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Honors College,Economics,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
No longer a spectator: PPE graduate ready to play key role on global stage
As part of The University of Akron’s sesquicentennial celebration — honoring 150 years of our people, place and promises — we are hosting a “Celebration of Academic Excellence” to highlight the histor...
10/20/2020
online newsroom,Chemistry,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Solar-powered professor: Dr. David Modarelli wins Passion Award, sheds light on chemistry education
As part of our sesquicentennial celebration — honoring 150 years of our people, place and promises — we are hosting a “Celebration of Academic Excellence” to highlight the history and future of our ma...
10/20/2020
online newsroom,Inclusive Excellence
Diversity Dialogue Series to focus on role of diversity and inclusion professionals
During a virtual discussion on Oct. 22 at 3 p.m., campus and local community leaders will focus on the important role of diversity and inclusion professionals in our current climate and possible solut...
10/20/2020
online newsroom
New program offers career guidance to students with disabilities
College2Careers, in partnership with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, is designed to help students with varying disabilities prepare and polish these skills before beginning an active job ...
10/19/2020
online newsroom,Marketing,College of Business Administration
Political posts causing social media fatigue for many Americans
A new study by a University of Akron faculty member shows that too much unwanted brand and political content may drive Facebook users away.
10/16/2020
online newsroom
Lt. Col. Chad V. Maynard selected as commander of University of Akron’s Army ROTC program
Lt. Col. Chad V. Maynard has joined The University of Akron as commander of UA’s Army Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC) pr...
10/16/2020
online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
The ‘nucleus of the University’ — UA’s oldest and largest college celebrates 150 years
As part of The University of Akron’s sesquicentennial celebration — honoring 150 years of our people, place and promises — we are hosting a “Celebration of Academic Excellence” to highlight the histor...
10/15/2020
online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,Civil engineering
Q&A with Dr. Teresa J. Cutright, professor of civil engineering
Dr. Teresa J. Cutright, a civil engineering professor who has been named to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's Scientific Advisory Council, says the opportunity will enable her to represent UA while wo...
10/15/2020
online newsroom,College of Health Professions
University of Akron receives designation as Regional Programming Center by Ohio Cyber Range Institute
The University of Akron was designated as an Ohio Cyber Range Institute Regional Programming Center (OCRI-RPC) during a designation ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
10/15/2020
online newsroom,Biology
Breath of fresh air: UA Field Station offers in-person and virtual field experiences
In the midst of the pandemic, one of the best things you can do is get outside and take a breath of fresh air — or, at least, immerse yourself in the greenest wilds of cyberspace.
10/12/2020
