The University of Akron

The original name for the university of Akron is Buchtel College. The University of Akron began in 1913 as Buchtel College. Originally affiliated with the Universalist Church, Buchtel College was officially transferred to the city of Akron, hence becoming the University of Akron.


Although "The University of Akron" remains the institution's official name, it's commonly and incorrectly referred to as "Akron University" by locals. The Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron Hotel gives you the perfect location for visiting the campus. For more information about visiting The University of Akron, visit www.uakron.edu.

University of Akron, Ohio Campus. The University of Akron, Ohio boasts an attractive and modern campus thanks to "A New Landscape for Learning," the $300 million dollar new construction program which was completed in 2004. During the construction, the University of Akron, Ohio underwent changes to 14 buildings and saw the building of nine new structures. A number of public streets were closed on the University of Akron campus to create better pedestrian paths and to add 30 acres of greenery.

University of Akron Athletics. The University of Akron athletic teams have captured major national titles in the last few years. In 2005, the men's soccer team took the number one ranking in men's college soccer, the first University of Akron athletics team ever to do so. The women's and men's cross-country teams each won their MAC championship in 2005. More recently, construction on a new stadium has been announced to provide the University of Akron athletic teams with an ultra-modern facility that holds up to 30,000 fans.