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UA's Lunabotics Mining Competition team places third out of 36 teams
Students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics compete to create innovative ideas and solutions applicable to lunar excavation for NASA.
08/1/2011
Honors College,Current Students,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Co-ops at NASA set engineering student on new trajectory
What do UA students do on their summer break? Many take advantage of internships and other opportunities to enhance what they're learning in the classroom. Over the next several weeks, we'll featur...
08/1/2011
online newsroom,Faculty and Staff,Current Students
Sixth annual University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest is Aug. 13 at Grace Park
Akron's oldest park will provide the setting for the festival, which will offer a day of food, music and family-friendly entertainment.
07/26/2011
online newsroom,Faculty and Staff,Current Students
Zips Athletics Crowned National Winner of Excellence in Management Cup
UA ranks No. 1 out of 120 Football Bowl Subdivision schools for winning conference and national championships while efficiently managing expenses.
07/22/2011
Faculty and Staff,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Biology
Spider silk glue inspires next-generation technology
Reactions of spider glue and other natural materials to different stimuli provide scientists inspiration for developing materials based on biomimetic research, or research that mimics nature.
07/21/2011
online newsroom,Faculty and Staff,Current Students
UA Press Publishes Book About All-American Soap Box Derby
"How I Saw It: My Photographic Memory of the Soap Box Derby" provides a comprehensive history of the longtime Akron event.
07/20/2011
online newsroom,Faculty and Staff,College of Nursing
UA nursing prof named clinician of the year
Brian Radesic will receive his award in August at the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists’ annual meeting in Boston
07/20/2011
online newsroom
UAPD's Maj. Newt Engle retires after nearly 35 years on the job; will stay on as rifle coach
For nearly 35 years, Newt Engle has been an integral part of the campus community.
07/15/2011
Faculty and Staff,Current Students,College of Creative and Professional Arts
Free concert July 21 by UA Summer Concert Band
The band will perform a variety of popular works under the direction of Robert D. Jorgensen.
07/13/2011
online newsroom
UA Audiology and Speech Center hosting free hearing aid seminar
"What You Need to Know Before Purchasing Hearing Aids," will be held on Wednesday, July 20, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
07/11/2011
