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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 on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity. The University of Akron offers about 200 undergraduate and more than 100 graduate majors and has an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. The university's School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering is housed in a 12-story reflective glass building near downtown Akron on the western edge of the main campus. UA's Archives of the History of American Psychology is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The University of Akron will be a leading public research university with an unsurpassed commitment to community engagement with a great American legacy city, Akron. We will: Be an opportunity university for all types of learners, be known as a willing and constructive partner for business, government and the non-profit sector, be an institution of innovation willing to invest in unique approaches that increase opportunity for students and reduce costs, sponsor an array of superb academic programs relevant to the future, and make and keep promises to our students, ourselves and this community.

The University of Akron (UA) has prepared students for successful careers in engineering, business, technology, health care, education, pre-law, pre-med and the arts and sciences. At UA, you’ll also have the connections and support to make your time in college result in much more than earning a degree. You'll graduate with leadership skills and a full resume to set you apart from your peers. From student organizations to club sports, a game room, state-of-the-art recreation and wellness center, and more -- the University of Akron's campus with be your home away from home for four exciting years. Situated in northeastern Ohio, the city boasts a rich history and distinctive story. Having retooled itself, the area is a magnet for jobs, technology and investment. Akron’s top industries include health care, education, manufacturing, bioscience, and polymers. The greater Akron area is also the home of LeBron James and offers easy access to quality-of-life attractions including sporting events (Pro Football Hall of Fame, PGA events, as well as professional baseball, basketball, and football), outdoor recreation (hiking, biking, golf, skiing, sailing, and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park), and music.