what is akron university known for
The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio, United States.The university is part of the University System of Ohio and is regarded as a world leader in polymer research. As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering.he University of Akron's athletic teams are known as the Zips, originally short for Zippers, overshoes that were nationally popular in the 1920s and 1930s, and the zipper âan invention from Akron (Judson). The university's mascot is  Zippy , a kangaroo.