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online newsroom,English Pulse of the heartland: Ohio, and why its voices matter, explored by Professor David Giffels in latest book The book recounts Giffels' recent tour of a uniquely diverse state that, from its smokestacks to “stubble-plains,” is in many ways a cross-section and microcosm of the country. He speaks w... 09/2/2020
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online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences Mathematicians forecast COVID-19 spread

Researchers from UA, CWRU, develop a highly accurate forecast tool being used by Cuyahoga County health officials to gauge the Northeast Ohio spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.

08/31/2020
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Press Releases,online newsroom University of Akron and Cleveland State University to explore creating unified law school The innovative partnership would invest in students and the community. 08/27/2020
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Press Releases,online newsroom Law school announced as founding member of Ohio Legal Diversity Consortium The University of Akron School of Law was announced as a founding member of the new Ohio Legal Diversity Consortium , a Thompson Hine LLP sponsored alliance developed to empower diverse law students a... 08/27/2020
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online newsroom Akronauts earn fourth place at 2020 NASA Student Launch Competition

The University of Akron’s student rocket-design team — the Akronauts — placed fourth overall in a condensed version of the 08/26/2020

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online newsroom University of Akron offers new certificate in Law Enforcement Ethics designed to enhance decision-making skills

The University of Akron’s Department of Philosophy has created a new Law Enforcement Ethics Certificate. 

08/25/2020
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online newsroom ‘Keeping the Lamp of Learning Burning’: Docuseries explores the perseverance and excellence in University of Akron’s 150-year history

The docuseries about UA's 150-year history, “Keeping the Lamp of Learning Burning,” was written and produced by UA alumnus Dave Lieberth ‘69, &ls... 08/21/2020

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Press Releases,School of Law,online newsroom Online version of summer prelaw program a success The PLUS Program provides an intense focus on the skills required to succeed in the law school admission process and in law school and in a legal career. 08/18/2020
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online newsroom,College of Business Administration,Accountancy UA Accounting Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship Accounting student Jason Rebholz has been named a recipient of the highly competitive, merit-based $10,000 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholars Program. 08/17/2020
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online newsroom,College of Health Professions Healthcare In Progress program receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathem... 08/17/2020
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