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STATE-OF-THE-ART
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With the campus and the athletics department having wrapped up a $300
million facilities upgrade in the summer of 2004, The University of Akron
has become one of the most modern and up-to-date campuses in the
Mid-American Conference. The Stile Athletics Field House and student
recreation center, along with an on-campus football practice facility, are
the newest additions to the athletics complex.
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Both the Stile Athletics Field House and student recreation center projects were
part of a $300-million, five-year campus improvement program. Under that initiative,
the University added or renovated 14 buildings, and created 30 acres of new
green space, including the planting of 30,000 trees, leading to a “New Landscape
for Learning” in Akron.
Amenities of the stile Athletics Field House and rec center include:
• A full 120-yard AstroPlay field, 300-meter Mondo track, strength and conditioning
center, indoor golf facility, football locker room and spectator seating for 1,200.
• The varsity strength and conditioning center, with over 8,000-square-feet of
space, includes both strength training and rehabilitation equipment.
• The Zips indoor golf facility (pictured top right) is among the best in the nation and
includes a putting green, bunker, video golf simulator and study lounge.
• Additional components include a training room, varsity locker rooms, plus stateof-the-art
athletic equipment and storage areas.
• A four-lane elevated running track, basketball courts, rock-climbing wall, recreational
pool and weight room highlight the student rec center.