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    Ethan Rowan earns second Rookie of the Week honor  Nov 18, 2009
    St. Bonaventure takes a short break before returning to action in the Zippy Invitational hosted by the University of Akron on Friday-Sunday, Dec. 4-6. Department of Athletics P.O. Box G Reilly Center St. Bonaventure, NY 14778. (Gobonnies.com)

    Official NCAA Release  Nov 17, 2009
    The University of Akron, who finished the season with a perfect 20-0-0 record, was awarded the No. 1 seed. The University of Virginia, the Atlantic Coast Conference automatic qualifier, earned the No. 2 seed. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Northern Partitioning and Political Expediency Part 3  Nov 16, 2009
    That Mr. Iddisah Sulemana who wrote the foregoing patently mendacious vitriol is, presumably, a Ghana Government-sponsored graduate student at the University of Akron, Ohio, is all the more to be pitied. And if sponsoring Mr. Sulemana is not a criminally wasteful enterprise on the part of our government, then, needless to say, I dont quite know what else is. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Spider silk used as artificial muscle  Nov 10, 2009
    Scientists at the University of Akron have developed two new ways to apply spider silk, and normal silk from silkworms, to artificial muscles ... "No one thought about using spider silk as an artificial muscle," said Todd Blackledge, a professor at the University of Akron who studies spider silk. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Eisen-Hadley (64)  Nov 2, 2009
    Mr. Hadley, grandson of Velma and David Wallace of Tallmadge and the late Saimi and Fredrick O Brien, graduated from The University of Akron. He is a sergeant of the Summit County Sheriff s office. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Tobias-Pollack (4)  Oct 31, 2009
    She earned her bachelor s degree from The University of Akron in advertising and e-marketing, and she is currently pursing a nursing degree from Huron School of Nursing. Mr. Pollack is the grandson of Marian Pollack Green of Mayfield Heights and the late Irving Pollack and Ruth and Daniel Hurwitz. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    RedHawks Open MAC Season with a Victory Over Buffalo  Oct 31, 2009
    The RedHawk swimmers have a quick turnaround as they jump back into the pool tomorrow afternoon with a 1 p.m. meet against the University of Akron at the Corwin M. Nixon Aquatic Center. --www. (Muredhawks.com)

    High School Notebook: South Fayette pursues perfect season  Oct 26, 2009
    " Brumbaugh leads the WPIAL in touchdown passes with 22 and has completed 104 of 160 for 1,377 yards. Rossi believes the 6-foot-3, 195-pound junior is a Division I college prospect. "Mauro Monz is the receivers coach at the University of Akron and he was at one of our games," Rossi said. "He said without a doubt that Christian is a Mid-American Conference kid, and possibly higher if he continues to grow. "Right now, what really helps is we have so many offensive weapons around him.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    PG East: Franklin Regional gains berth in WPIAL playoffs  Oct 22, 2009
    Foughty, a senior All-WPIAL player the past two seasons and a University of Akron recruit, leads the team with 17 goals. Bonnell is second on the team with 12 goals. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Snow shuts camp down  Oct 16, 2009
    He said Paternoville has been shut down because of inclement weather before, citing "hurricane warnings" that halted camping for the University of Akron game in 2006. "No one is going to be mad," Saxton (senior-architectural engineering) said. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    West returns to Cavs after missing 2 days of camp  Oct 2, 2009
    A team spokesman said Ferry will address West's situation Saturday at the team scrimmage at the University of Akron. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    West returns to Cavaliers after 2-day absence  Oct 2, 2009
    A team spokesman said Ferry will address West's situation Saturday at the team scrimmage at the University of Akron. West could still face a league suspension after he was recently arrested for gun possession in Maryland. (ESPN -- Basketball)

    Carney »  Sep 19, 2009
    University of Akron head coach, Caleb Porter, recruited Ofori and Kofi. Although he didn't sign Ofori, Porter remembered the Sarkodie family when Kofi began his recruitment process. (ESPN -- College Sports)

