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Deadline to Register to Vote Approaches: Ohio Offers Several Voting Methods

The deadline to register to vote in Ohio for the 2020 election is Oct. 5.
September 29, 2020

With the Oct. 5 deadline to register to vote in Ohio approaching, there has been a large increase in efforts to get people registered. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 46.1 percent of eligible...

First Instance of COVID-19 Community Spread Confirmed in Stark County

Transmission electron microscopic image of an isolate from the first U.S. case of COVID-19, formerly known as 2019-nCoV.
This announcement comes only hours after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic.
March 11, 2020

One person is in isolation at Mercy Medical Center in Canton after testing positive for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases in Ohio to four. This is the first confirmed...

Three Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Dr. Amy Acton (left) and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine during a previous press conference.
March 10, 2020

Three confirmed cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) were announced on March 9, 2020 by Gov. Mike DeWine, just two days after testing for the virus became available in Ohio. Gov. DeWine first...

UA Student Wins Fourth Annual RubberDucks Hot Dog Recipe Challenge

RubberDucks Hot Dog Recipe Challenge winner Elexis Hamby with UA's favorite mascot, Zippy.
Several UA students were finalists in the challenge for whose recipe would be featured at the first Akron RubberDucks home game of the season.
February 27, 2020

For the fourth consecutive year, The University of Akron School of Nutrition and Dietetics partnered with the Akron RubberDucks baseball team for their annual RubberDucks Hot Dog Recipe Challenge. Four...

Black History Month at UA Features 14th Annual ‘Rethinking Race’ Event

The annual, two-week long event at The University of Akron begins on Feb. 24.
The event’s 14th year continues to encourage attendees to have real conversations on the issue of race.
February 19, 2020

The University of Akron will be hosting its 14th annual ‘Rethinking Race: Black, White and Beyond’ event in the final week of Black History Month and into March, with a wide array of events spanning...

UA Launches New Fundraising Campaign Celebrating 150 Years in Higher Education

The University of Akron launched its new fundraising campaign titled “We Rise Together” on Feb. 12.
The campaign, titled “We Rise Together,” focuses on supporting three different facets of life at UA.
February 18, 2020

As part of honoring its 150 years in higher education, The University of Akron launched a new fundraising campaign celebrating the school’s sesquicentennial. The new campaign titled “We Rise Together...

MotherFood Bakery Fulfills Need for Vegan Option in Akron

MotherFood Bakery will feature a variety of vegan treats and baked goods.
February 12, 2020

Taylor Dawson went vegan on the day before Thanksgiving in 2019. The sophomore English major says she always had an interest in going vegan, but she did not feel comfortable with making the change until...

City of Akron ‘Great Streets Initiative’ Partners with UA, First Energy

The new LED streetlights are meant to keep streets around the University brighter and more secure for students walking at night.
Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has started installing 252 new LED streetlights in the UA community.
February 12, 2020

A total of 252 LED streetlights are being installed by Ohio Edison, a subsidiary for FirstEnergy Corp., in the South Exchange Street Corridor neighborhood thanks to a partnership between the City of Akron...

Basketball Fans Left in Shock After Kobe Bryant, 13-Year-Old Daughter Die in Helicopter Crash

Retired NBA player Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna “GiGi” Bryant were killed in a helicopter crash along with seven other victims on Sunday, Jan. 26.
Authorities in Calabasas, California, have been investigating the crash that claimed the lives of nine people, while fans continue to mourn the death of a basketball legend.
February 4, 2020

Basketball fans around the world were left in shock after NBA legend Kobe Bryant, 41, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna “GiGi” Bryant and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California...

‘Educate to Elevate’ Helps FirstEnergy Employees Get Degrees

UA representatives speak with interested FirstEnergy employees at an open house for ‘Educate to Elevate’ on Oct. 29
The program partners with The University of Akron and Stark State College to help give customer service employees access to higher education.
December 10, 2019

The University of Akron, Stark State College and FirstEnergy Corp. are partnering on the new program ‘Educate to Elevate’ to assist FirstEnergy employees in getting higher education degrees starting...

