University of Akron Athletics /news/tags/university-of-akron-athletics University of Akron Athletics en-US Copyright Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:38:25 GMT Morning Headlines: COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to climb; Akron struggles with school bus driver shortage /news/2021-12-06/morning-headlines-covid-cases-and-hospitalizations-continue-to-climb-akron-struggles-with-school-bus-driver-shortage The state’s three-week COVID-19 case average is at around 6,000, the highest it's been since October; Akron is the latest district to announce bussing delays due to a driver shortage; Ohio wrapped up its latest COVID-19 vaccine lottery, awarding five $100,000 college scholarships; and more stories. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:38:25 GMT /news/2021-12-06/morning-headlines-covid-cases-and-hospitalizations-continue-to-climb-akron-struggles-with-school-bus-driver-shortage Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser Tom Arth couldn't turn around Akron football. Who can? /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2021-11-10/tom-arth-couldnt-turn-around-akron-football-who-can Pluto said Arth was the perfect fit when he was hired as UA's coach in 2019. Now that he's been fired, what's next for the struggling team? Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:44:58 GMT /news/podcast/the-view-from-pluto/2021-11-10/tom-arth-couldnt-turn-around-akron-football-who-can Amanda Rabinowitz, Christian Hinton Morning Headlines: UA Football Program Hit With Sanctions; Four Killed in Weekend Gun Violence in Columbus /news/2021-08-23/morning-headlines-ua-football-program-hit-with-sanctions-four-killed-in-weekend-gun-violence-in-columbus The University of Akron’s football program has been hit with NCAA sanctions for improper loans to players; Columbus is on pace to exceed last year's record homicides; the Ohio Attorney General's Office has approved summary language in a petition to legalize marijuana use and sales in the state; and more stories. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:55:56 GMT /news/2021-08-23/morning-headlines-ua-football-program-hit-with-sanctions-four-killed-in-weekend-gun-violence-in-columbus Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser New Administrator to Oversee Title IX, Compliance for University of Akron Athletics /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