    Akron starting QB Jacquemain suspended  Sep 19, 2009
    (Sports Network) - University of Akron starting quarterback Chris Jacquemain was suspended indefinitely due to a violation of team rules and will miss Saturday's home game against Indiana. In the first two games this season, a loss at Penn State and a victory over Morgan State, Jacquemain has completed 26-of-44 passes for 320 yards with four touchdowns and an interception. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    First-Ever Polls Comparing Conservative and Progressive Religious Activists Show Divergent Identities and Strategies, Common Commitment to Political Involvement  Sep 16, 2009
    The 2009 Religious Activist Surveys were conducted by the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron in partnership with Public Religion Research. "Both conservative and progressive religious activists are committed to being visible and active in the political process," said Dr. John C. Green, Director of the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron. (PR Newswire)

    Maglasang Named A-10 Rookie of the Week  Sep 15, 2009
    Saint Louis (2-2-0) continues its five-match road swing this weekend when it partakes in the University of Akron Tournament in Ohio. The Bills face Florida International Friday at 4 p.m. (CT) before battling the top-ranked Akron Zips Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (CT). (Slubillikens.com)

    Election trouble brewing?  Sep 14, 2009
    "I don't know if Kilroy or Driehaus have any particular problems, but we have a bad economy, the president's popularity has gone down, and conservatives are aroused and angry about government spending, cap and trade and the health care plan," said John Green, a political science professor at the University of Akron. Indeed, the "cap and trade" bill that narrowly passed the House last spring is creating headaches for several Democrats. (The Drudge Report)

    Maglasang and Roach Vault Billikens Past Loyola, 3-1  Sep 13, 2009
    The Billikens improve to 2-2-0 with the victory and now set their sights on next weekend's University of Akron Tournament, which includes contests against Florida International and the top-ranked Akron Zips. Loyola Chicago, which played to a scoreless draw at No. 6 Creighton and ousted Canisius 4-0 earlier this season, dips to 1-1-1. (Slubillikens.com)

    Men's Soccer Faces Loyola Chicago Saturday at Toyota Park  Sep 10, 2009
    Looking Ahead: Saint Louis continues its five-match road swing Friday, Sept. 18, when it travels to Akron, Ohio, for the University of Akron Tournament that will pit the Bills against Florida International (Friday) and No. 1 Akron (Sunday). Saint Louis' next home game is not until Saturday, Sept. 26, when No. 21 Tulsa comes to town for Homecoming. (Slubillikens.com)

    Police: Crime typical for Labor Day, football  Sep 8, 2009
    As Penn State contained the University of Akron on the football field this weekend, police battled Labor Day weekend crowds and students eager to take advantage of a three-day weekend. Despite Labor Day weekend coinciding with the first home football game of the season, police said crime was on par with past years. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Few Surprises Among Browns Roster Cuts  Sep 6, 2009
    Waived were fullback Charles Ali, cornerback Brandon Anderson from the University of Akron, quarterback Richard Bartel, cornerback Tra Battle, linebacker Branndon Braxton from Youngstown Ursuline High School, linebacker Titus Brown, center Dustin Fry, defensive tackle Adam Hoppel from Lisbon Beaver High School, wide receiver Paul Hubbard, running back Chris Jennings, wide receiver Lance Leggett, offensive lineman Pat Murray, wide receiver Jordan Norwood, tackle/guard Kurt Quarterman, defensive... (BerniesInsiders.com)

    Akron Rallies To Knock Off Milwaukee  Sep 5, 2009
    - Brionna Patterson had 16 kills to lead three players in double figures as the University of Akron claimed a 22-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-22, 15-9 win over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Friday on the first day of the Magnolia Classic. had 15 kills to lead Milwaukee (0-3), while and added 14 apiece. (Uwmpanthers.com)

    Resume Cheating Soars In Tough Economy  Sep 3, 2009
    She claimed to be a graduate of Akron University -- which is actually called the University of Akron. Stanfield said she didn't think about the consequences. (CBS News)

