University of Akron

The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is part of the University System of Ohio. As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses... Wikipedia

• Former names:  Buchtel College (1870–1913), Municipal University of Akron (1913–1966)
• Motto:  Fiat Lux (Latin)
• Motto (English):  Let there be light
• Type:  Public research university
• Established:  1870
• Parent institution:  University System of Ohio
• Academic affiliations:  USU, Space-grant
• Endowment:  $235.3 million (2020)
• President:  Robert J. Nemer
• Academic staff:  1,032 (2022)
• Students:  14,813 (fall 2024)
• Undergraduates:  9,725 (fall 2024)
• Postgraduates:  2,172 (fall 2024)
• Campus:  Urban, 218 acres
• Colors:  Blue & gold
• Mascot:  Zippy the Kangaroo
• Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FBS – MAC
• Website:  uakron.edu
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo