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Recent News About The University of Akron
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The University of Akron Garretson Named NCAA Elite 90 Winner for Men's Track and Field
University of Akron redshirt sophomore pole vaulter Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) is the recipient of the Elite 90 award for the 2023 NCAA Division Men's Track and Field Indoor Championship
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The University of Akron Garretson Earns Second-Team All-America Honors at NCAA Track and Field Championships
University of Akron track and field redshirt sophomore pole vaulter Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) garnered Second-Team All-America accolades on the strength of a 12th-place showing (18-1/5.51m) at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted by the University of New Mexico on Friday, March 10
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The University of Akron 2023 MAC Champions! Zips Swim and Dive Wins Ninth Crown in 10 Years
The University of Akron swimming and diving program claimed its ninth Mid-American Conference Championship in 10 years as the Zips scored 778.5 points en route to secure the title
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The University of Akron Strong Performance Culminate Akron's Efforts at MAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
The University of Akron track and field team culminated its efforts at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Bowling Green on Saturday, Feb. 25 pulling in five MAC titles and five runner-up performances
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The University of Akron researcher receives prestigious award for outstanding research
Dr. Junpeng Wang, assistant professor of polymer science at The University of Akron (UA) has been named a 2023 Sloan Research Fellow in chemistry for demonstrating his innovative and impactful research early in his career
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The University of Akron Edged by Kent State, 57-55
In a rivalry showdown that went down to the wire, Kent State escaped with a 57-55 decision past the University of Akron Women's Basketball team on Wednesday evening at James A. Rhodes Arena
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The University of Akron Football Adds Eight to 2023 Signing Class
The University of Akron football program, under the leadership of second-year head coach Joe Moorhead, has added eight members on Wednesday, Feb. 1, to complete its 24-member signing class for 2023
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The University of Akron Black History Month
Black History Month, at The University of Akron
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The University of Akron Zips Stay Perfect at The JAR, Freeman Records Career High
The Akron Zips remain the hottest team in the Mid-American Conference after downing the Ohio Bobcats 83-77 behind a career performance by junior forward Enrique Freeman (Cleveland, Ohio) on Saturday afternoon at James A. Rhodes Arena
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The University of Akron Overwhelms Central Michigan, 80-65, fueled by Second-Half Comeback
The University of Akron women's basketball team overcame a 13-point first quarter deficit and closed the contest with a fury, racing past Central Michigan, 80-65, for a comeback Mid-American Conference win on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at James A. Rhodes Arena.
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The University of Akron Earns Second Road Win at Central Michigan
Another suffocating defensive performance by Akron resulted in a second straight road win as the Zips defeated Central Michigan 69-51 at McGuirk Arena on Tuesday night
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The University of Akron Garretson Named MAC Men's Field Athlete of the Week
University of Akron track and field sophomore Hunter Garretson (Newcomerstown, Ohio) was honored by the Mid-American Conference as its Men's Field Athlete of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday, Jan. 18
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The University of Akron Names Tim Donnelly Interim Head Baseball Coach
The University of Akron Department of Athletics has named Tim Donnelly as Interim Head Baseball Coach, Director of Athletics Charles Guthrie announced Tuesday
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The University of Akron Zips Turn in Impressive Fall Semester in the Classroom
Student-athletes at the University of Akron combined to achieve a department-wide grade point average of 3.025 in the fall 2022 semester
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University of Akron's Bass Named MAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week
University of Akron women's basketball sophomore F Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) was honored by the Mid-American Conference as its Women's Basketball Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday
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The University of Akron Timothy Meyers named executive director of School of Nursing and associate dean of College of Health and Human Sciences
After a national search, The University of Akron (UA) has selected Timothy Meyers, Ph.D., as associate dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, executive director of the School of Nursing and professor of instruction in the School of Nursing
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The University of Akron nursing students learn compassionate care at Akron's Grace House
The School of Nursing at The University of Akron (UA) believes that nurses are the backbone of today’s health care system
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The University of Akron The Opportunistic Williams Honors Scholar: Shareef Awadallah
When it comes to taking advantage of opportunities, University of Akron (UA) student Shareef Awadallah knows how to get it done. The sophomore international business major is already working an internship with a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Akron, and he’s involved in several organizations on campus, including UA Ambassadors, the College of Business Dean’s Team and the Zips Recruiting Club
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Daniel Friesner named dean of College of Health and Human Sciences at University of Akron
After a national search, The University of Akron (UA) has selected Daniel Friesner, Ph.D., as dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences. He will begin his role effective June 30, 2023, pending approval by the UA Board of Trustees