University of Akron
Public university in Akron
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| 2022 | Men's basketball team defeated rival Kent State in the MAC Tournament championship, earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament, their fourth MAC tournament title and first since 2013. |
| August 2022 | The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that 36 previously fired professors were rehired as adjuncts with significantly reduced pay. |
| 2021 | The Lone Star Fraternity suspends operations due to reports of hazing. |
| 2021 | The Board of Trustees extends President Miller's contract, increasing his deferred compensation and offering additional bonuses. |
| May 2020 | President Miller announces consolidation of eleven academic colleges into five due to COVID-19 pandemic budget issues, resulting in the elimination of 97 full-time professors. |
| October 1 2019 | Gary Miller becomes the 18th president of the University of Akron, with a five-year contract and a base salary of $475,000. |
| 2018 | Moody's upgrades the university's outlook to stable, noting improved enrollment and rising donations. |
| May 2016 | Moody's Investors Service downgrades the university's bonds from stable to negative, citing low enrollment and high debts. |
| February 3 2016 | The university's Honors College was renamed in honor of Dr. Gary B. and Pamela S. Williams. |
| 2015 | The university eliminates over 200 positions due to a $6 million budget deficit. |
| 2015 | University enrollment reached 25,117 students. |
| 2014 | Luis M. Proenza concludes his presidency after 15 years of leading the University of Akron. |
| 2011 | Buchtel Hall underwent restoration, removing the exterior blackening from previous fire damage. |
| 2010 | Men's soccer team secured the NCAA 'College Cup' championship by defeating the Louisville Cardinals, marking their first NCAA national team championship. |
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