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UA key player in building NE Ohio biomimicry expertise

Art imitates life. So, too, does nature-inspired design, called biomimicry. Learn more when Peter Niewiarowski, an evolutionary biologist at UA, takes part in a panel discussion at the Akron Roundtable...

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Howard Johnson headlining UA JazzFest 2015

One of Ohio's own comes home to perform and share his talents and expertise with UA music students.

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‘Blood Wedding’ combines work of Federico Garcia Lorca and Langston Hughes

The large and diverse cast represents the campus and community.

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UA to host Ohio Latino Education Summit on March 6

Best practices for mentoring and providing opportunities to Ohio’s growing population of Latino students is the focus of the 2015 Latino Education Summit, to be hosted on campus Friday, March 6.

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UA offering free High School Drama Day March 7 for students interested in...

Students will participate in physical, vocal and ensemble exercises and learn about design, technical theatre and career opportunities.

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Nile Project exploring music, cultures, challenges of world's longest river

The international collective of performers from 11 countries within the Nile River basin is coming to E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall March 1-3.

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Design work of students and faculty honored with ADDY Awards

The College of Engineering’s 100th anniversary book, “Engineering Powerful Futures,” earned both a Best of Show and Gold ADDY

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Riddle me this: Why can’t women superheroes be film stars, too?

Women’s Studies lecturer Kara Kvaran will present “Masculinity in Superhero Films” at noon on Wednesday, March 18, in Leigh Hall 414 as part of UA's Rethinking Gender series.

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‘Lifeboat’ tells harrowing true tale at UA Daum Theatre

Two public performances of “Lifeboat” are April 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. in Daum Theatre in Kolbe Hall on the UA campus.

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UA Terpsichore Dance Club presents ‘Spring Into Dance’

The student-orchestrated production showcasing the works of seven student choreographers will be presented April 2-4.

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Art students learning career lessons for this summer and beyond

Sherry Simms created and teaches the new “Boston Mills Experience” course at The at UA's Myers School of Art.

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New work by French choreographer on program for UA Dance Company

The performances will also feature original works choreographed by UA dance faculty.

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Mandatory arrest laws may hurt domestic violence victims

Law designed to protect victims may be backfiring, according to recent research by two sociologists.

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Works by emerging African-American playwrights at UA Sandefur Theatre April...

The regional premiere of “Hands Up: 6 Playwrights, 6 Testaments” is April 10 and 11.

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Mia Gormandy to perform with UA Steel Drum Band

Big-screen "pan cam” will put the audience in the middle of the vibrant sights and sounds of the UA Steel Drum Band during the April 18 concert.

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Young adults can get free tickets from Thomas Hall

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation supports the initiative.

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UA student leader recognized as a 2015 Newman Civic Fellow

Kevin J. Karas, who is graduating in May, is one of six Ohio students to receive the honor.

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UA dance seniors presenting ‘Emerge' as campus farewell

“Emerge: Original Choreographic Explorations by Senior Artists” will feature different styles and approaches to creating dance.

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Amanda Puleo designs a career

The graphic design major, who will soon begin her career at American Greetings, is receiving one of the more than 3,100 degrees that will be awarded this spring.

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Three UA artists are OAC excellence award winners

Painter Matthew Kolodziej, metalsmith and jeweler Sherry Simms and graphic designer and illustrator Dave Szalay will receive the $5,000 awards.

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