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Research,online newsroom,Faculty and Staff
Kathryn Watkins-Wendell appointed SRA distinguished faculty
The honor recognizes individuals who distinguish themselves as exemplar teachers, scholars and practitioners in the field of research administration.
08/16/2011
online newsroom,Faculty and Staff,Current Students
UA School of Law announces creation of J.D./LL.M. program
The new joint program was developed to give students interested in the field of intellectual property law a competitive edge upon graduation.
08/15/2011
online newsroom,Admissions,Accepted Students
Week of Welcome to offer something for all students
UA's annual Week of Welcome brings together colleges and units from across campus to host events and help students get the academic year off to a great start.
08/15/2011
Current Students,College of Creative and Professional Arts,Alumni
Moments captured for all the world to see
UA alumnus Georges Yazbek has won first and second place in the Photojournalism War Press category of the 2011 International Prix de la Photographie competition with haunting images from his native Le...
08/15/2011
Current Students,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,BS/MD Program
Two freshmen receive first Karam scholarships for B.S./M.D. students
Incoming freshmen Preston Massey of Louisville and Priya Midha of Copley are looking forward to careers in the medical field.
08/12/2011
Faculty and Staff,Current Students,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
UA student receives Confucius Institute Henan Scholarship to study abroad
Nontraditional student Shannon Anicas begins her year of study in China this month.
08/11/2011
Current Students,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Biology
Student success — Biology major receives Ohio EPA scholarship
Honors biology student Nichole Houze is one of 19 students throughout the state selected to receive a scholarship from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
08/4/2011
Summit College,online newsroom
UA enables students to turn life/work experience into credit
Through the Technical Experience Assessment Program, students can earn as many as 24 semester hours in technical coursework.
08/4/2011
Current Students,Classical Studies, Anthropology and Archaeology,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Campaign raises record $46M in private support
Student scholarships are one of the many areas that will benefit from UA's latest record-breaking fund-raising year. Gifts are critical to expanding UA's commitment to world-class teaching and researc...
08/1/2011
online newsroom,Hospitality Management,Faculty and Staff
Mark Kent named American Academy of Chefs Fellow
Mark Kent is operations manager of The University of Akron Crystal Room Restaurant.
08/1/2011
