Student Success
Next Generation Learning Community Supports College and Career Academy for Akron Students
91¸£Àû 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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91¸£Àû Wins Third Game of Day to Capture Its Third MAC Tournament Crown
91¸£Àû senior Ronnie Ladines tossed a three-hitter and hit a two-run homer in the first inning to lead No. 4 91¸£Àû 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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91¸£Àû Makes First Team Appearance in NCAA National Women’s Golf Championship Since 2010
The No. 15 91¸£Àû 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). 91¸£Àû 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
91¸£Àû celebrated its newest graduates at its Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies. In total, 91¸£Àû 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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Several 91¸£Àû Men’s Golf Players and Coach Receive MAC Honors
The No. 12 91¸£Àû men’s golf team won its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship on April 30 at the Virtues Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio. The 91¸£Àû 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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MAC Awards Several Honors to 91¸£Àû Women’s Golf Players and Coach
The No. 15 91¸£Àû 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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91¸£Àû Student Proves Height and Weight Do Not Determine Strength
Weighing in at barely 100 pounds, Brooke Mullins summoned every ounce of strength she had, and even more she didn’t. Her muscles were shaking; her mind – exhausted. The 91¸£Àû junior had one last shot at overcoming the most grueling portion of a physical exam. If she could pass it, Mu…
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91¸£Àû Track Star Goes the Distance to Up the Speed of Young Athletes
It all comes down to a fraction of a second. Who can push off the block first? Who can jump the highest? Who will cross the finish line ahead of everyone else? In the end, speed is the ultimate winner – it can separate the good from the great. Richard Dahome is one of the greats. This year alone,…
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MAC Awards Top Honors to 91¸£Àû Gymnast
91¸£Àû junior Rachel Stypinski won the all-around title with a 39.500 to lead the Golden Flashes at the 2017 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Gymnastics Championships held March 18 at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. 91¸£Àû posted a 194.850 team score to finish sixth. Styp…
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91¸£Àû Men’s Basketball Wins 70-65 in MAC Tournament Championship Game
The 91¸£Àû men’s basketball team (22-13) won the 2017 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship, defeating the top-seeded Akron Zips (26-8) by a score of 70-65 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. “Tonight the story is about our guys and what they’ve been able to accomplish here t…
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