
UA student ready for challenges of dual careers
Kyle Shepard will begin putting his Doctor of Audiology to good use later this fall when he becomes a commissioned offier in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. He was chosen from a national pool of applican...
07/29/2013
School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,Research,online newsroom
Gadget Genius — nanotechnology breakthrough is big deal for electronics
How can even lighter laptops and crisper smartphone displays be created? With novel materials known as "giant surfactants," that were developed by UA researchers.
07/25/2013
Faculty and Staff,Current Students,Accepted Students
Stanzas in steel: Sculpture doubly bonds science and art, steel and nature
The new “Double Bond” sculpture, near the Student Union, doubly bonds science and art, steel and nature.
07/24/2013
ECE engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,Accepted Students
New engineer ready to ‘prove’ himself at GM
Through hard work in the classroom and real world experiences, Philip Steele put himself on the fast track to great career opportunities.
07/18/2013
online newsroom,Marketing,College of Business Administration
CBA professor’s work cited for excellence
William E. Baker's article was one of 50 selected from among 15,000 eligible entries for recognition.
07/18/2013
Faculty and Staff,Development,Alumni
UA founder's great-nephew gets longtime wish: Trip to UA
Harley Arvel Buchtel travels from his home in Panama to Akron to see the place his great-uncle built.
07/17/2013
School of Music,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Composer Daniel McCarthy places in The American Prize competition
The American Prize was created to honor the excellent music being made across the country.
07/15/2013
online newsroom,Current Students,About
Ayer and Crouse Halls to reopen July 22
Ayer and Crouse Halls will be closed until Monday, July 22 as crews continue work on restoring power and cleaning up after the storms and flooding on July 13.
07/12/2013
