Category Archives: Speakers

Applications for nine scholarships in journalism and public relations are being accepted for the 2019-20 school year. Five John S. Knight scholarships, each worth $5,000, will be awarded to college students pursuing degrees in journalism or public relations.  One $5,000 … Continue reading →

Political scientist Norman J. Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute will deliver a speech entitled “Is the 25th Amendment Enough? Challenges in Presidential Succession” at the Akron Press Club Friday, January 25. There will be the opportunity for questions following … Continue reading →

Join the Akron Press Club for a panel discussion on the state of Akron’s arts community Monday, December 3, at the Tangier in Akron. There will the opportunity for questions from the audience. The arts have been a vital part … Continue reading →

The annual Akron Press Club book sale will be Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Summit County Historical Society, Perkins Stone Mansion, 550 Copley Road at South Portage Path, Akron. The sale provides a wonderful … Continue reading →

Jim Renacci, a Republican member of Congress who is running for the U.S. Senate in November, will speak at the Akron Press Club, Tuesday, October 9, at the Tangier in Akron. There will be the opportunity for questions from the … Continue reading →

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will deliver the annual State of the County speech at the John S. Knight Center on Thursday, August 30. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. and the program will begin at noon. There will be the opportunity for questions following … Continue reading →

Sherrod Brown, a Democrat running for re-election in November, will speak at the Akron Press Club Friday, May 11, at the Tangier in Akron. There will be the opportunity for questions from the audience. Doors will open at 11 a.m. … Continue reading →