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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.

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Elite cybersecurity designation

In being named a Ohio Cyber Range Institute Regional Programming Center, UA will use its expertise to offer educational and operational support to students, businesses and governments in the fight against digital threats.

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UA professor pens first biography of 1930s communist Michael Gold

Akron Law students win Ohio AG's Public Service Mock Trial Competition

University of Akron’s polymer school awarded $1.25M as part of Air Force Research contract

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