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We offer more than 200 in-demand and highly ranked undergraduate majors.

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You'll benefit from our relationships with 7,000 employers and campus partners. Career Services at Akron.

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15 ways we have changed the world

From the establishment of the world’s first rubber chemistry classes in 1909 to the creation of a ground-breaking Ph.D. program in biomimicry, we celebrate 15 ways we have kept our promises and changed the world since our founding 150 years ago.

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Expert predictions for 2021

Ready to leave 2020 behind? We asked some of our faculty experts to offer predictions for how 2021 could unfold.

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A leader in business education for 50+ years

Our business school has received national, and even international, recognition for producing career-ready and connected graduates who go on to become competent and responsible business professionals.

Students dig into UA’s 150-year history through unique courses

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UA distributes nearly $5.3M in scholarships to College of Business Administration students

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