Annual Wild Lights Open at Akron Zoo

The Akron Zoo’s annual lighting event will feature walls of animated lights set to holiday music.
December 10, 2019

Throughout the month of December, animal and holiday enthusiasts alike can attend the Akron Zoo’s annual Wild Lights. Taking place every weekend from Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, Wild Lights features...

Akron Law Offering New Blended Online J.D. Program in Fall 2020

The Akron School of Law is one of a few Ohio law schools to now accept GRE scores as an alternative to LSAT scores.
As other responsibilities can make attendance difficult for part-time students, the program aims to make education more accessible.
November 5, 2019

Beginning in the fall 2020 semester, The University of Akron School of Law will offer a new Blended Online Juris Doctor (J.D.) program to make law school more accessible to part-time students. The new...

‘Finding a Better U’ Developed to Help Improve Local Heart Health

In the front row, from left, are Dr. Judith A. Juvancic-Heltzel , Dr. Mary Jo MacCracken, Dr. Carolyn Murrock and Jolene Lane. In the back row, from left, are Will Cole, Alexis Holt and Dr. Matt Akers.
Faculty at UA developed a free community outreach program to address the heart-health crisis in Summit County.
November 5, 2019

Sponsored by The University of Akron Foundation and the College of Health Professions, faculty have developed the free program “Finding a Better U” (FABU) to help local residents improve their heart...

Western Fruit Basket: Innovative American-Greek Fusion Food

A bowl of Pastitsio and a Greek Almond Wedding Cookie from Western Fruit Basket.
October 29, 2019

In the heart of downtown Akron, near the Akron Art Museum, there’s a 100-year-old Greek-American Fusion food restaurant run by a father and daughter duo. Western Fruit Basket is located at 115 E Market...

Summit County Probate Court Partners with Jockey Being Family Foundation

The Summit County Probate Courthouse is located at 209 S. High St. in Akron.
This partnership will provide backpacks to adoptees and their siblings.
October 23, 2019

In supporting adoption in Summit County, the Jockey Being Family Foundation will provide adoptees and their siblings a monogrammed backpack with a blanket and teddy bear inside. In addition to the backpacks...

Humane Society of Summit County Hosting BARKtoberfest to Advocate for Adoptable Animals

The Humane Society of Summit County host events like BARKtoberfest to promote adoption and spread awareness to help more animals.
Sponsored by Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., the craft beer tasting event invites prospective supporters and adopters to see the shelter’s work firsthand.
October 23, 2019

The Humane Society of Summit County (HSSC) is hosting BARKtoberfest, a craft beer tasting event sponsored by Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. as a fun fall event for prospective supporters and adopters from 4 to...

Annual Adopt-a-Thon Weekend Expanded to Month Long ‘Dogtober’

The Summit County Animal Control Facility is located at 250 Opportunity Parkway in Downtown Akron.
As the tenth year of the annual fall adoption event, discounted adoption prices will run through Nov. 2.
October 8, 2019

“Dogtober,” a special adoption event hosted by Summit County, will run through Nov. 2 at the Summit County Animal Control Facility as an expansion of the annual fall adopt-a-thon event. Throughout...

County Officials Cut Ribbon on Summit Liberty House for Homeless Female Veterans

Several officials from Summit County and nonprofit organizations cut the ribbon, marking the opening of the Summit Liberty House.
In response to the need for homeless female veteran housing, several entities worked to open the four-unit apartment complex.
September 30, 2019

County entities worked together to open the Summit Liberty House, located at Arch Street. City of Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, Larry Moore; director of the Summit County Veterans Service Commission, Summit...

3 UA Colleagues Among Winners of Knight Arts Challenge Akron

The Art Bomb Brigade works on a painting of hope on the side of a building in the Akron area.
This year’s challenge marks the fourth year of the Knight Foundation funding art projects throughout the city of Akron.
September 30, 2019

Among the 16 winning ideas and projects from the 2019 Knight Arts Challenge Akron are three created by colleagues at The University of Akron. Victoria Rogers, vice president for arts at the Knight Foundation,...

