University to close January 3 at 2:30 p.m.

The University of Akron Main Campus and Wayne Campus will close today at 2:30 p.m. due to periodically worsening road conditions in Akron and northern Summit County.

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Distinguished Professor Guidelines

The Distinguished Professor guidelines in this section of our website are used by each academic unit once per year to determine eligibility for the honor of the title of Distinguished Professor to be bestowed on a faculty member based on professional accomplishments over his or her career. The guidelines and criteria differ for each department and school depending on their distinctive missions and areas of focus.

Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences

College of Engineering and Polymer Science