Few will understand what it’s like writing their will at 19 years old.
However, for the veterans who attend UA as students, it was or still is a part of their reality. Being surrounded by people who...
Katelyn Freil
When a veteran comes to The University of Akron, many of them hope to get class credits for skills they have gained while in the service. To do so, the application for credit must go through...
Katelyn Freil
The University of Akron has taken becoming veteran-friendly one step further.
UA recently became the newest chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA), a program that connects veteran...
Katelyn Freil
When Victoria Barrientos came to The University of Akron from Fort Bragg, N.C., she had no previous experience with college life.
“I only knew one person in the whole state, much less...
Written by: Christian Turner
UA veterans and students are building hope for homeless veterans in Summit County with the Valor Home.
According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, there are...
By: Christian Turner
Veterans at The University of Akron are seeking a veteran therapist to be brought to campus.
“Having one of our own around might help veterans open up about certain issues,”...
Every year the UA Greeks participate in an event called Greek Week which not only creates a unity among the diverse chapters but helps raise money for a good cause. This year the money raised by the event went to the Adopt-a- Platoon efforts where the Greek community committed to adopting a platoon in Iraq or Afghanistan. The adopted platoon will receive care packages every month for a year from the items and money raised by the participating National Pan-Hellenic Council, Pan-Hellenic Council, and the Inter-fraternal Council chapters.
