Akron and nearby Canton are often referred to as a single region. The Akron-Canton Regional Airport, for example, is named for both places. The U.S. Census Bureau counts the two metropolitan areas separately, but together, Akron and Canton offer various resources.
Akron is home to The University of Akron, a world leader in polymer research. The University offers a combined B.S./M.D. program with the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Other colleges and universities located near Akron are Kent State Univserity (located in Kent), Hiram College (located in Hiram), and the College of Wooster (located in Wooster). Akron’s industry offers a mix of research, financial, and high tech sectors.