National Museum of Psychology Features Historical Artifacts, Interactive Exhibits

The Cummings Center for the History of Psychology is located across from the Akron Polymer Training Center.
The museum offered free admission on Sept. 21 as a way to invite the community to explore the history of understanding human experiences.
September 30, 2019

As an affiliate of the Smithsonian institution since 2002, the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology offered free admission to the National Museum of Psychology all day Sept. 21. Featuring permanent...

15th Annual Poynter KSU Media Ethics Workshop Focuses on Activism, Advocacy

Mike Shearer, Chad Painter, Jim Crutchfield and Kelly McBride (left to right) participated in the panel, “Activism, Advocacy, Journalism and Public Relations.”
Journalism and media professionals, as well as students and visitors, gathered for a workshop on ethical media coverage of activism and advocacy.
September 26, 2019

Journalism and media professionals joined with students from The University of Akron and Kent State University for the 15th annual Poynter KSU Media Ethics Workshop on Sept. 19 for discussions on ethics...

Several Universities Team Up with JCPenney For 2019 “Suit-Up” Event

Students, alumni and faculty will get up to 60 percent off along with free personal shopping services and more during the event.
Career Services at The University of Akron will be helping students shop for professional attire with a special discount from JCPenney.
September 16, 2019

Career Services at The University of Akron and JCPenney are teaming up for another “Suit-Up” Event on Sept. 22, where UA and Stark State faculty, students and alumni will get exclusive deals on professional...

Research by UA Professor Shows How Companies Use ‘Selfie-Marketing’

Marketers will be able to use the results from Fox’s study to align their marketing efforts with millennials’ behaviors on social media.
This new trend is defined as “user-generated selfies that are used by a company for marketing purposes.”
September 8, 2019

Think twice before sharing those selfies on social media, as companies are now starting to use those self-portraits for marketing efforts. As defined by the online Merriam-Webster dictionary, a selfie...

Celebration of the 19th Amendment Anniversary at UA

The Brennan Moot Court Room is located in the C. Blake McDowell Law Center.
National experts come together to discuss the effects of women’s suffrage a century later.
September 8, 2019

The University of Akron School of Law will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment by bringing together national experts to discuss how the effects of women’s suffrage have changed...

UA Engineering Professor Studies Mars Terrain for 2020 NASA Mission

A potential Martian soil simulant at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is being prepared for a soil strength test, or a bevemeter test, in a rolling wheel dynamometer to measure its mechanical properties.
Heather Oravec, Ph.D. is currently studying the terrain of Mars in hopes of helping build better rovers to retrieve soil samples.
September 3, 2019

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is currently counting down the days until another trip to Mars in 2020 with plans to send a new and improved rover to collect soil samples. Space...

City of Akron Sponsors First Pizza Fest at Lock 3

Eager customers explore the park on the first night of Pizza Fest at Lock 3.
Attendees enjoyed pizza from eight local vendors, along with live music performances and activities throughout Labor Day weekend.
September 3, 2019

Sponsored by the City of Akron, Akron’s first ever Pizza Fest showcased eight local pizza vendors, cornhole, inflatables and live music performances at Lock 3 throughout Labor Day weekend. According...

Swensons Celebrates 85th Anniversary, Offers Special Customer Promotion

Swensons' original location on South Hawkins opened in 1934
As a restaurant that began in the back of a station wagon, Swensons is celebrating several years of service through a week-long customer promotion.
August 5, 2019

Swensons’ story began when Wesley T. “Pop” Swenson started selling fresh-ground hamburgers from the back of his station wagon in 1934. Now, the drive-in restaurant chain is celebrating 85 years...

Akron Zoo to Celebrate Earth Day

A young boy enjoys last year's
April 16, 2019

The Akron Zoo is celebrating Earth Day on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 25 vendors throughout the park sharing information on conservation, green energy and sustainable living efforts in the Akron...

Stan Hywet to Open for 2019 Season on April 2

Art from Gertrude Seiberling.
The theme of this season will be “Lasting Impressions” celebrating the art of Gertrude Penfield Seiberling.
April 1, 2019

“Lasting Impressions” aims to celebrate Gertrude Seiberling's passion for painting through having her paintings on display in the Manor House of Stan Hywet during the 2019 season starting on April...

