University of Akron

This decision comes after the FDA granted full approval to Pfizer's vaccine earlier this week.

Wednesday saw another sharp rise in COVID cases in Ohio with the highest number since mid-April; Kent State University and the University of Akron are requiring everyone on campus to wear masks indoors; Cuyahoga County health officials are recommending masks in indoor spaces; and more stories.

Both schools have once again implemented a mask-wearing requirement.

A new study co-authored by a researcher from the University of Akron finds that increasing teacher pay is the most cost effective way to raise test scores.

AkronArts, a new initiative from the University of Akron, launched lastweek, aimed at promoting arts on campus and downtown. The idea to pair the arts with local revitalization efforts came from realizing that while the city of Akron had an interesting and “intentional” way of making its downtown into a more, “prosperous, vibrant place,” the university didn’t “really have a part to play,” said university president Gary Miller.

President Gary Miller outlines plans for a safe return to in-person learning and other campus events.

Just 17 of Ohio’s 88 counties remain at Level 3 red for spread of the coronavirus; University of Akron President Gary Miller has introduced a plan drawing on the school’s arts programs to give downtown a boost post-pandemic; Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish announced a new program to focus county resources on economically struggling places; and more stories.

The group has been working since last summer to assess current efforts and develop recommendations in four key areas.

Library levies on the ballot in Northeast Ohio overwhelmingly passed; Stow Municipal Court Judge Lisa Coates wins a heated primary race against presiding Judge Kim Hoover; school levies saw mixed results; and more stories.

The University of Akron announces Charles Guthrie as the new director of athletics.