    New Malden Catholic headmaster ready to greet students  Aug 26, 2009
    He holds bachelor s and master s degrees in education from the University of Akron, Ohio, and is a member of the National Association of Secondary School Administrators and C.A.S.E. (Council for Advancement and Support Education). Ed is a lifelong educator, a Catholic leader with a steadfast commitment to the mission of Catholic schools, and a seasoned executive with proven performance as the longstanding head of an outstanding school, said Ted Legasey, chairman of the Malden Catholic Board of... (Stoneham Sun, MA)

    A hand to hold (1)  Aug 25, 2009
    ""Child-life and family studies" is its own discipline, and all specialists have either a bachelor's or a master's degree in the subject. (Usually, their other degree is in a field such as social work or education.) Only a few universities, including the University of Akron, offer master's programs, and the application process is highly selective.Child-life specialists take medical terminology and anatomy classes and must do a 100-hour practicum and several hundred hours of clinical work to... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    The Origin of Rubber Boots  Aug 22, 2009
    "Goodyear was obsessed with rubber," says Chris Laursen, the science and technology librarian for the at the University of Akron, a professional organization for the rubber industry within the American Chemical Society. "He foresaw a world in which everything was made out of rubber.". (Scientific American)

    The upside of not retiring  Jul 31, 2009
    Continuing to work gives people a sense of meaning and purpose, says psychology professor Harvey Sterns, director and senior fellow at the Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology at the University of Akron in Ohio. And that can translate into lasting mental and physical vigor. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Running Back Derrick Coleman nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team  Jul 29, 2009
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    LeBron dunk video  Jul 23, 2009
    On Wednesday, and released different versions of the much-anticipated video of Xavier's Jordan Crawford dunking on NBA MVP earlier this month at Nike's LeBron James Skills Academy at the University of Akron. The TMZ footage, presumably shot via cell phone and looking about as steady as the San Andreas Fault, shows Crawford dunking over James in the middle of a pickup game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    UMass-Lowell buy to enliven city’s core  Jul 16, 2009
    The University of Akron, for example, bought a hotel in downtown Akron, Ohio, in 2007 to house more than 200 students. While some raised concerns the loss of hotel rooms would hurt convention business, the university s redevelopment of the hotel has helped the downtown, said Mark Williamson, a Akron spokesman. (Boston Globe)

    MEDIA MUSINGS: LeBron dunk tape mystery, studs & duds  Jul 14, 2009
    In a story that has since morphed into the basketball version of Big Foot, the Loch Ness Monster and UFOs in Roswell, Xavier's Jordan Crawford dunked on James last week at Nike's LeBron James Skills Academy at the University of Akron. The dunk was filmed by a pair of freelance videographers, but before the world could see Crawford's YouTube moment, Nike officials confiscated the tapes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Click here for the 2009 Men's Soccer Schedule  Jul 3, 2009
    University of Akron Tournament. 09/18/09. (Slubillikens.com)

    Billikens Announce 2009 Men's Soccer Schedule  Jul 3, 2009
    SLU concludes its five-match non-conference road swing at the University of Akron Tournament, where SLU faces Florida International Sept. 18 before taking on national power Akron Sept. 20. The Zips, who return seven letterwinners from last year including three All-Americans, went 17-2-4 a season ago and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. (Slubillikens.com)

    Akron basketball coach Dambrot gets extension  Jun 21, 2009
    AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron says it has approved a two-year contract extension for men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot. Dambrot's contract was renewed on Wednesday through June 2016. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Akron's Dambrot gets extension through 2016  Jun 18, 2009
    AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- The University of Akron says it has approved a two-year contract extension for men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot. Dambrot's contract was renewed on Wednesday through June 2016. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)

    Akron Approves Extensions For Dambrot, Kest  Jun 18, 2009
    (Sports Network) - The University of Akron on Wednesday agreed to contract extensions with men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot and women's basketball coach Jodi Kest, while softball coach Julie Jones received a three- year contract. Dambrot had a two-year extension approved and is now under contract through June 30, 2016. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Electric Vehicle Company Myers Motors Receives JumpStart Ventures Investment  Jun 16, 2009
    Over the past few years, Myers has been collaborating with the University of Akron to further develop the battery technology and battery management system (BMS) used to power the vehicle. Myers Motors is enhancing its BMS to be more efficient and cheaper than systems used in other electric vehicles. (PR Newswire)

