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online newsroom,College of Business Administration UA’s MBA programs recognized in The Princeton Review rankings

For the second consecutive year, the University of Akron's College of Business online MBA program is ranked No. 41 in the U.S., according to The Princeton Review’s recent announcement of the ... 07/24/2026

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online newsroom Ridgway appointed to Student Trustee position

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Carter D. Ridgway '26, a second-year student in the University's School of Law, to serve as a Student Trustee to the University... 07/22/2026

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online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science Unprecedented Northeast Ohio partnership chosen for NSF Engine award, providing up to $160M to propel regional manufacturing innovation, technology and jobs

A coalition of private industry, philanthropic institutions, higher education including The University of Akron, economic development partners, nonprofit and government selected for transformative ... 07/15/2026

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online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Art - Myers UA graphic design student earns silver award in national competition

Quinn Smith, a University of Akron senior graphic design major, has earned a national honor from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) for a class project he completed in the Myers School of Ar... 06/26/2026

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online newsroom,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences,Biology A Classroom Without Boundaries: From Akron to Alaska

University of Akron students traded the traditional classroom for Alaska, where immersive learning, new perspectives and unforgettable experiences changed the way they see science, culture and each... 06/26/2026

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online newsroom,College of Health Professions Nursing students who missed Commencement due to health emergency receive diplomas in special ceremony

Three UA graduates who missed the University’s Commencement festivities in May due to a medical emergency received their diplomas in a recent special ceremony on Tuesday, June 23.

06/25/2026

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School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering,online newsroom,College of Engineering and Polymer Science Three UA faculty recognized for global scholarship with Fulbright awards

Three UA faculty members have each earned a Fulbright research award for the 2026-27 academic year.

06/23/2026

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online newsroom ‘I feel so ready:' How Gavin Puhala is building his future in medicine

As an undergraduate at UA, Gavin Puhala is already gaining experiences many students won’t encounter for years — conducting research in a medical university laboratory and stepping earl... 06/15/2026

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online newsroom How UA helped Sophia Swain find confidence, purpose and her voice in nursing

Through moments of doubt and discovery, Sophia Swain’s journey shows how mentorship can shape not just a career — but a future.

06/10/2026

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online newsroom Zippy creator passes away

Joseph “Joe” Dick ’56 created the first drawing of The University of Akron mascot Zippy while he was a UA student. 

06/2/2026

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