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online newsroom,Biology Renna receives NIH grant to map neural pathways in the retina

Dr. Jordan Renna, professor and chair of the Department of Biology, and his student research team have received a three-year, $425,000 R15 Academic Research Enhancement Award from the National Eye ... 10/7/2026

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online newsroom Zips take on regional, national leadership roles in Greek organizations

Three University of Akron students involved in UA’s Greek organizations are serving in national and regional roles this academic year.

10/2/2026

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online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science What’s possible when research crosses borders

Meet six mechanical engineering students at different points in their academic journeys — from doctoral candidates to undergraduates — who this summer stepped into research laboratories... 09/24/2026

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online newsroom The University of Akron achieves consecutive enrollment growth for first time since fall 2011

UA enrollment increase defies demographic trends, driven by strong student retention and significant gains in high-demand academic programs.

09/23/2026

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online newsroom UA receives award for support of employees in U.S. Reserve and National Guard

University of Akron (UA) President R.J. Nemer accepted on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Seven Seals Award.

09/10/2026

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online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science Liu receives $450,000 NSF award to advance understanding of charged molecules

The collaborative project will use advanced characterization techniques to better understand the molecular interactions that shape the behavior of complex charged macromolecular solutions.

09/10/2026

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online newsroom UA’s Arts LIFT program unites Akron high school students, artists and skate culture

University of Akron (UA) faculty and student artists worked with Akron Public Schools students to transform blank skateboard decks into original works of art through UA's Arts LIFT, a community-eng... 08/13/2026

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online newsroom UA continues to support student success through AKRON ALL-IN Book Bundle program

Students at The University of Akron (UA) are continuing to benefit from the AKRON ALL-IN Book Bundle.

08/10/2026

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online newsroom James appointed to UA Board of Trustees

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Dr. David W. James, the former Akron Public Schools superintendent, to serve as a member of the University of Akron (... 08/7/2026

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online newsroom,College of Business Administration College of Business earns business innovation education award

UA's College of Business has received a 2026 Innovation in Business Education Award for its Experience Guarantee professional development program from the Mid-American Business Deans Association (M... 08/3/2026

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