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06/06/2013

Loyal alumna, decorated Army officer Lori Sigrist retires

Sigrist '90 celebrates an exemplary 23-year military career

04/24/2013

Actress and alumna Yvette Nicole Brown '94 visited campus

Brown, who plays Shirley on the NBC comedy Community and a former member of ZTV and WZIP, made a stop at UA to speak with current students about giving back, helping others, driving one's own future and pursuing dreams.

04/22/2013

Dr. Amol Soin '98 was named to the Ohio State Medical Board by Gov. John Kasich, effective April 17

Soin, who owns the Ohio Pain Clinic, is an inventor of medical devices and a member of the DBJ 40 under 40 hall of fame.

04/17/2013

Steve Strickling '90, '96, is Mansfield’s new fire chief

With over 25 years of service, Strickling is Mansfield’s new fire chief. He was sworn in Tuesday, April 16 by Mayor Tim Theaker.

04/12/2013

Alumna Denise Testa '93 '97 is the new director of UA’s Medina County University Center

Testa joined UA six years ago as associate director for student services at MCUC. Prior to that, she worked at Kent State Tuscarawas and UA’s Office of Admissions.

The Generosity of Alumni and Friends

06/12/2013

Richard and Joanne Grigg demonstrate commitment to UA engineering students

05/23/2013

UA honors 7 at Alumni and Friends Gala

05/13/2013

Dean’s office named to honor Edward G. Elias ’51

04/04/2013

Alumni, development offices to unite, relocate to InfoCision Stadium

03/25/2013

For Bruce and Peggy Gelin, giving is a family tradition

Other Headlines

05/17/2013

UA honors seven at Alumni and Friends Gala
More than 300 people attended the May 16 event to recognize the personal and professional accomplishments of individuals who actively support student success.

04/21/2013

Donation of wetlands to UA honored with national award
The Environmental Law Institute is honoring Steve and Jerry Panzner for their gift of 104 acres of restored wetlands to The University of Akron for use as a living laboratory.

04/01/2013

Ellis Island psychological tests for immigrants on display at UA
These one-of-a-kind artifacts were on loan from UA since the museum opened in 1990.

03/21/2013

Jumpstart on engineering a career
Summer camps hosted at UA introduce girls to the world of engineering.

03/21/2013

McClain Gallery begins a 'journey'
Founding members of the Dr. Shirla R. McClain Gallery of Akron's Black History and Culture will be honored during a reception on March 22.

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