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online newsroom Congressman Tim Ryan announces $539,218 in federal funds for The University of Akron Congressman Tim Ryan has announced a federal grant of $539,218 for the University of Akron for its Talent Search Program. 08/16/2021

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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science UA researchers inspired by LEGOs for latest innovation The UA-led engineering research team of Piljae Joo, Yimin Yao, Nicholas Teo, and Sadhan C. Jana set out to make a distinct class of porous materials used in a variety... 08/11/2021

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online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science Engineering alumni return for annual pilgrimage

Since 1985 UA alumni Mike Dubetz and Don Cea have kept up a tradition to meet up at UA every year to walk the campus, visit old classrooms and hangouts, reminisce about old times, and catch up on e... 08/4/2021

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online newsroom Trina M. Carter is appointed to Board of Trustees at The University of Akron

Trina M. Carter has been appointed to UA's Board of Trustees by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for a term starting July 30, 2021 and ending July 1, 2030.

08/2/2021

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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science Polymer scientist develops new method to solve plastics sustainability problem

The latest research from Dr. Junpeng Wang, assistant professor in UA's School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering has a solution to reduce such waste and clear a scientific ... 08/2/2021

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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom Polymer scientist helps develop new technique for large-scale energy storage

Dr. Yu Zhu, a professor in UA's School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, helped in ... 08/2/2021

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Press Releases,online newsroom Back by popular demand, Akron Law offers free public course The University of Akron School of Law brings back a free 12-week, live online course for fall 2021 designed as an introduction to the impact of the law on equality in America. 07/23/2021

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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science Liu to lead polymer school on interim basis

Dr. Tianbo Liu, A. Schulman Professor in the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, has been named interim director of the school, effective July 1.

07/20/2021

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online newsroom Zips Esports brings on Intel, Samsung as official partners

UA's Zips Esports program is establishing new partnerships and extending an existing relationship to continue making the program a national leader in competitive video gaming.  

07/14/2021

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online newsroom Akron Ascent Innovations enters deal with multinational corporation

Akron Ascent Innovations, a startup from UA, has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with a large, multinational technology company, who will look to further develop the technology platfo... 07/9/2021

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