Zips Athletics honored 36 student-athletes on Monday evening in a pre-graduation ceremony at InfoCision Stadium.

In what has been dubbed as the "Year of the Vault", former University of Akron pole vaulter Shawn Barber (Kingwood, Texas) returns to his native Texas as one of three finalists for the Bowerman Award, which will be presented by the United States Track ...

The University of Akron track and field program will host the Fourth-Annual Pole Vault Convention at Stile Athletics Field House from January 9th and 10th, 2016. The event is designed to be an all-inclusive pole vault experience for athletes, coaches a...

Several intercollegiate teams from The University of Akron Department of Athletics participated in Akron s 2105 Walk to End Alzheimer s on Sunday morning.

The University of Akron track and field team celebrated its 2015 campaign at the squad's annual Akron Track Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 3, at James A. Rhodes Arena, as head coach Dennis Mitchell handed out awards to 12 student-athletes.

Akron football head coach Terry Bowden, track & field/cross country head coach Dennis Mitchell, and three-time NCAA pole vault champion Shawn Barber will be on this week's edition of Zips Live, presented by Lee Hyder and Associates, at Johnny J's Pub a...

The University of Akron track and field program will hold its 2015 Celebration Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at James A. Rhodes Arena.

The University of Akron track and field team will hold an informative meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1, for students interested in trying out for the squad for the 2015-16 campaign.

University of Akron pole vaulter Shawn Barber (Kingwood, Texas) has announced he will forgo his final year of eligibility and turn professional after capturing the gold medal at the IAAF World Track and Field Championships in Beijing, China, on Aug. 24.

The culmination of hard work and determination paid off for University of Akron junior pole vaulter Shawn Barber (Kingwood, Texas) on Monday, Aug. 24, as he captured the gold medal at the IAAF World Track and Field Championships with a winning jump of ...