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NSF award will yield more polymer research experiences for undergraduates
Dr. Xiong Gong, professor of polymer engineering, has provided research opportunities for students at various academic levels.
06/24/2020
School of Communication,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Z-TV captures ninth Emmy for student work
A few curious UA students wanted to learn more about colorblindness and were awarded an Emmy for their video segment describing the experience and causes behind it.
06/23/2020
online newsroom,ME engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Q&A with Dr. Daniel Raible, who teaches aerospace systems engineering
Raible was the recipient of the University's 2019-20 Outstanding Adjuct Faculty Member Award.
06/17/2020
online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
During a pandemic, UA students created curriculum for the outdoors
Students in the 'All the World's A Classroom' unclass created virtual outdoor curriculum kits.
06/17/2020
online newsroom,Mary Schiller Myers School of Art,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Remote cell phone photography course helping local teens document their lives
UA’s Arts LIFT Program is teaching students to create a photo portfolio and journal that documents their lives and their surroundings in their community and environment during COVID-19 pandemic.
06/12/2020
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I-Corps Q&A: Developing a cuff-less blood pressure monitor
A group of senior biomedical engineering students at The University of Akron participated in the spring 2020 cohort of the program to further research into the development of a cuff-less blood pressur...
06/12/2020
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UA quickly distributes CARES Act funds to students impacted by pandemic
In just a few short weeks, The University of Akron has distributed support to more than 6,000 students through the federally funded Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
06/11/2020
Sociology,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Social exclusion could lead to increase in alcohol use disorder in LGBTQ
A study by UA sociologists examined the largest sample of sexual minority data available to date.
06/11/2020
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University of Akron joins Mid-American Conference esports venture
The University of Akron has joined the Esports Collegiate Conference, which will debut in the 2020-21 academic year.
06/10/2020
Press Releases,School of Law,online newsroom
Akron Law trial team makes historic run at prestigious mock trial tournament
Imokhai Okolo and Andrew Burton dominated the first three rounds of the invitation-only Baylor Law Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition.
06/10/2020
