college town!

Okay, Lakewood isn't really a college town - even though we do have a lot of residents who are attending various schools of higher education in the greater Cleveland area and the city has a reputation for an active social scene because of the plethora of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops located along the city's main drags.

However, Lakewood is now home to satellite facility of the University of Akron.

According to the University of Akron website:

The University of Akron Lakewood is a state-of-the-art facility offering the finest tech-enhanced and tech-supported community space in the city. It consists of three state-of-the-art distance-learning classrooms, a testing center, a community meeting room, a fully loaded conference room, administrative offices and a student lounge.

Students will have access to all UA resources, including regional education and local community partnerships.

From perusal of the website, the new University of Akron Lakewood location will be a great asset to not only people seeking a college degree but to anyone who is committed to lifelong learning. Check out the link above to see what is offered at UA-Lakewood.

Programs are not limited to adults, this summer the facility will be offering a Chinese Summer Camp for 7th - 12th grade students (July 16-20) whereby the kids will learn about Chinese language, art, history, sports and calligraphy and even take a field trip to Cleveland's own Asia Town. Click here for information about the week-long summer program.

UA-Lakewood is located in the recently renovated historic Baily Building on the corner of Detroit Avenue and Warren Road.