The University of Akron received some good enrollment news this year with a large freshman class and its total number of students up 3.4% compared to last fall.

It's the first major enrollment increase the university has seen in years, though its total enrollment, 15,318, is still about half of what it was in 2010.

University of Akron President R.J. Nemer called the enrollment growth “a testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff" in a news release.

"There is incredible momentum at UA," he said. "From excellent educational programming to the unmatched spirit across campus, the energy here is palpable. Students and families are recognizing that The University of Akron is creating opportunity and saying a resounding ‘yes’ to student success.”

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