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online newsroom,Honors College
Varsity Rocket League Team top seed for Eastern Conference playoff
The Zips have had an undefeated record in the Eastern Conference for the regular season this fall.
10/22/2019
UA Adult Focus,online newsroom
This UA student and mom of two is succeeding with the help of Adult Focus
Marisa Peterson is an adult student now on track to earn a degree in engineering in 2023.
10/21/2019
online newsroom,Graduate,College of Business Administration
UA Fulbright Fellow Eka Krisna Santoso finds strength in diversity
Now earning an MBA in the College of Business Administration, Eka Krisna Santoso appreciates the opportunities to learn about different cultures.
10/18/2019
Research,online newsroom
UA Research Foundation launches STRIDE Accelerator for hard technology companies
The five-month pilot program is made possible with funding from Burton D. Morgan Foundation.
10/16/2019
online newsroom,Finance,College of Business Administration
Financial Planning Program ranked 11th in the country
UA’s program is only one of two in Ohio to make the final ranking of the top 48 programs.
10/15/2019
Press Releases,online newsroom
Akron Law to accept GRE scores as an alternative to the LSAT
The University of Akron School of Law will immediately begin accepting GRE scores from applicants as an alternative to the traditional LSAT.
10/9/2019
online newsroom,Couns,College of Health Professions
UA faculty awarded $1.3M grant to improve treatment for users and families affected by opioid use disorder
Project will enhance and expand community-based experiential training with a focus on youth and their families impacted by Opioid Use Disorder and other Substance Use Disorders.
10/2/2019
Press Releases,School of Law,online newsroom
Akron Law student’s IP prowess adds value in biotech internship
Rehan Peerzada's science background and ability to learn new areas of the law very quickly made him a natural choice for the inaugural cohort.
10/1/2019
Summit College,online newsroom
Early College High School achievements underscore strong partnership with UA
Akron Early College High School, on the UA campus, recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for its “overall academic excellence.”
09/30/2019
Research,online newsroom,Department of Polymer Science
Bird feathers inspire research on structural colors
Research inspired by such bird feathers could lead to the production of more vivid colors in such things as cosmetics and wide-angle displays on tablets and televisions.
09/30/2019
