University of Akron News http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/ University of Akron Recent News Headlines UA to help narrow achievement gap http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=cf7272a9-6d06-4d55-9a86-6a33e11af11a Two UA colleges have received a nearly $2 million, five-year grant, Project ACHIEVE, from the U.S. Department of Education to improve the quality of instruction to K-12 English language learners in Northeast Ohio. Mon, 14 May 2012 09:34:00 EDT cf7272a9-6d06-4d55-9a86-6a33e11af11a TubaSummer celebrating 13th anniversary with free concert http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=fac6aa75-2e78-4bcd-8008-0d0aeb903f2d This year's musical extravaganza is planned Sunday, July 22, at 7 p.m., on Buchtel Common. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:58:00 EDT fac6aa75-2e78-4bcd-8008-0d0aeb903f2d The origami art of food http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=806111c2-2a66-4917-a3ff-18f04a3d41cd UA students will learn art of Asian fruit and vegetable carving at the Veggie Art School in Chantilly, Va. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:14:00 EDT 806111c2-2a66-4917-a3ff-18f04a3d41cd Graduates double up on diplomas http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=cac74d1c-3434-45a8-b7d9-53879b7a1f9b Akron Early College High students earn high school and college degrees concurrently. Thu, 03 May 2012 15:00:00 EDT cac74d1c-3434-45a8-b7d9-53879b7a1f9b Student engagement efforts honored with national award http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=ae16bb97-53b6-4647-8506-48ea2b4c841a The national MAP-Works Excellence Award — Off-Campus/Commuter Services, recognized efforts to help students succeed in the classroom and beyond. Thu, 03 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT ae16bb97-53b6-4647-8506-48ea2b4c841a Smartphone app project receives NEA grant http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=cd5ccfb6-34e5-4098-aff9-012af82d87f7 The interactive smartphone application converts videos into unique sound and visual compositions. Wed, 02 May 2012 19:12:00 EDT cd5ccfb6-34e5-4098-aff9-012af82d87f7 Board takes action on tuition, beer at stadium http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=fad3a17f-744c-4ce4-b3cb-7a1aae15e3bf Tuition will increase 3.5 percent starting in the fall, as will the scholarship pool for students. Separately, Board members approved a modification to alcohol policy to allow the sale of beer in the main seating area of InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field. Wed, 02 May 2012 13:03:00 EDT fad3a17f-744c-4ce4-b3cb-7a1aae15e3bf Beer sales approved for University home football games http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=8ad6edcc-efa4-452d-b74f-3e6ba08a0b37 Department of Athletics developed plan to manage alcohol consumption through strict guidelines for concessions and distribution control. Wed, 02 May 2012 12:29:00 EDT 8ad6edcc-efa4-452d-b74f-3e6ba08a0b37 The votes are in — UA is again tops in programming http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=06361800-fab4-4ad7-8869-2f733c4a4ff4 Campus Activities Magazine honors UA for its comprehensive campus programming for students. Wed, 02 May 2012 11:05:00 EDT 06361800-fab4-4ad7-8869-2f733c4a4ff4 Four receive scholarships from UA Buchtel College honorary society http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=6b8c2a46-748d-4f38-a7b7-09fb51e7bb2b Students are from Stow, Hudson, Columbus and Uniontown. Wed, 02 May 2012 10:30:00 EDT 6b8c2a46-748d-4f38-a7b7-09fb51e7bb2b