UA hosts grand opening of the Timken Foundation Center for Precision Manufacturing
The University of Akron hosted the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the Timken Foundation Center for Precision Manufacturing to a group of more than 150 educators and industry professionals. This state-of-the-art renovated facility, funded by a $3 million grant from The Timken Foundation of Canton.
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average starting salary of UA engineering, engineering technology and computing degree recipients
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The following undergraduate bachelor’s programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The following undergraduate bachelor’s programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- B.S. Construction Engineering Technology
- B.S. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology
The following undergraduate bachelor’s program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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