http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/ University of Akron Recent News Headlines http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=17bd1fbe-719e-4740-ae4f-a719895e7eda When 10 engineering graduates receive their diplomas, they did so with less debt burden, thanks to a donor wishing “to promote career success and inspire lifelong meaningful contributions from these emerging leaders." Sun, 12 May 2013 14:00:00 EDT 17bd1fbe-719e-4740-ae4f-a719895e7eda http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=41321aee-0ffa-454d-a499-9aacab6d3139 UA's Trustees approved a new rule governing admissions that uses a uniquely tailored formula to predict first-year college success for students currently in high school. High school students, parents and guidance counselors can use the formula to better plan for the future. Wed, 08 May 2013 13:18:00 EDT 41321aee-0ffa-454d-a499-9aacab6d3139 http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=04990c35-5826-4419-8a06-2bc0f40a9b57 When the Strive Toward Excellence Program celebrates its 25th anniversary Friday evening, many of the "Firestone Fellows" will attend, grateful for the scholarships that enabled them to attend college, graduate, and become civic leaders and successful executives. Thu, 02 May 2013 17:07:00 EDT 04990c35-5826-4419-8a06-2bc0f40a9b57 http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=d6478fad-6f34-440f-b40d-858a36f8996e The Conquer Chiari Research Center at UA — the first of its kind — opens its doors for an open house. Wed, 01 May 2013 08:38:00 EDT d6478fad-6f34-440f-b40d-858a36f8996e http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=c207f99d-8612-4ae2-aabc-b3e468655de0 Almost grounded by a gopher hole, the student-design plane soared in the competition. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:53:00 EDT c207f99d-8612-4ae2-aabc-b3e468655de0 http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=264a626e-3815-437e-b005-b7e585947faa UA alumna Denise Testa oversees operation, management, credit and noncredit enrollment, budget and community engagement of the center. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:07:00 EDT 264a626e-3815-437e-b005-b7e585947faa http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=ec9fd559-e4af-487f-a9cc-2ea5f5c9612d Akron researchers answer an age-old question, the implications of which will speed the development of a synthetic adhesive that sticks when wet. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:56:00 EDT ec9fd559-e4af-487f-a9cc-2ea5f5c9612d http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=8233a12d-f154-4c2d-94f3-256d325d886c As part of the University of Akron’s "Express to Success" program, relevant class material learned through life experiences (in the military and workplace, or through Advanced Placement classes and online courses) can easily translate into college credits. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:40:00 EDT 8233a12d-f154-4c2d-94f3-256d325d886c http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=17644a12-9059-4596-b7aa-6a4ba558320d We've captured some of the most creative, poetic and original prose used by reporters to describe our beloved Zips. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:11:00 EDT 17644a12-9059-4596-b7aa-6a4ba558320d http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=af80fcbe-0427-45bc-852a-0746773a0a33 Two University of Akron startup companies receive 2013 NorTech Innovation Awards. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:11:00 EDT af80fcbe-0427-45bc-852a-0746773a0a33