UAkron College of Arts & Sciences

05/13/2026

Akron Public Schools (APS) announced on May 11, 2026, the expansion of its long-running partnership with The University of Akron (UA), naming the institution as a sister university to North High School.

05/04/2026

You’ve got this!

05/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 BCAS Outstanding Achievement Award recipients:

Pictured, from left:
• Caleb Holyoke — Research
• Tom Quick — Online Teaching
• Todd Blackledge — Professional Service & Community Engagement
• Stacey Nofzinger — Professional Service & Community Engagement
• Bill Visco — Teaching
• Iris Luo — Early Research
• Theresa Procopio — Staff
• Jess Otto — Advancing Opportunity & Belonging

Not pictured:
• Shu Li — Early Research
• Christine Schneider — Adjunct Teaching
• Kevin Kaut — Mentor

From teaching and research to service and mentorship, these individuals represent the very best of BCAS. We’re proud to recognize their contributions and the impact they make on our students, campus and community.

04/22/2026

From mental health to microplastics, our BCAS undergraduate students tackle real-world issues. More than 100 students across 17 disciplines presented work connecting classroom learning to practical challenges at our 4th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research & Creativity.

University of Akron students presented projects spanning 17 disciplines as part of the Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity.

04/22/2026

Help support our students!

Welcome to the 2026 Day of Giving!

This year, Ohio's Pride is fundraising for equipment and instrument repairs. As our numbers grow, we need enough equipment to outfit all of our members, including making repairs to current inventory and replacing outdated equipment. We are aiming to raise $6,000 this year, which would allow us to complete repairs and purchase new equipment to keep the band marching forward! Donate today and help us continue to provide first-class experiences for our members!

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/ATHDoG26/team/AkronBand

04/22/2026

Donate what you can 🌳

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

03/18/2026

Students can still submit their work - registration closes on Friday, March 20. 🔗 Registration link in bio

02/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations Dr. Gail Evanchan, the February Above & Beyond Award recipient!

Dr. Evanchan, associate professor in the LJFF School of Education, was recognized by Interim Dean Dr. Ann Usher for her exceptional commitment to students and colleagues. In addition to teaching literacy education, she carries a heavy advising load, mentors part-time faculty, and played an instrumental role in the recent Science of Reading audit byt aking additional training and providing thoughtful curriculum revisions. She’s known for consistently saying “yes” when support is needed.

Thank you, Dr. Evanchan, for the many ways you go above and beyond for BCAS students! 💙💛

02/02/2026

Join us on Wed., Feb. 25 for an upcoming webinar on Climate Research and Outreach!
Presented by The Climate Toolkit and the Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS) this webinar aims to highlight the importance of cross-institutional collaborations around climate change research. Speakers from Holden Forests and Gardens, Hiram College and the University of Akron Field Station will share more about forming regional partnerships and engaging the public with the latest climate change research.

01/30/2026

If you’re in Columbus and an alum of The University of Akron School of Music, we’d love to see you at the alumni reception, taking place as part of this weekend's Ohio Music Education Association conference.