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The new ARTshop is open for business in the º£½ÇÔ­´´ Center for the Visual Arts.

The New º£½ÇÔ­´´ 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.

Tags: School of Art , College of the Arts , Student Success , Success Story , Arts & Culture

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º£½ÇÔ­´´ associate head coach Jon Mills (left) and sophomore Gisli Sveinbergsson (right) both give a thumbs-up after a strong hole. The º£½ÇÔ­´´ men’s golf team finished second at the NCAA Washington Regional and advances to the NCAA Championship.

º£½ÇÔ­´´ Finishes Second at Regionals, Moves on to National Championship

The No. 12 º£½ÇÔ­´´ 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 º£½ÇÔ­´´ Golden Flashes were among the leaders throughout the weekend and led the par-71 regio…

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A student in º£½ÇÔ­´´â€™s Fashion School works on a project in a design classroom.

Next Generation Learning Community Supports College and Career Academy for Akron Students

º£½ÇÔ­´´ 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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The º£½ÇÔ­´´ softball team celebrates on the field following its 3-0 victory over Ohio to win the 2017 MAC Softball Tournament Championship.

º£½ÇÔ­´´ Wins Third Game of Day to Capture Its Third MAC Tournament Crown

º£½ÇÔ­´´ senior Ronnie Ladines tossed a three-hitter and hit a two-run homer in the first inning to lead No. 4 º£½ÇÔ­´´ 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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The º£½ÇÔ­´´ women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship.

º£½ÇÔ­´´ Makes First Team Appearance in NCAA National Women’s Golf Championship Since 2010

The No. 15 º£½ÇÔ­´´ 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). º£½ÇÔ­´´ entered the day tied with No. 2 UCLA in sixth place but held its ground and fought off a t…

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A new º£½ÇÔ­´´ graduate responds to the introduction of speaker Octavia Spencer during the One University Commencement Ceremony in Dix Stadium.

University Celebrates Its Newest Graduates, Holds First University-Wide Commencement Ceremony

º£½ÇÔ­´´ celebrated its newest graduates at its Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies. In total, º£½ÇÔ­´´ 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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º£½ÇÔ­´´ students enjoy a study break by petting a Bernese mountain dog during the Stress-Free Zone in the library.

Students to Take a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun

University Libraries will provide opportunities for º£½ÇÔ­´´ 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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The º£½ÇÔ­´´ men’s golf team poses for a group picture after winning its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship. The team placed second at Regionals and now advances to the NCAA Championship.

Several º£½ÇÔ­´´ Men’s Golf Players and Coach Receive MAC Honors

The No. 12 º£½ÇÔ­´´ men’s golf team won its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship on April 30 at the Virtues Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio. The º£½ÇÔ­´´ 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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A student stands vigil on the spot where one of four students was shot on May 4, 1970.

University Commemorates May 4, 1970, Tragedy

º£½ÇÔ­´´ held its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and …

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The º£½ÇÔ­´´ women’s golf team smiles after winning its 19th straight MAC Women’s Golf Championship. The team has advanced to the NCAA Championship for the first time since 2010.

MAC Awards Several Honors to º£½ÇÔ­´´ Women’s Golf Players and Coach

The No. 15 º£½ÇÔ­´´ women’s golf team won its 19th straight Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women’s Golf Championship on April 23 at the Silver Lake Country Club in Silver Lake, Ohio. The Golden Flashes, who have won every championship tournament put on by the MAC, won the tournament b…

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