Police Search for Suspects, Offer Solutions Following Off-campus Robbery

The University Edge apartment complex adjacent from The University of Akron.
Police are working to identify and locate suspects in a recent off-campus robbery.
March 18, 2019

An armed robbery took place off campus on March 5, around 10:30 p.m. The three victims were students at The University of Akron, two 20-year-old men and one 21-year-old man. The robbery took place in the...

Medical Marijuana Expo Heading to Akron

Guests speaking with vendors at the Ohio Marijuana Expo in Cleveland this past January.
Hosted by Ohio Marijuana Card, this expo seeks to not only celebrate the legalization of medical marijuana, but also educate about the industry and how to become a registered patient.
February 25, 2019

With the success of the Ohio Marijuana Expo in Cleveland on Jan. 26, Ohio Marijuana is expanding its cannabis event series to the John S. Knight Center in Akron on March 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In...

Stan Hywet’s “Deck the Halls” 2018 to Host Winter Wonderland

(Image via Stan Hywet Hall)
November 21, 2018

Starting on Nov. 23, Stan Hywet will be hosting their “Deck the Halls” event where on select nights, guests will be able to visit the grounds and view inside the manor house that will be decorated...

Hair Geek Studio Holds Thanksgiving Food Drive

It’s the time for giving, drop by Hair Geek Studio to donate to their second annual Thanksgiving food drive. (Image via Pexels)
November 9, 2018

In association with Band of Barbers, the Hair Geek Studio and Distinguished Gents Tonsorial are holding their second annual Thanksgiving Food Drive until Nov. 18 to provide food to the homeless and others...

Akron Zoo Announces Pride of Africa, Exhibit Expansion

This graphic shows a plan of the Akron Zoo’s Pride of Africa exhibit, set to debut in May 2020. (Image via Akron Zoo)
November 9, 2018

The Akron Zoo announced a $17 million expansion for a new exhibit, Wild Asia, featuring lions and tigers that will replace Tiger Valley and the Pride of Africa that will be on three acres of newly developed...

‘Adopt-A-Thon’ Gives Families Opportunities to Adopt for Less

This is Dez, a 1-year-old brown and white beagle at the Summit County Animal Control Facility, who is available to be adopted.
The Summit County Animal Control Facility is hosting the ninth annual event where adoption fees are lowered to $10.
October 24, 2018

Summit County is holding their ninth annual Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, Oct. 27, where all available animals from the Division of Animal Control can be adopted for $10. The event will take place from...

Midterm Elections: Voting Information

Republicans and Democrats will face off again during this midterm election, everyone is encouraged to vote. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)
October 15, 2018

Voting is the best way to exercise your basic human rights while making sure your voice is heard. Since the deadline to register for voting in Ohio was Oct. 9, 2018, voters are now responsible to find...

Akron Zoo Nationally Recognized as Sensory Inclusive

Headphone Zones are loud areas where people with sensory problems are encouraged to wear their noise-canceling headphones provided by the zoo. (Photo courtesy of Akron Zoo)
The welcoming of all guests is important at the Akron Zoo and the Sensory Inclusion program is a progressive step in ensuring a memorable experience for all abilities.
October 10, 2018

The Akron Zoo is the first zoo in the state of Ohio and only the second in the country to become sensory inclusive as it maintains measures to ensure safe and quiet places for guests with invisible disabilities...

Goodyear Welcomes Wingfoot Three, Celebrates History

Goodyear’s newest airship graces the airfield at Wingfoot Lake during a celebration-filled day at the historic hangar.
Record-breaking pilot Shaesta Waiz ushers in a new era for Goodyear, just as Amelia Earhart did 89 years prior.
September 12, 2018

During an already historic moment for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, which recently celebrated its 120th anniversary, the Akron-based Fortune 500 corporation welcomed Wingfoot Three to the company’s...

Shya Designs: Helping Rwandan Women, Giving High Schoolers Experiential Learning

Students from the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. (Photo courtesy SOBE)
As a non-profit organization, Shya Designs hopes to improve the lives of Rwandan Women while also providing hands-on business experience to high school students.
September 11, 2018

Students from Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy School of Business and Entrepreneurship help women in Rwanda while simultaneously earning real-world experience by running Shya Designs. Shya Designs...

