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Panthers rain on Zips’ home opener

Connor Hundley scores for the Zips.
September 14, 2015

The University of Akron Men’s Football team lost their home opener against the Pitt Panthers, 24-7, in front of rain-soaked 23.425 fans Saturday evening. Pitt was able to avenge last September’s...

Women Trailblazers to be honored at InfoCision Stadium

Candace Campbell-Jackson, vice president for student success and vice provost for academic success, will moderate the event.
September 24, 2014

The annual Women Trailblazers award ceremony, an event recognizing females who act as leaders in their area of studies, will be held in the InfoCision Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 25. The event will open...

New Roo Weekend

September 2, 2014

When New Roo Weekend started, the majority of incoming freshmen probably had no idea how much The University of Akron had to offer. Events were held all over campus during the weekend of move in...

Akron welcomes back James with celebration

James greets some kids involved in his Wheels for Education program.
UA's welcome back Lebron ceremony also helped kick off the Wheels for Education celebration.
August 15, 2014

Seven words struck the hearts of Cleveland Cavaliers fans in 2010 during LeBron James’ televised The Decision on ESPN: “I’m taking my talents to South Beach,” James said. James has returned....

The Browns take InfoCision by Storm

Johnny Manziel stands in the pocket at InfoCision.
August 6, 2014

The InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field was nearly packed to the brim on August 2 as the Cleveland Browns held a team scrimmage staring rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel. Tickets sold out the same day they...

Stitzlein legacy lives on at UA

The Alumni Association building known as The Stitzlein stands no longer.
The Alumni Association moved to InfoCision the Spring before demolition.
July 28, 2014

The 1870 Victorian-era home, known as the Stitzlein Alumni Center, no longer stands at the corner of Fir Hill and East Buchtel Avenue. Demolition for the building began July 11. The university took...

Man commits suicide at Infocision Stadium

November 7, 2011

By: Lindsey Hudson Many students on campus complain about the campus mail, the crime alerts and other notifications that are sent automatically to our emails. How are we supposed to feel, then, when a...

Body found in Infocision Stadium Saturday morning

October 25, 2011

By: Molly Gase A discovery was made Saturday morning when a dead body was found in Infocision Stadium before that day's scheduled football game. The body was found at approximately 10 a.m. University...

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