University of Akron

Kent State University and the University of Akron received some good news this fall with a slight increase in overall enrollment; meanwhile, Cleveland State and Youngstown State are continuing to see overall enrollment declines.

An economic impact study commissioned by the Inter-University Council of Ohio finds that Ohio’s 14 public universities have an outsized impact on the state's economy, including in Northeast Ohio.

Enrollment continues to decline for many Northeast Ohio universities, but there are some signs of stabilization locally and nationally, as well as two local stories of success Case Western Reserve University and Cuyahoga Community College.

The first term congresswoman from Akron was recently appointed to the Science, Space and Technology and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.

We’re deep into another Northeast Ohio winter, but there’s still plenty of arts and culture happening all around. Whether you feel like a classic play, a robotics competition or an outdoor ice festival, these five events have you covered.

Many of northeast Ohio’s largest schools are continuing to feel the effects of the pandemic, changing demographics and other factors.

The city will spend $10.6 million of its total allocation on social service programs; Two universities will partner with the city of Cleveland to develop an AI model designed to fight illegal dumping; and more stories.

A new Ohio Senate poll shows that Ryan has only a slight edge over Vance with 6% voters still being undecided; The Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled that Eric Brunner, the wrongfully imprisoned Canton man, is entitled to a new criminal trial in light of conclusive DNA evidence; Discussions between Akron Police and community members at a recent community event shows massive distrust between the two ... and more stories.

The program, introduced just before the coronavirus pandemic, provides ex-offenders who qualify a speedier path to clearing their records. The standard process is overwhelmed by the number of applicants.

College is getting back in session for many in Northeast Ohio, and like other segments of society, COVID-19 restrictions are being loosened in many cases, with mask requirements for the most part being lifted. Colleges also have a new threat to contend with in monkeypox, however.