For the second consecutive season, the University of Akron was recognized as the Mid-American Conference's top men's athletics programs by claiming the 2016-17 Reese Trophy in back-to-back seasons.

Sixty-six student-athletes will don their caps and gowns this weekend, as part of the 2,994 University of Akron students, participating in the Spring and Summer 2017 commencement ceremonies.

The Akron men's and women's cross country team under the leadership of head coaches Lee LaBadie and David Gramlich received recognition for their efforts in the classroom as both were honored by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coach...