University of Akron Parent Guide
Welcome to the Greater Akron area!
Settled among the rolling hills of the Old Connecticut Western Reserve and along the shores of the Ohio & Erie Canalway, the city of Akron is a place of rich heritage and cultural diversity.
Its unique location – the city is within 500 miles of half of the nation’s population – is reflected in the ethnicity, lifestyles and social diversity of its residents and visitors.
