UA in the News

Every day, stories about UA's excellence in teaching, research and service appear in TV broadcasts, blog posts and newspapers. Here are some of the most recent stories.

From walk-on to champion: UA’s Alex McCune finds his niche
Akron Beacon Journal, May 22
The sophomore decathlete is profiled.

UA Polymer Chief Details Future Focus
AkronNewsNow.com, May 20
Stephen Cheng, dean of the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, was interviewed on the occasion of the college’s 25th anniversary.

At the center of the mind
Akron Beacon Journal, May 17
An editorial on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders praises UA’s Center for the History of Psychology and its executive director, David Baker.

UA students in field at NASA robotics competition
Akron Beacon Journal, May 17
Several engineering students and their adviser, Tom Hartley, were featured on their May 20-24 participation in NASA's fourth annual Lunabotics Mining Competition at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. More coverage: Nordonia Hills News-Leader.

Coaching, Off the Field
Inside Higher Ed, May 14
Jim Tressel’s first year as vice president for student engagement at UA is the focus of a feature story.

Akron wins third MAC title in a row to become first program to do so since ’99
NCAA.com, May 11
The Zips men's track and field team won the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championship while the women's team finished second. More coverage: Akron Beacon Journal.

Student will engineer his future thanks to mystery donor
Medina Gazette, May 11
Engineering graduate Peter Fetzer was one of 10 students to receive a $10,000 award from an anonymous donor. More coverage: Cleveland Plain Dealer.