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Researchers go deep to understand antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Biology and geology professor Hazel Barton's findings in ancient cave will provide researchers with a better understanding of the medicines doctors rely upon to combat infection and why, increasingly, they are failing. -
Four-winged dinosaur’s showy feathers reveal mate attraction, daytime activity
UA's Matthew Shawkey and Liliana D'Alba are part of an international research team that continues to make discoveries that are changing what we know about long-extinct species. -
BS/MD Spanish Minor Recognized by BOT
Anthony Dao was nominated by Dr. Dejbord and recognized by the Board of Trustees for his academic excellence as well as for his many accomplishments as undergraduate students at the University of Akron. -
Nearly 3,600 vote for their favorite UA ad
Nearly 3,600 individuals voted for their favorite UA ad, kicking off the "Energy of Innovation" marketing campaign. And the winner is... -
New ad campaign centered on UA's 'Energy of Innovation'
The University has launched a new advertising and marketing campaign that gives the community an inside look at the innovative spirit that drives research, learning and discovery at Akron.
Dr. Bruce Cushing (second from right) and fellow researchers at Beijing Normal University
Research Spotlight: Biology
Biologist Shares Research Discoveries in China
Dr. Bruce Cushing, professor of biology in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is well known in the neuroscience community for his research on the mechanisms that regulate social behavior. Cushing’s expertise led to invitations to participate in two programs in China with other top scientists in behavior and neuroscience from around the world. Learn More







