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online newsroom,College of Nursing,College of Health Professions
UA's graduating nurses celebrated in unique style
More than 100 students drove through a UA parking deck and were met by faculty who presented them with awards, honor cords and a variety of other items to celebrate their graduation while maintaini...
05/7/2020
online newsroom
University of Akron offers emergency grants to students
UA students can now apply for federal funds granted through the CARES Act.
05/6/2020
online newsroom,Mary Schiller Myers School of Art,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Showcase for graduating University of Akron graphic design students goes virtual
‘Augment: 31 Graphic Designers Enhancing Reality’ goes online May 8–29, 2020, giving viewers the opportunity to experience a 3-D virtual gallery.
05/5/2020
Press Releases,School of Law,online newsroom
Akron Law boasts highest first-time pass rate on bar exam among public law schools in Ohio
Akron Law also beat the overall pass rates for both first-time takers and all takers in Ohio.
05/4/2020
School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom
College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering — From rubber to sustainable polymers, leading the field for more than a century
In our sesquicentennial year, UA is hosting a “Celebration of Colleges” to highlight the history and future of our many academic disciplines. In May, we are spotlighting the College of Polymer Science...
05/1/2020
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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom,Department of Polymer Science
Meet Jaelynne King: New Jersey native chooses UA for polymer expertise
Through her research, the UA graduate student has discovered a new interest in polymers as a potential fuel source in energy generation technology.
05/1/2020
online newsroom,ME engineering,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Akron hospitals receive first bulk delivery of 4,200 PPE face shields of more than 45,000 to be distributed in Ohio
The University of Akron, City of Akron and LTA partner to produce and deliver thousands of face shields for local health care and frontline workers responding to COVID-19
04/29/2020
School of Education,online newsroom
Education majors launching online homework help for Akron area students
Cheyenne Oechsle and Matthew Derksen have developed a new initiative, the K-12 Homework Hotline, for Akron area students and their families.
04/29/2020
School of Social Work,online newsroom,College of Health Professions
Graduate student James Ciotola says career in social work is his calling
After earning a degree in engineering, decided on a new career path — one that drew him to UA to earn a master's degree in social work.
04/27/2020
Psychology,online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Meet Amy (Dravecky) Armour: She launched career in psychology after earning degrees at UA
Continuing her education in UA's Graduate School gave her opportunities to participate in research and gain teach experience.
04/22/2020
