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Research,online newsroom,Faculty and Staff
What is glass? A million-dollar question
A prestigious Keck Foundation award supports University of Akron research into the properties of glass.
07/11/2013
School of Music,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
UA's Tucker Jolly returning Aug. 4 for TubaSummer
Now in its 14th year, the popular outdoor concert will once again feature musicians from around the region.
07/9/2013
online newsroom,College of Business Administration
UA students visit Ghana and develop business model for water filters
Six students preparing for careers in business, engineering, nursing and education had the opportunity to apply classroom lessons to solve real-world problems through UA's Leadership Experience Projec...
07/3/2013
Department of Polymer Engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,ChE engineering
Research that holds water
UA scientists have developed tougher hydrogels that have potential medical benefits as soft tissue replacement, implants and drug delivery.
07/3/2013
online newsroom,Accepted Students
An uncommon book to teach a common lesson
All UA freshmen are reading “The Unlikely Disciple” by Kevin Roose this summer. The shared experience should lead to a lively exchange of views and ideas in their classes this fall.
07/2/2013
online newsroom
Board elects chairman, other leaders
Richard W. Pogue of Shaker Heights will serve a second term as chairman.
06/28/2013
School of Education,online newsroom,Honors College
Gregory Sauline marches to the beat of his own drum — literally
Heading into his senior year, the future teacher reflects on his Akron Experience and how UA has given him the chance to shine in the spotlight in a most unique way.
06/20/2013
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Sweet Ride — campers vie to engineer a victory with edible cars
Middle-school girls had a fun learning experience crafting edible cars at a UA engineering camp this week, and raced them June 21.
06/20/2013
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,ChE engineering
UA tackles international concerns over aerospace corrosion
The 50th Paris International Air Show provides forum to spotlight UA's efforts in new product development to address corrosion and materials performance.
06/20/2013
online newsroom
Law School fills need in emerging area of legal education
The new center and its first certificate program will ensure a well-prepared, advanced workforce in public health law.
06/19/2013
