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BCAS' College Overnight Readiness Experience (CORE) immerses high school students in college life before their first semester, building the confidence, connections and skills needed to succeed.
07/20/2026
University of Akron geology students spent five weeks in South Dakota and Wyoming gaining hands-on experience in geologic mapping, field observation and structural interpretation during the departm...
07/13/2026
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
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
Akron Public Schools (APS) announced on May 11, 2026, the expansion of its long-running partnership with The University of Akron (UA), naming the institution as a sister university to North High Sc...
05/12/2026
BCAS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Peter Q. Pfordresher as dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. The College also announces several colleagues who will ...
05/7/2026
The University of Akron (UA) announces the appointment of Dr. Peter Q. Pfordresher to serve as dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences.
05/5/2026
BCAS recognized 11 award winners across nine categories at the April 30, 2026 Spring Awards Luncheon, celebrating excellence in teaching, research, service and mentorship.
05/5/2026
Two BCAS students lead a growing, interdisciplinary Climate Symposium that connects classroom learning to real-world action.
04/22/2026
The Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences (BCAS) hosted its fourth annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity on April 14 — a showcase of the diverse and exceptional research ...
04/16/2026