I want to set a good example for my son, Megan Doonan, undergraduate Marketing major, said when asked why she is in college. Also, as a single mother I need to have the ability to provide a stable future...
Heads Up Productions, a new Akron theater company, is bringing Corpus Christi to First Grace United Church of Christ.Benjamin Rexroad, artistic director of Heads Up Productions, has been at The University...
Members of Liberation in Progress, The University of Akron's feminist group, have had complaints brought against them for alleged sexual harassment during their campus-wide bake sales, where chocolate...
On April 9, the UA Chem-E-Car Design Team won the North Central Regional Chem-E-Car Championship at Michigan Technological University, where UA's Monty Carlo stopped 10.5 inches away from the 67-foot...
As the semester comes to a close and May graduation approaches, it is time for students to think about what they need to do next. Graduating from college is an outstanding milestone! Have you thought about...
On March 21, The University of Akron Students in Free Enterprise team was named regional champion at the annual competition held in Cleveland, Ohio.As regional champions, the team now advances to...
With the recent events at Gallucci Hall, many students are concerned about their safety on campus. As such, we took the time to ask 100 students at The University of Akron how they feel; the results...
Michael Mullally, graduate student at The University of Akron, went from being an intern to an independent contractor.Mullally started his first internship at WTAM1100 Cleveland when he was 19 years old....
If ever you have walked alone at night you know that feeling -- the feeling that someone may be following you, only to look back and see no one there."If ever you have walked alone at night you know that...
We have to imbue a new set of goals for our institution, and the first among them is student success built upon an institution-wide commitment to inclusive excellence, said President Luis Proenza when...
Volunteers are welcome to help Western Reserve Land Conservancy clean up Adam's Run and Haley's Run in Southeast Akron from 9 a.m. to noon April 30.The cleanup, which is being done in cooperation with...
The Career Center on campus is seeking new Peer Advisers to promote the services that are offered to all students and alumni.They are looking for students who have the desire to help others while using...
The Akron Zips softball team (16-11) finished their first home stand of the season by sweeping the St. Francis (PA) Red Flash (7-25) in a Tuesday doubleheader at Lee Jackson Field. The Zips shut...
As Coco Chanel once said, Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.Two University of...
The University of Akron was host to Women in Culture: The Social Evolution of Women last Thursday in the Student Union ballrooms. Sunandini Chopra, director of diversity for Associated Student Government,...
Next time you visit Panera Bread, you might notice the addition of puzzle piece cookies to their selection of baked goods.Panera will be selling these cookies by the dozen and half-dozen during the first...
Graduate Student Government (GSG) will provide 25 free tickets to UA Graduate Students for the Season Opener of the Akron Aeros April 7. Opening Day will feature fireworks as well as $1 beer and soda....
Two victims were held at gun point Wednesday while three armed men stole over $2,700 worth of merchandise from the victims' fifth-floor room in Gallucci Hall."Two victims were held at gun point Wednesday...
On February 23, seven area high schools (Barberton, Roosevelt, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Walsh, Brunswick, Medina and Twinsburg) attended the Confucius Institute's China Day at The University of Akron's...
Kristin Snyder was in second grade she became fascinated with Asian culture after a man from Japan visited her class. She began investigating the exotic cultures of Asian countries early but found her...
When Buddy Valastro comes to town, you expect him to bring cake. Unfortunately for Akron, he didn't bring enough cake to feed all 2,600 people at the Akron Civic Theater."When Buddy Valastro comes to...
Graduate Student Government at The University of Akron is seeking candidates for the offices of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Senator. Each of the Colleges of the University in which graduate...
On Friday, March 4, The University of Akron Army Reserve Officer Training Corps conducted a celebration ceremony, which began at 6 a.m. with a run that included the entire battalion around Akron's campus. ...
Angela Davis, renowned human rights activist and controversial figurehead, spoke at EJ Thomas Hall on Monday night."Angela Davis, renowned human rights activist and controversial figurehead, spoke at...
Sometimes a Bachelor's degree and a 4.0 GPA aren't enough to land a job, especially in this economic climate.To stand out amongst those piles of resumes, experience is vital. That's where the A&S Careers...
The careers of Steve McNees, Daryl Roberts, Brett McKnight and Mike Bardo came to end Friday afternoon after a 13-point loss to Notre Dame."The careers of Steve McNees, Daryl Roberts, Brett McKnight...
The University of Akron is currently home to three Japanese students, two of which appeared on Channel 3 News last week to discuss how recent events are affecting their families back home in Japan.Nozomi...
On Friday afternoon, The No. 15 seeded University of Akron men's basketball team took on the No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second round of the Southwest Regional NCAA Tournament game at the United...
Donor Relations Coordinator Michael Solosky provided a tour of Haven of Rest Ministries, a homeless shelter in Akron, to demonstrate how they help people in need."Donor Relations Coordinator Michael Solosky...
More than 8,600 people are confirmed dead after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan, according to CNN.com."More than 8,600 people are confirmed dead after the March 11 earthquake...
Distinguished lecturer of UA's Rethinking Race: Black, White and Beyond Cornel West spoke at E.J. Thomas on Monday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. to a packed audience."Distinguished lecturer of UA's Rethinking...
As you may know, social media is one of the fastest growing means of connecting with others. Needless to say, it has slowly but surely captured the attention of employers everywhere, becoming one...
