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 ...

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.