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Crowd-sourcing in research: Wildlife diseases challenge grant
Experiment.com invited UA biology professor to particpate in its grant challenge addressing wildlife diseases. -
New Akron Law program allows students to get political science and law degrees in six years
New 3+3 B.A./J.D. Program offered with the Department of Political Science. -
Latest Myers School of Art exhibition is ‘Within Reach’
The Emily Davis Gallery exhibit opens Aug. 29 and continues through Sept. 23. -
‘Star Wars’ universe offers lessons to UA students
In “The Films of Star Wars” summer class, students are learning about subjects ranging from religion and politics to marketing, filmmaking and good storytelling. -
UA professor and students bring ‘Voices of Vietnam’ to life
With a grant awarded by the Fulbright Specialist Program, Dr. Patrick Chura spent five weeks teaching and learning in Vietnam.
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Research Spotlight: Sociology
Sobriety, spirituality linked for teens in treatment
Increased spirituality in teens undergoing substance abuse treatment is associated with greater likelihood of abstinence (as measured by toxicology screens), increased positive social behaviors and reduced narcissism, according to a study by Matthew Lee from The University of Akron and researchers from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Baylor University. Learn More
Student Spotlight
Summer study abroad trip to Japan
Students from UA's Modern Language Department, lead by senior lecturer Yuki Fujiwara Sigler, are participating in the department's first study abroad trip to Japan.
The 14-day trip, kicked off May 23, offered the 14 students an opportunity to experience and immerse themselves in Japanese culture by solving real world tasks along with historical place visitation and cultural experience. Places visited include Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka, Tokyo, and many more.