University of Akron News

Editor's note: Now in its third year of reporting on sensitive issues, Project 573 devoted its attention during 2012-13 to the growing group of people who check "none" when asked to designate a religion.

Celebrate New Concord, the summer entertainment series now in its 13th year, opens its 2013 season on Tuesday, June 4, at 7:00 p.m. in Village Park in downtown New Concord with the University of Akron Steel Drum Band Alumni Quartet.

The Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter is making preparations for its newest fundraising event, Blondes vs.

"I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way, show them all the beauty they possess inside." These lyrics to Whitney Houston's song, "The Greatest Love of All," are favorites of retiring Campus Elementary School second-grade teacher Carol Dohner, which she says express her teaching philosophy.

Midpoint Campus Center is the site of a plethora of programs and degrees offered by Lorain County Community College and the University of Akron .

Bethel Baptist Christian Academy in Ravenna recently honored four graduating students who will be attending college in the fall.

"Whatever happened to . . .?" is a weekly series updating some of the most newsworthy and interesting local stories covered in The Plain Dealer.

United Way of Summit County's "Docs Who Rocka ," presented by The University of Akron, will mark its 10th year Oct.

The police officer involved in Thursday's deadly shooting of a driver during a traffic stop was once fired by the University of Akron.

The University of Akron says an officer fatally shot a 64-year-old man during a traffic stop after he produced what later was determined to be a BB pistol.

Beginning this fall when high school students return to school, they will have the option to take college-level courses in a new Distance Learning Laboratory.

A University of Akron police officer shot and killed a 64-year-old man during a traffic stop this morning after the driver reportedly pulled a handgun.

Hudson -- Everyone knows their names -- Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight -- and their escape from abduction after nearly a decade of imprisonment in a house in Cleveland reminds women anyone can be a victim.

He's the man people turn to when other trainers have thrown in the towel and given up on an animal with problem behaviors.

Sue Baca, Edwards Middle School sixth-grade teacher, is saying goodbye to students and staff as she prepares to head for retirement after 35 years of teaching.

Cleveland-based NRP Group has started construction on a 624-bed luxury student housing community at the University of Akron in Ohio with an investment of over $30 million.

Located directly off Interstate 77, this hotel boasts an outdoor pool and 2 on-site restaurants.

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Jay Gershen, president of Northeast Ohio Medical University, left, and Hans Thewissen, a professor of anatomy, stand with the Walking Whale, the first mascot for the Northeast Ohio Medical University.

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