‘Hands On Exchange’ Project Tests New Bikeway Infrastructure

Overhead visual of the bike lane on East Exchange Street. (Photo courtesy of Street-Plans)
Founded by the John S. Knight Foundation, the project's purpose is to test ideas and receive feedback from the community.
September 5, 2018

Akron residents volunteered from Aug. 11 to Aug. 15 to help build a new, two-way protected bike lane on Exchange Street The University of Akron's website describes how this "hands-on" project will demonstrate...

Akron Zoo Welcomes Two Baby Animals

Doug Piekarz, President and CEO of the Akron Zoo (left), Senior Wildlife Keeper Vicky Croisant (center) and Grace Wakulchik, President of Akron Children’s Hospital (right), present Rico, the Humboldt Penguin and Alina, the Siberian Musk Deer, to the public.
Almost one month since the naming contest began, the Akron Zoo announced the names of their new Humboldt Penguin and Siberian Musk Deer.
September 5, 2018

On Aug. 24, 2018, the Akron Zoo introduced and announced the publicly-voted names for their two new babies during a naming ceremony. Akron Children’s Hospital sponsored the “Oh Deer! Waddle We Name...

Late Night Fire Damages Former UA Ballet Center

Firefighters worked hours into the night to get the fire under control and prevent it from spreading into the second portion of the building.
April 23, 2018

  One of The University of Akron’s historic buildings went up into flames late Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in a fire that caused a building nearby to close due to poor air quality and took hours...

Following Florida School Shooting, Students Unite to Say ‘Enough’

Students march at start of the UA walkout.
Local activists throughout Northeast Ohio march despite harsh weather conditions.
April 6, 2018

One month after a gunman took the lives of 17 students and faculty members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, Florida, a nationwide school walkout took place on March 14, to memorialize...

Rock Mill Hosts Ladies’ Night to Invite Women to Climbing Community

Women attending the Ladies’ Night event.
March 13, 2018

On Saturday, March 10, the Rock Mill, located on Carroll Street, hosted their second Ladies’ Night. The goal of this event was to introduce women to the world of rock climbing and to get them excited...

NOBS to Host 35th Antiquarian Book & Paper Show at John S. Knight Center

Committee members Tess Kindig and Jim Best. Best is one of the founding members of the paper show. (Photo courtesy of Patti Russell)
February 21, 2018

The Antiquarian Book & Paper Show by the Northern Ohio Bibliophilic Society, the biggest Antiquarian book show in Ohio and the second largest in the Midwest, will take place at the John S. Knight Center...

Mesa Hispana Offers a Judgement Free Zone for Learning Spanish

Instructor Cortney Benjamin (right), The University of Akron students Bryce Chekann, Rebecca Hohman, Kelsey Joyce, Gregory Holmes, and others (right to left) talking about the Olympics, food preferences and favorite activities during Mesa Hispana, Feb. 13, 2018.
Mesa Hispana is an informal gathering where students, faculty, members of the community and others can learn and practice Spanish.
February 14, 2018

Want more opportunities to practice using the Spanish language with fellow students, community members and others? Sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages, Mesa Hispana allows people to practice...

Northside Marketplace Offers UA Students a Sampling of Akron’s Small Businesses

Looking up at Akrons Northside Marketplace
January 31, 2018

A newcomer has appeared in the ever-changing facade of downtown Akron, and it is certainly not one to be missed. Located near Luigi’s Restaurant on Furnace Street in downtown Akron, Northside Marketplace...

First Night Akron Celebrates 22 Years of New Year’s Fun

Fireworks during First Night Akron 2017.
See, Hear, Taste and Do at Akron's New Year's Celebration
December 30, 2017

On Dec. 31, from 6 p.m. to midnight, Akron will usher in the new year with First Night Akron 2018. This will be the 22nd year for Akron’s New Year’s Eve celebration which spans several blocks of the...

Shooting Reported Near UA Campus; At Least One Injury

November 12, 2017

At approximately 12:45 a.m., Nov. 12, there was a shooting on the 600 block of Kling St. This incident was witnessed at a party on Kling St. At least one individual was injured in the leg by a gunshot;...

