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Quinn Smith, a University of Akron senior graphic design major, has earned a national honor from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) for a class project he completed in the Myers School of Ar...
06/26/2026
University of Akron students traded the traditional classroom for Alaska, where immersive learning, new perspectives and unforgettable experiences changed the way they see science, culture and each...
06/26/2026
Three UA graduates who missed the University’s Commencement festivities in May due to a medical emergency received their diplomas in a recent special ceremony on Tuesday, June 23.
06/25/2026
Three UA faculty members have each earned a Fulbright research award for the 2026-27 academic year.
06/23/2026
As an undergraduate at UA, Gavin Puhala is already gaining experiences many students won’t encounter for years — conducting research in a medical university laboratory and stepping earl...
06/15/2026
Through moments of doubt and discovery, Sophia Swain’s journey shows how mentorship can shape not just a career — but a future.
06/10/2026
Joseph “Joe” Dick ’56 created the first drawing of The University of Akron mascot Zippy while he was a UA student.
06/2/2026
University of Akron students make an impact on their fellow Zips by volunteering at the Campus Cupboard.
05/26/2026
Recent engineering alumna Sarah Beyea gained valuable real-world experience through co-ops and hands-on learning. But some of the most meaningful growth in her time at Akron hasn’t happened i...
05/20/2026
Ciel Wise didn’t come to UA planning to wait her turn. From the moment she stepped on campus, she looked for ways to grow — to find people who would challenge her, support her and help ...
05/18/2026