Akron

Kent State University

Home of the liquid crystal institute where liquid crystal displays were invented is about 15 miles northeast of downtown akron in the delightful small college town of kent.

The University of Akron is one of the best schools in the country for engineering and polymer science.

Named for Northeast Ohio's prominent role in the aerospace and aviation industry. The Aeros are a champion Eastern League AA minor league baseball team that is part of the Major League Baseball Cleveland Indians farm system. Located just 45 minutes south of Jacobs Field, the Akron Aeros often receive Major Leaguers like a AAA team right before they are sent up to Cleveland.

U of Akron is a member of the Mid-American Conference of NCAA College Sports.

A summer professional theater provided by Kent State University.