The University of Akron will be well represented when the IAAF World Track and Field Championships get underway on Saturday, Aug. 22, in Beijing, China, as junior Shawn Barber (Kingwood, Texas) and sophomore Clayton Murphy (New Paris Ohio) will compete...

University of Akron sophomore Clayton Murphy (New Paris, Ohio) parlayed a strong finishing kick into a berth in the 800-meter semifinals with a time of 1:48.08 at the IAAF World Track and Field Championships on Saturday, Aug. 22.

University of Akron junior pole vaulter Shawn Barber (Kingwood, Texas) continued his chase towards a podium finish at the IAAF World Track and Field Championships on Saturday, Aug. 22, qualifying for the championship finals with a jump of 18-8.25 (5.70m).

The incredible run on the world stage for University of Akron sophomore Clayton Murphy (New Paris, Ohio) this summer came to an end on Sunday, Aug. 23, as he crossed the line as the top-American finisher in the semifinals of the 800 meters at the IAAF ...

The 16 summer graduates join 41 Akron student-athletes that earned their degrees as part of the spring commencement ceremonies in May as members of the Class of 2015.

University of Akron sophomore Clayton Murphy (New Paris, Ohio) capped another successful international race crossing the line in the 800 meters at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships (NACAC) in 1:46.38 to earn a silver meda...

University of Akron sophomore Clayton Murphy (New Paris, Ohio) has been named to the United States roster in the 800 meters for the IAAF World Track and Field Championships, Aug. 22-30, in Beijing, China, USA Track and Field announced on Monday, Aug. 10.

In what has been dubbed as the "Year of the Vault", University of Akron junior pole vaulter Shawn Barber (Kingwood, Texas) capitalized on his success this season capturing the fan vote for the Bowerman Award presented annually by the United States Trac...

Akron sophomore Clayton Murphy (New Paris, Ohio) returns to the track on Friday, Aug. 7, competing for the United States in the semifinals of the 800 meters at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships (NACAC) in San Jose, Costa ...

University of Akron sophomore Clayton Murphy (New Paris, Ohio) ran the second-fastest time (1:50.54) in the semifinal round of the 800 meters for the United States at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships (NACAC) on Friday, A...