Throughout the typical semester, many students may experience sleepless nights while having fun with friends or pulling an all-nighter to study for a test or write a paper; however, this past Friday,...
Alan Canfora, a participant in the anti-Vietnam War student protests on May 4, 1970 at Kent State, will be speaking on the UA campus this week."Alan Canfora, a participant in the anti-Vietnam War student...
New York, NY (Feb. 3) - In six months, aspiring graduate school and business school students willface a vastly different and more difficult GRE® – one that will be about an hour longer than thecurrent...
When students come back for the fall semester, they can expect a few things: broken ground for a new residence hall, an increased green initiative and a few more shrubs around campus."When students...
No matter what racial, ethnic, religious background or sexual orientation you are, there is one common bond that links us all: aging. Aging is the one process that does not discriminate and is inevitable,...
On Tuesday, thousands of Ohioans ventured to the Ohio Statehouse to protest Senate Bill 5, a bill restricting collective bargaining rights for state employees.Collective bargaining is a type of negotiation...
The Ohio Conference of AAUP Chapters has joined a coalition of public employee unions to oppose Senate Bill 5.After two days of testimony last week, the Ohio Senate's Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee...
After a long eighteen days of violence, Egypt's Hosni Mubarak was finally forced to step down. The whole world has been watching the ongoing events in Egypt for over two weeks now, waiting for a miracle...
The 2011 LIFE Awards applications are online now and are open to all current students, faculty, and registered student organizations. The LIFE Awards are held annually to honor members of The University...
On Jan. 25, The University of Akron Army Reserve Officer Training Corp proudly introduced local University Professor Eihab Abousena, who graduated from the University of Cairo in Egypt, to explain some...
After the last final was taken last semester and all the grades were posted, three members of The University of Akron's faculty and one graduate student took time out of their holiday break to take part...
On Friday, Jan. 14, The University of Akron Army Reserve Officer Training Corp welcomed new University of Akron students who are interested in joining the dedicated cadets for the spring semester. "On...
María Zanetta, a Spanish professor from the Modern Language Department at The University of Akron and an artist outside her professorship, has been chosen to design the admission button for First...
The skateboards were designed by students from the Myers School of Art students. Hui-Chu Ying, coordinator of printmaking at The University of Akron, organized the whole function.Each skateboard is different....
The University of Akron Army Reserve Officer Training Corp honored our nation's veterans with afull 24 hours of ceremony including an eternal flame that was lit Nov. 10 and kept burning through theThe...
The concert, held in both the fall and spring semesters, is the main performance for thethe beginning of each semester. The students involved in the performance are required to beThis year's concert showcased...
The University of Akron Army ROTC fired down range at Shrank Hall South with M-16 Rifles Nov.12-16. Military professors taught these future officers how to handle and fire the Army standard issuedThe junior...
If you have lived in Akron for any length of time, you have probably noticed some of the things which make the city unique. The small Highland Square coffee shops, ice-skating at Lock 3 and the old Quaker...
The University of Akron men's basketball team opened regular season play with an 89-41 win overThe Zips began the game on a 22-3 run and held Big Blue to just nine points in the first half of play –The...
Associated Student Government to partner with those who share in the common goal toserve, especially those seeking to serve the student body at The University of Akron. It is forthis reason that we have...
Former University of Akron student Mitchell Frost was sentenced to 30 months in prison for aseries of online criminal offenses committed between August 2006 and March 2007. Frost pled guiltyFrost admitted...
Due to the lack of recognition on campus, the School of Communication (SOC) should be called theAlthough the School is training future professionals to raise public awareness and communicate ideals, itRecently...
With all of the Halloween festivities to participate in this past week, everyone was looking for a little scare.The men of Phi Kappa Tau were excited to provide The University of Akron students and Greek...
This past weekend, The University of Akron Dance Department held their annual student production, Choreographer's Workshop.Every year, the concert plays host to the students' imaginations. Everything from...
Every Friday, The University of Akron Army ROTC conducts a leadership lab as part of their education requirement. These leadership labs are designed to condition future Army leaders in order to prepare...
The Greek community piled into John S. Knight Auditorium in Leigh Hall Friday night for Alpha Gamma Delta's annual philanthropy event, LipJam.LipJam is a lip syncing competition open to all Greek and...
The shots are limited in quantity and cost $15. The shots will be administered at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center Room 246. No insurance plans will be accepted. Students are directed to wear...
EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall was packed Wednesday night as famous author Thomas Friedman gave a lecture on his book Hot, Flat, and Crowded.The event was part of The University of Akron's China Week....
Last Saturday, the Akron Blind Center hosted their Annual White Cane Walk at Grace Park, located on Perkins Street.This was a fundraiser for the Akron Blind Center to heighten awareness for what it is...
Crouse Street was lined with lanterns Saturday evening as hundreds of people from across the state gathered for the first annual ‘Light –UP' Lantern Festival in University Park.Street vendors...
All last week, Chinese culture was put on display by guest speakers as well as the faculty of our own University for China Week.Presentations were given about Chinese gardens, art, language and culture,...
It was the same Wine and Gold Scrimmage that has been a tradition at the University of Akron for years, except there was one thing missing: LeBron James.The normally packed James A. Rhodes Arena only had...
On Saturday before Akron's Homecoming football game, the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted Balloon Pop, one of their biggest philanthropy events of the year.The women walked around selling balloons with...
