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online newsroom Free virtual business analytics conference explores artificial intelligence Conference hosted by the Center for Information Technologies and Analytics (CITA). 07/8/2021
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Intellectual Property news,Press Releases,online newsroom Changing the cycle: Start-up company led by UA alumna aims to destigmatize menstruation and end period poverty UA alumnus Savannah Daniels is the brain behind a new, game-changing menstrual product called Courtesy Cups. 07/7/2021
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CBA Home Page,online newsroom,College of Business Administration Increasing pay for teachers is the most cost-effective way to reduce the inequality of opportunity in public schools A simple one percent increase makes a difference. 06/30/2021
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online newsroom LeBron’s kids visit UA campus for the ZIPS I Promise Summer Experience UA welcomed students to campus June 14-18 for the ZIPS I Promise Summer Experience. 06/24/2021
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online newsroom Juneteenth declared a federal holiday – UA to celebrate the holiday June 18

With Juneteenth now recognized as a federal and state holiday, most UA offices will be closed Friday, June 18, since June 19 is Saturday.

06/17/2021
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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom The "sticky business" of conserving old paintings

The University of Akron joins New York University to produce improved lining adhesives for canvas paintings in a new research project supported by the Getty Foundation through its Conserving Canvas... 06/17/2021

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online newsroom UARF's I-Corps Program recognized with national award for Exemplary Practice in Technology Commercialization

The University of Akron Research Foundation’s I-Corps program received the Exemplary Practice in Technology Commercialization Award at the Deshpande Symposium on June 11.

06/11/2021
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online newsroom,Inclusive Excellence Juneteenth: A brief history and an invitation to this year's celebration A brief history of Juneteenth from Dr. Sheldon B. Wrice, our vice president for inclusion & equity, and an inviation from him to join the Juneteenth celebration in Akron on June 19. 06/8/2021
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online newsroom Firestone CLC grad and aspiring educator earns Harrington Scholarship

Sarah Harris, a recent graduate of Firestone Community Learning Center, has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Harrington Scholarship at The University of Akron, which provides full tuition... 06/7/2021

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online newsroom Drew Ippoliti appointed Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador

Drew Ippoliti, assistant professor of instruction in UA’s Myers School of Art, has been appointed to serve as a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador.

06/2/2021
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