Handful of Northeast Ohio Universities Vie for Million Dollar Prize

Thanks to an increasing amount of college degree recipients within the region, a handful of Akron-area colleges are up to split a $1 million prize. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that under the nationwide “Talent Dividend” competition, the metro area that saw the biggest increase in degree recipients from 2009-13 will win the award. The University of Akron, Kent State, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Hiram College, and a Stark State satellite campus all comprise the Northeast Ohio region. Currently, the group is one of six finalists. If they win, the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education—a consortium representing the schools—would split the money, the Beacon says.

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The number of college degrees handed out in Summit and Portage counties soared over the last four years, making the Akron region a national finalist for a $1 million prize.

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