Yappy Hour: Getting into Halloween Spirit while Learning about Humane Society

(Flyer courtesy of the Humane Society of Summit County)
October 12, 2017

The Humane Society of Summit County will be hosting their annual Yappy Hour fundraiser on Oct. 26, where visitors will be able to tour and learn about the Humane Society’s facility while meeting adoptable...

Black Male Summit Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Photo courtesy of https://www.uakron.edu/bms/
September 28, 2017

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Black Male Summit. The two-day event will be held on Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30 at the John S. Knight Center and the Student Union at The University...

Love Akron to Host Sixth Annual Awards Breakfast

The Christian network plans to honor two of its outstanding servant leaders.
September 25, 2017

Love Akron will host their sixth annual awards breakfast at the John S. Knight Center on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at  6:45 a.m. The Love Akron Awards are held each September in memory of the late Brenda Burnham...

Fact or Fiction? Fighting Fake News Panel at Highland Square Library

(Photo courtesy of Fact or Fiction? Fighting Fake News)
September 25, 2017

Highland Square Library is hosting an event that will dive into the topic of fake news on Monday, Sept. 25 at 6:00 p.m. Experts from The University of Akron and the Akron community will be panelists...

A New Dawn for the City of Akron

Lock 3 Park in Downtown Akron.
The new Era of the “Rubber Capital of the World”
August 30, 2017

Akron, a city once built on rubber production, is now being revived through art and the ideals of millennials.   Akron reached its industrial peak in the 1950s where it dominated in rubber production...

Akronites Stay Entertained at Lock 4

Lock 4 Park.
August 28, 2017

Not only are there many great opportunities and fun things to do on The University of Akron campus, there are also so many things to do in the city of Akron. In downtown Akron, there are plenty of events...

Travel Fast for Free

The University of Akron Provides Free Transportation Services for its Students.
August 28, 2017

Students at The University of Akron can travel around Akron for free by using the Roo Express, the METRO Regional Transit Authority and a new bike share program. The Roo Express is a transportation...

Charity event to honor Zak Husein

February 1, 2016

Students are taking the initiative to honor Zak Husein — the UA International Business student who was killed over a month ago in an armed robbery — by planning a charity event to commemorate his life...

Akron-area millennials could transform the electorate — if they vote

Akron-area millennials could transform the electorate — if they vote
November 11, 2015

News Outlet Interns As the country moves quickly from this month’s focus on local elections to next year’s presidential election, there looms ahead a change in campaigns and elections that could...

Annual Holiday Tree Festival lights up city

December 3, 2013

The halls were decked and the trees were shining bright in Akron at the John S. Knight Center, where people of all ages embraced the holiday spirit by joining in the 32nd annual Holiday Tree Festival. The...

Cleanup on Sumner Street

September 24, 2013

The College of Education organized a cleanup of Sumner Street on Thursday in an effort to clear any trash remaining after Sumner Fest. “We need to remember that children live in the neighborhood,”...

Three charged in Sumner Fest riot

September 10, 2013

Police said Monday that three arrests have been made involving the riots at Sumner Fest held on Labor Day weekend on Sumner Street near The University of Akron campus. Two of those arrested were University...

Despicablimp floats into Akron

September 5, 2013

Whether you are despicable enough to steal the moon or defeat El Macho, your day is sure to be brightened by the bright fluorescent 165-foot-long and 55-foot-high “minion” floating all across the United...

Police seek Sumner Fest evidence

September 5, 2013

As partygoers celebrated the last weekend of summer, police responded to riots at the 400 block of Sumner Street around midnight Saturday, where the partiers had trashed and flipped a parked car. The...

Things are looking grizzly at Akron Zoo

August 28, 2013

A zoo typically acts a citizen’s way of experiencing the animal world on a small-scale. The zoo is a mirror to the public that reflects the vastness and variation of all the world’s habitats and the...

New luxury off-campus student housing to open for fall 2014

August 26, 2013

The Depot, the latest in off-campus student housing for The University of Akron, is currently under construction and is slated to be finished in time for the 2014 fall semester. Located on East Exchange...

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