There are gaps in history- missing pieces, missing voices. The LGBTQ+ community is often among them, but a grant-funded project could change that, at least for Akron and Summit County. Tony Pankuch, education and outreach coordinator at the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology and Dr. Hillary Nunn, professor of English, are collecting artifacts for the Akron LGBTQ+ Archive at The University of Akron Archives & Special Collections.
Contact Tony or Hillary: LGBTQArchive@uakron.edu

Akron Alight, Surviving Prohibition in Akron, and Neighbors Worlds Apart are three exhibits in Olin Hall produced by University of Akron students from the Department of Anthropology. Sea Berry describes some artifacts found during archeaological digs and learning about their meaning.

It was a big deal in the streaming world, and it was happening here at The University of Akron. Streamer University. Led by international streaming superstar Kai Cenat, it was actually a former UA student who who successfully pitched this location to his boss, who happens to be Kai Cenat. WZIP's Jordan Johnson decided to learn more about the producer with Zips roots, Michael Matthews.

Enjoy highlights from Spring 2025 Commencement at The University of Akron, including speeches from President R.J. Nemer, College of Health and Human Sciences Dean Dr. Dan Friesner, College of Business Associate Dean Dr. Debmalya Mukherjee, and Student Responders Abigail Daniel and Shareef Awadallah.

Enjoy highlights from Spring 2025 Commencement at The University of Akron, including speeches from President R.J. Nemer, Deans Dr. Mitchell McKinney and Dr. Craig Menzemer, Student Responders Miranda Brainard and Sarah Powell.

Become acquainted with three different student-produced podcasts. This episode of ZipsUnlimited features an excert from Melanin & Motion, Dungeons & Dystopias, and SPT Overtime: Zips Gameday. You can find their podcasts on most platforms, although at least one of them is not currently available on Apple Podcasts.

They have all been a part of WZIP-FM, but now it is time for them to move on. Meet some of our soon-to-be alumni about their time at The University of Akron, future plans, and final thoughts as students. Of course, each is "forever a Zip."
In photo: Kirsten James, Trey Hubbard, Nik Antenucci, Isabelle Khoury, Kiyara Wade, Drew Bailey, Corey Teuton, Marcus Anderson

Unveiled Minds is the name of the 2025 edition of the Senior Graphic Design Exibition at The University of Akron Myers School of Art. Jacob Hamilton and Nicolle Reich preview the expo and talk about what it means to be a graphic designer.
Instagram: @uakrondesign