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Medicare reform talk is Nov. 27 at UA

Expert Thomas R. Saving, who has served in two presidential administrations, will share his research.

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For this UA student, hard work pays off

Michael Martin is a first-generation, adult student who has overcome many obstacles to earn the education that will help him reach his career goals.

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Promising novelist hones his craft at UA

Christopher Drabick says his Akron Experience has helped become a better writer as he pursues a career as a novelist.

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Christian Turner: Military service opens doors; provides a mission

Christian Turner is one of three student-veterans chosen to speak on behalf of the Fall 2012 Class at upcoming commencement ceremonies. She will be the student responder at the 7 p.m. ceremony on Dec. 14.

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Happy Birthday, WZIP!

UA's award-winning radio station and student training ground turns 50.

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Four researchers inducted into National Academy of Inventors

The four -- Stephen Z. D. Cheng, Alan N. Gent, Joseph P. Kennedy and George R. Newkome -- hold a combined 144 U.S.-issued patents.

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UA experts offer predictions for 2013

From that pesky fiscal cliff to new food trends, economic forecasts, Supreme Court decisions and more options for energy efficiency, our campus experts make a wide range of predictions for what lies...

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Kennedy Center Theatre Festival selects UA production

"The Bacchae 2012" is one of only six full-length plays chosen for performance during the KCACTF Region 2 festival at Towson University in Maryland.

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'Snow Maiden' warming Akron in January

UA's Dance Institute will present “The Snow Maiden” at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.

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The Battle Isn't Over …

The November elections are over, and now UA's “National Battleground” course will focus on political agendas.

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Final auditions are March 9 for 'Tuning In'

New musical will feature actors, singers and dancers from the UA campus and the community.

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Akron Art Museum chief curating UA juried exhibition

The 2013 Juried Student Exhibition at the Myers School of Art will feature more than 50 works.

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Graduate student endeavors to answer a whale of a question

Leptin is the "fat hormone" that tells the brain when to stop eating. Whales have the hormone too, so why doesn't it work?

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French farcical comedy opens this month at UA

Performances are scheduled Feb. 28, March 1-2, and March 7-9 at 8 p.m. and March 3 at 2 p.m.

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Target: Cancer

A new microscopy technique developed right here at The University of Akron could be key to improving cancer treatments with targeted therapeutic drugs.

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Actor John Lithgow speaking April 18 at The University of Akron

The award-winning actor and one-time Akronite will offer touching and humorous reflections on story telling as the tie that binds humanity.

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April 6 concert by UA Steel Drum Band featuring Caribbean calypso

A big-screen "pan cam" will put the audience in the middle of the vibrant sights and sounds created by the musicians.

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Jazz pianist Joe Augustine serenading for UA Dance Institute benefit

"Moonlight Serenade" is the theme for Pointe to the Future 2013, a benefit on Saturday, March 23, at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.

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Psychology Colloquium Series will address self-betterment and more

E. Scott Geller leads off the series with a discussion of "Bringing the Best Out of Yourself and Others" on March 14.

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Student gains wide-angle view of the world and her art

How do you combine a love of learning, travel and photography? Sophomore honors student and future fashion photographer Melissa Kreider did it through a study abroad experience in Florence, Italy.

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