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Public Administration and Urban Studies and Polymer engineering students honored for innovation, entrepreneurial spirit
The UA-based technology startup company, Biena Tech, which is collaborating with The University of Akron Research Foundation to develop a fuel cell prototype, has won the 2011 LaunchTownTM entrepre...
05/18/2011
online newsroom,Faculty and Staff,Current Students
UARF, UA partner to help Saudis establish elastomer training institute
UA's location in the "Polymer Research Capital of the World" and its globally recognized leadership through the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering makes it an ideal international partn...
05/17/2011
School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom,Home Page
Rubber pièce de résistance wins invention contest
"Rubber Sunset," a three-dimensional nightlight by Emily Pattie of Ravenna, was one of the top winners in the third annual Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors, hosted by UA's Akron Global Polymer ...
05/16/2011
Faculty and Staff,Current Students,College of Creative and Professional Arts
UA Steel Drum Band's new 'Hammer on Steel' CD and DVD now available
The unique talents of student percussionists are captured for audiences to enjoy.
05/16/2011
online newsroom,Faculty and Staff,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Officials celebrate start of new engineering building
Adding to the festive mood was the news that the U.S Department of Defense is seeking to award an additional $11 million to UA to continue the development of the National Center for Education and R...
05/11/2011
online newsroom
UA launches free mobile app
With UA Mobile, you can keep in touch with campus from any location at any time of day.
05/4/2011
Faculty and Staff,Current Students,College of Creative and Professional Arts
UA dance and music collaborations praised
The ongoing collaborations of the Dance Program and School of Music were honored by the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs.
05/2/2011
Faculty and Staff,Current Students,College of Creative and Professional Arts
UA Speech Team places sixth in national tournament
From poetry interpretation to nformative speaking, UA was well represented by members of its speech team at the National Forensic Association Championships.
04/28/2011
School of Law,online newsroom
UA names new vice provost for academic planning
Elizabeth A. Reilly has been named to the newly created position of vice provost for academic planning in the Office of Academic Affairs.
04/27/2011
online newsroom
UA appoints new vice president for talent development and human resources
Dr. Becky J. Hoover, who has served in several posts throughout her UA career, has been appointed its first vice president for talent development and human resources.
04/27/2011
