I have only been living in Akron for the past 6 years so I can only attest to a couple of your questions, but I can say for sure that the university has an excellent nursing program! The two good elementary schools I know of are King Elementary and the Montessori school out in Fairlawn. Akron has SO much to do in the summer time, there is a free weekly concert down by Lock 3 with vendors and other activities, Art in the Park, Highland theatre, the Gorge Metro park... One of my favorite restaurants is in Highland Square, a mediterranean place called Alladins with the yummiest food. I'm not sure what else I could answer for you, but I hope this helps!