    Teen celebrates graduation, gift of life  May 30, 2009
    She plans to attend the University of Akron this fall, where she will study child life, a program that combines child development and health care. She wants to work one day in a pediatric hospital and teach seriously ill children how to cope with their situations. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Dodgeland seniors receive scholarships, awards  May 29, 2009
    She plans to attend the University of Akron for a degree in speech pathology. Brad Bade, Dalton Hiley and Jacob Berndt all received Army College Fund and GI Bill. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)

    High School Athletes of the Week: Jules Femiani and Pierre Carr (Today)  May 27, 2009
    He will attend the University of Akron but will not be eligible to play football as a freshman because of academics. Was it tougher to win PIAA titles this year than last year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD  May 27, 2009
    At University of Akron. Regional semifinals. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)

    PIAA Track And Field Championships: Peabody's Carr joins elite group with wins  May 24, 2009
    Carr is headed to the University of Akron to play football, although he is academically ineligible to play as a freshman. He might run track for the Zips, too. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Aerosolized Nanoparticles Show Promise For Delivering Antibiotic Treatment  May 22, 2009
    D. from Washington University School of Medicine, and colleagues from the Center for Silver Therapeutics Research at the University of Akron in OH investigated the efficacy of nanoparticle-encapsulated silver-based antibiotics for treating pulmonary infections in a mouse model of pneumonia. Treatment with antibiotic-laden nanoparticles effectively eliminated respiratory infections in mice that had been inoculated with Pseudomona aeroginosa, a common bacterial species that often infects the... (Science Daily)

    Falcons Fifth After Day Two of MAC Championships  May 16, 2009
    AKRON, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University track and field team scored 17 points on day two of the Mid-American Conference Championships, hosted by the University of Akron. The Falcons' 31 two-day point total trails only Akron (66), Ohio (45), Kent State (42. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Women's Track: Two School Records Set This Weekend  May 12, 2009
    Parker, participating in the Campbell Wright Open on the campus of the University of Akron, set the school mark in the 800m crossing in 2:14. 00. (Goduquesne.com)

    Millington to Travel to Portugal with US U-18 National Team  May 12, 2009
    DEFENDERS (6): Gale Agbossoumonde (unattached; Syracuse, N.Y.), Chad Barson (University of Akron; Lewis Center, Ohio), Paolo Del Piccolo (Colorado Rush; Lakewood, Colo. Gregory Garza (Sporting CP; Grapevine, Texas), Kofi Sarkodie (Akron; Huber Heights, Ohio), Zarek Valentin (PA Classics; Lancaster, Pa. (Wakeforestsports.com)

    Falcons Head to Akron for MAC Championships  May 12, 2009
    The Bowling Green State University track and field team will travel to Akron, Ohio for the 2009 Outdoor Mid-American Conference Championships, hosted by the University of Akron. The three-day event will take place on the Lee Jackson Track and Field Complex on May 14-16. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Kent Displays Awarded Ohio Third Frontier Funding to Develop Next Generation of Electronic Skins Technology  May 8, 2009
    Program collaborators include plastic substrate producer DuPont Teijin Films and electronic chip designer Solomon Systech Ltd., as well as two leading research institutions in liquid crystal technology and polymer science: Kent State University and the University of Akron, respectively. Reflex(TM) LCD electronic skins are ultra thin, plastic displays that can be cut to a custom shape and conformed to another surface. (PR Newswire)

    Fifth Third promotes Coleman to senior VP  May 6, 2009
    A U.S. Air Force veteran, Coleman earned a bachelor s degree in biology from Eastern Washington University, a bachelor s degree in finance from the University of Akron and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. He served in IT management positions for global companies like IBM, Xerox and Convergys Corp.. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    City Beat (32)  May 4, 2009
    Pianist Arnaldo Cohen plays a solo recital as part of the Tuesday Musical Association s concert season at 7:30 at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron. Includes pieces by Beethoven and Liszt. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Freestyle Outing  Apr 30, 2009
    AKRON, Ohio - Several Purdue wrestlers put on some solid performances at the 2009 ASICS Freestyle National Championships, hosted at the University of Akron this weekend. Boilermaker sophomore led the group capturing eighth place at 120 kg (264. (Purduesports.com)

