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Women’s Cross Country Recognized by NCAA for Academic Progress Rate

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AKRON, Ohio– The University of Akron women's cross country team received a Public Recognition Award from the NCAA on Wednesday, based on the most recent multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR).

The Zips posted an APR in the Top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sport over the last four reported academic years (2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15). The APR is an annual scorecard of academic achievement calculated for all Division I sports teams nationally.