/news/tags/the-university-of-akron The University of Akron en-US Copyright Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:19:56 GMT /education/2024-08-27/akron-will-pay-1-36m-to-be-cleveland-browns-official-university The new exclusive agreement allows the university access to the Browns trademarks for advertising purposes. It also sets out new academic programming in partnership between the school and the football team. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:19:56 GMT /education/2024-08-27/akron-will-pay-1-36m-to-be-cleveland-browns-official-university Conor Morris /education/2024-05-15/university-of-akron-names-robert-nemer-its-19th-president Gary Miller has stepped down and will remain in a consultant role until his retirement in October. Wed, 15 May 2024 19:14:16 GMT /education/2024-05-15/university-of-akron-names-robert-nemer-its-19th-president Kelly Krabill /sports/2023-03-08/akron-kent-basketball-teams-hope-to-punch-ticket-to-march-madness The Mid-American Conference basketball tournament returns to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and sports commentator Terry Pluto says it’s become a big event for both college sports and the city of Cleveland. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT /sports/2023-03-08/akron-kent-basketball-teams-hope-to-punch-ticket-to-march-madness Amanda Rabinowitz /arts-culture/2023-03-03/national-center-for-choreography-elevates-variety-of-dance-forms-at-the-university-of-akron The National Center for Choreography at the University of Akron is moving into the 21st century with a series focused on promoting diversity in dance. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-03-03/national-center-for-choreography-elevates-variety-of-dance-forms-at-the-university-of-akron Dave DeOreo, Jean-Marie Papoi /news/sports/2022-05-11/25-years-after-forming-a-team-with-lebron-james-in-akron-keith-dambrot-and-dru-joyce-iii-reunite-on-the-sidelines Commentator Terry Pluto traces the 25-year relationship between former Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary’s boys high school basketball coach Keith Dambrot and former player, Dru Joyce III, who are reuniting as coaches at Duquesne University. Wed, 11 May 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/sports/2022-05-11/25-years-after-forming-a-team-with-lebron-james-in-akron-keith-dambrot-and-dru-joyce-iii-reunite-on-the-sidelines Amanda Rabinowitz /news/2022-01-10/morning-headlines-covid-testing-demand-remains-high-ohio-rep-jordan-rejects-jan-6-panel-request-for-interview COVID-19 testing remains in high demand amid the omicron surge; Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, one of former President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress, has rejected a request for an interview by the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection; Northeast Ohio college students are returning to campus for the start of the spring semester with COVID protocols in place; and more stories. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:36:40 GMT /news/2022-01-10/morning-headlines-covid-testing-demand-remains-high-ohio-rep-jordan-rejects-jan-6-panel-request-for-interview Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2021-12-15/why-joe-moorhead-is-leaving-a-1-million-job-to-try-to-turn-around-akron-football Moorhead has years of high-level experience and is taking a pay cut to try to fix the Zips' struggling team. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:36:05 GMT /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2021-12-15/why-joe-moorhead-is-leaving-a-1-million-job-to-try-to-turn-around-akron-football Amanda Rabinowitz /news/education/2021-09-21/new-initiatives-at-university-of-akron-post-shooting-of-student An 18-year-old student in her first semester was shot after an off-campus gathering got out of control. Now the university is implementing new initiatives to address student safety. Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:52:48 GMT /news/education/2021-09-21/new-initiatives-at-university-of-akron-post-shooting-of-student Jay Shah /news/sports/2021-07-28/new-administrator-to-oversee-title-ix-compliance-for-university-of-akron-athletics Jackie Wallgren will oversee Title IX, compliance, academic support as well as several sports. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:42:10 GMT /news/sports/2021-07-28/new-administrator-to-oversee-title-ix-compliance-for-university-of-akron-athletics Rachel Gross /news/community/2021-05-19/cybersecurity-will-be-area-of-greater-spending-for-businesses-following-colonial-pipeline-attack A University of Akron professor talks about the importance of cybersecurity, especially after the significant attack that affected gasoline supplies in areas of the country. Thu, 20 May 2021 00:22:10 GMT /news/community/2021-05-19/cybersecurity-will-be-area-of-greater-spending-for-businesses-following-colonial-pipeline-attack Kelsey Paulus