    Survey: Americans switch faiths early, often  Apr 28, 2009
    John Green, a University of Akron political scientist and a senior fellow with the Pew Forum, classified most unaffiliated as "dissatisfied consumers." Only 4 percent identify as atheist or agnostic, and one-third say they just haven't found the right religion. "A lot of the unaffiliated seem to be OK with religion in the abstract," Green said. (AZCentral -- News)

    BGSU Sixth after Day One of All-Ohio  Apr 19, 2009
    Hartman would place fifth in the hammer 10 meters behind the event winner Stevi Large from the University of Akron. Other competitors in the hammer included freshman would finish 14th throwing 47. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Akron Halts Falcon Winning Streaks With 6-1 Win  Apr 11, 2009
    STOW, Ohio - The host University of Akron swept the three doubles matches, then took five of the six singles flights en route to a 6-1 win over the Bowling Green State University tennis team Friday afternoon (April 10). The Mid-American Conference dual match was held indoors at LaTuchie Tennis Center. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Scoring Prez Mills Appointments  Apr 3, 2009
    Iddisah Sulemana, The University of Akron, Ohio, USA. (iddisah@gmail. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    PG South: Mt. Lebanon grad Compton bags NCAA rifle title (Today)  Apr 2, 2009
    Still, she had no guarantees of success when she walked on to the University of Akron rifle team in August. For starters, she had to learn to use new equipment -- an air rifle -- after shooting with a. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Ljungberg debuts in Sounders' 2-0 win  Mar 29, 2009
    Zakuani, the top overall pick in this winter's draft out of the University of Akron making his first start, turned around baffled defenseman Tony Beltran with a hesitation move at the left of the goal box in the 17th minute. Jaqua then sent the Congo' native's perfect centering pass into the net with a one-time shot off his right foot. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Malden Catholic High School appoints new headmaster  Mar 28, 2009
    Tyrrell holds a BS and MS in education from the University of Akron, Ohio. He is a member of the National Association of Secondary School Administrators and CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education). (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)

    Guide to the NCAA men's basketball tournament  Mar 20, 2009
    But so are the Zips from the University of Akron, the MAC tourney champs and a No. 13 seed making their first appearance since 1986. The Zips and Zags meet in a first round matchup that features the best school nicknames; look for the Zags to advance deep in their region. (Canton Journal, MA)

    Lawmakers' tempers unchecked at gate  Mar 16, 2009
    Andrew R. Thomas, an assistant professor at the University of Akron with expertise in air rage, isn t surprised that federal officeholders foment their discontent in the plane domain. It really is based upon folks who feel they re entitled based on their position, says Thomas, who notes that athletes, supermodels and rap stars have also found the airport a particularly precarious place to be. (Yahoo News -- Politics)

    Falcons Named to USTFCCCA Academic Team  Mar 7, 2009
    386 University of Akron, 3. 230 University of Alabama at Birmingham, 3. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Women's Track & Field  Mar 5, 2009
    at University of Akron Open ... at University of Akron Open. (Goduquesne.com)

    PG South: Bethel girl was 'dyeing' to win aswimming title (Today)  Mar 5, 2009
    Zimmer, a University of Akron recruit who will be seeded highly at the PIAA championship meet March 11-14 in the 500, also won the 200 freestyle for the second time in her career, swimming it in 1:52. 02. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    High School Notebook: Westinghouse's coach suspended for 1 year  Mar 3, 2009
    Former Pitt coach Walt Harris had talked with Seneca Valley officials about the job a month ago, but Harris eventually accepted an assistant coach's position at the University of Akron. Mike White can be reached at. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    BGSU Finishes Eleventh at MAC Championships  Mar 1, 2009
    At the end of the MAC Championships the top three schools include University of Akron with 126 points, Kent State University scoring 101 points and the University of Miami with 73 points. "We'll have to work hard and get ready for outdoor competition," said Wells. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Comeback Sends Milwaukee Baseball Team Past Akron, 9-7  Mar 1, 2009
    - Senior hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the seventh inning to propel the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team to a 9-7 victory over the University of Akron Saturday afternoon at the Jacksonville Invitational. The Panthers (2-4) trailed the Zips (0-6) on four different occasions in the contest, but won for the second-straight day when Long's home run turned a 7-5 deficit into an 8-7 lead. (Uwmpanthers.com)

