Success Story
President’s Medal Recipient
Educator, pioneering scientist and visionary Owen Lovejoy receives the highest Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University honor.
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Golden Flashes Clinch Title and No. 1 Seed in MAC Tournament
For the second straight year, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University baseball team has been crowned the outright Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season champions, a feat now accomplished 14 times in program history. The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Golden Flashes clinched the title and the No. 1 seed at the MAC Tournamen…
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The New Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ ARTshop is Serious Business
The new ARTshop serves as an entrepreneurial laboratory for School of Art students to display and to learn about promoting their artwork.
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Finishes Second at Regionals, Moves on to National Championship
The No. 12 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University men’s golf team has booked its ticket to the 2017 NCAA National Championship with a second-place finish at the Washington Regional at 3-over par 855 (287-282-286). The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Golden Flashes were among the leaders throughout the weekend and led the par-71 regio…
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Next Generation Learning Community Supports College and Career Academy for Akron Students
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is offering special expertise and resources to high school students attending Akron Public Schools to include immersive opportunities with the university’s fashion, arts and architecture programs. The announcement was made May 16 as Akron Public Schools was named a Ford Next…
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Wins Third Game of Day to Capture Its Third MAC Tournament Crown
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University senior Ronnie Ladines tossed a three-hitter and hit a two-run homer in the first inning to lead No. 4 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ past No. 2 Ohio, 3-0, in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Championship game. The performance by Ladines capped a sensational week in which she earne…
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Makes First Team Appearance in NCAA National Women’s Golf Championship Since 2010
The No. 15 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University women’s golf team has qualified for the 2017 NCAA National Championship after finishing the NCAA Lubbock Regional in sixth place at 11-over par 875 (305-287-283). Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ entered the day tied with No. 2 UCLA in sixth place but held its ground and fought off a t…
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University Celebrates Its Newest Graduates, Holds First University-Wide Commencement Ceremony
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University celebrated its newest graduates at its Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies. In total, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ were conferred 5,636 degrees, including 992 associate degrees, 3,319 bachelor’s degrees, 1,139 master’s degrees, 181 doctoral degrees and five educational specialist degrees. …
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Students to Take a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun
University Libraries will provide opportunities for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students to shake off stress during finals week. University Libraries will hold its semiannual Stress-Free Zone on Monday, May 8, and Tuesday, May 9, from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of University Library…
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Several Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Men’s Golf Players and Coach Receive MAC Honors
The No. 12 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University men’s golf team won its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship on April 30 at the Virtues Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio. The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Golden Flashes finished the four-round tournament with a score of 3-under par 1,149 (287-288-285-289), breaking its own fou…
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