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The University of Akron

The World Needs More Yes.

Want to launch a rocket into outer space? Intern at the Cleveland Browns? Become the first lawyer in your family? Whatever you want to make happen, we have these three little letters for you: YES.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

If you want to be somebody, be somebody.

From engineering at Goodyear to nursing in the NICU, graphic design to geology, or even science with a side of fashion, you’ve got the green light to explore any passion here—and the ones you haven’t even discovered yet.

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Life on Campus

YES, YOU BELONG.

Over 300 clubs and 15,000 Zips zipping around. Everywhere you look, there’s an opportunity to do something incredible. 

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Affordable value

Can college actually be worth it?

You already know the answer. 94% of our undergraduates receive some sort of financial aid—and with generous scholarships and aid offers, we make saying yes to Akron entirely within reach.

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JOB MARKET READ

Yes, you can land a job before you graduate. 

The job market is competitive, but opportunities are out there for students who start early and stay intentional. With the right strategy, experience, and support, you can position yourself to secure a role before graduation.

What are Zips up to?

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UA innovation in heart valve and other implants supported by American Heart Association, NSF grants

The American Heart Association (AHA) has awarded Dr. Hossein Ravanbakhsh, a University of Akron assistant professor of biomedical engineering, a research grant to develop next-generation heart valve implants.

the most important yes

is the one you give yourself.

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