The University of Akron Department of Athletics held its second annual Zippy Awards banquet, celebrating the achievements of the department's 400-plus student-athletes on Monday night in the ball room of the University's Student Union.

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

The Distinguished Scholar Athlete is a first-year award given to student-athletes who represent the ‘best of the best from each sport s Academic All-MAC Teams.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Akron men's and women's cross country squads earned 13 selections when the Mid-American Conference released its 2014 Men's and Women's Cross Country Academic All-MAC teams on Monday.