    Barkley pleads guilty to drunk driving  Feb 25, 2009
    Dawson spent the past three seasons as linebackers coach at the University of Akron. Former Miami coach Larry Coker is one of three finalists to become the first coach for Texas-San Antonio's program. (Boston Globe)

    Some Common Flaws In Ghanas Codes Of Conducts  Feb 24, 2009
    University of Akron -USA. profkristof@yahoo. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Spaz completes coaching staff  Feb 24, 2009
    Dawson, who has 11 years of coaching experience, has spent the past three seasons (2006-08) as linebackers coach at the University of Akron. Prior to his stint with the Zips, Dawson was an assistant at University of New Hampshire for six seasons (2000-05), spending his final two years as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Is Tamale Becoming Synonymous with Violence?  Feb 21, 2009
    The University of Akron. Akron, Ohio, USA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Falcons Return to Intra-Divisional Play with Saturday Game at Akron  Feb 20, 2009
    21) tilt against the University of Akron. tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at James A. Rhodes Arena (5,500). (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Agriculture, our Economy, and the EPAs: What Should Prez Mills Do?  Feb 19, 2009
    com) The University of Akron Akron, Ohio, USA. Source:Sulemana , Iddisah. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    PG South: Mt. Lebanon, McKeesport in a rematch less than two weeks after their first meeting (Today)  Feb 19, 2009
    Therein lies perhaps the most intriguing matchup of the rematch: Marshall, a University of Akron recruit and the most dominating post presence in the WPIAL, against Mt. Lebanon's Deion Turman, a 6-8 junior center with Division I talent who could be the best post opponent Marshall has faced all season. David said Turman more than held his own in the earlier meeting, in which both players impacted the game much more defensively than offensively. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Goodyear Cutting Nearly 5,000 Jobs After 4Q Loss  Feb 19, 2009
    In this Oct. 12, 2006 file photo, Robert J. Keegan, chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president of the Goodyear Tire r Company, lectures a group of University of Akron, in Akron, Ohio. Goodyear Tire r Co., the biggest U.S. tire maker, said Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009, it plans to cut 5,000 jobs this year after swinging to a fourth-quarter loss as sales sank 21 percent. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Records Aplenty as Falcons Down Central Michigan, 94-79  Feb 16, 2009
    21) game at the University of Akron. The Falcons will play two road games (at Buffalo, Feb. 25) before returning home for a Feb. 28 game vs. Kent State University. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    BGSU Hosts Central Michigan Sunday Afternoon  Feb 15, 2009
    following the CMU contest, the Brown and Orange will prepare for the second round-robin swing through the MAC's East Division, beginning with a game at the University of Akron on Saturday, Feb. 21. DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE, DOUBLE YOUR FUN The BGSU-CMU game will be the first of two basketball games at venerable Anderson Arena on Sunday (Feb. (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Canadas Loonie Headed Back to Par With Greenback, Gartman Says  Feb 10, 2009
    30, said Gartman, who graduated from the University of Akron in Ohio in 1972, before attending graduate school at North Carolina State University. It looks like it has a formidable nature. (Bloomberg)

    Pennsylvania: Signing day recap  Feb 8, 2009
    Blackhawk quarterback Jake Delmonico has committed to the University of Akron, according to the Beaver County Times ... Erie Cathedral Prep tight end Jon Root is headed to the University of Akron, while teammate Jason Faipler will play next year for William both according to the Erie Times-News. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Swimming & Diving  Feb 8, 2009
    Zippy Invitational (University of Akron). 12/05/08. (Gobonnies.com)


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