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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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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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