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Online instruction now extended one additional week at start of spring term
Online instruction will now extend through the second week of the spring semester in an effort to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff.
12/18/2020
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Bliss Institute,Biology
Ready to leave 2020 behind? Here’s what UA experts predict for 2021
We are so ready to say goodbye to 2020. But what is ahead for us in the new year? We once again asked several University of Akron experts to share their predictions for 2021. As usual, they had a lot ...
12/18/2020
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150 years of making the world a better place
As part of our 150th anniversary, we compiled a list of 15 ways in which UA has positively shaped the state, country and world.
12/18/2020
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University waives full-time enrollment and GPA requirements for University-awarded scholarships
UA has waived the full-time enrollment and GPA requirements for University-awarded scholarships for fall 2020.
12/17/2020
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Students dig into UA’s 150-year history through unique courses
The University of Akron’s rich 150-year history was recently explored by students in two unique courses that explored the experiences of Zips from the past.
12/17/2020
CBA Home Page,online newsroom,College of Business Administration
UA alumnus painting unveiled by College of Business Administration for Professional Development Center
As a way to both celebrate UA's 150th Anniversary and to give back to the CBA, Dean Susan Hanlon and her husband Bill Hanlon graciously donated a beautiful piece of art from Akron artist and UA gra...
12/14/2020
School of Nutrition/Dietetics,online newsroom,College of Health Professions
Q&A with Dr. Christin Seher, co-director of [EX]L Center and associate professor of practice
Dr. Christin Seher's commitment to service-learning and community-engaged teaching, research and service is seen in her work with UA's [EX]L Center and in her work with students in the School of Nutri...
12/10/2020
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Credit/No Credit option to be offered beginning Dec. 16
Beginning Dec. 16, students will be able to submit an electronic change-of-grading-basis form for each course where a change to CR/NC is desired. Here are the details.
12/9/2020
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University of Akron building student cloud skills with the Microsoft Learn for Educators program
The University of Akron is offering students a unique opportunity to learn about new technology in cloud-based software management through its participation in the Microsoft Learn for Educators pro...
12/9/2020
CBA Home Page,online newsroom,College of Business Administration
UA distributes nearly $5.3M in scholarships to College of Business Administration students
The University of Akron distributes nearly $5.3m in scholarships to College of Business Administration students.
12/4/2020