Phi Kappa Tau - University of Akron

06/02/2026

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

A legend of University of Akron history, our brother Joseph T. “Ted” Dick has passed away at 96. In 1953, he created Zippy and her legacy that has defined our campus spirit for generations. Ted was also partially, or wholly, responsible for our initiating Bonzo the monkey into the Alpha Phi chapter, the famous ape from Ronald Reagan’s “Bedtime For Bonzo” movie. Read more at the link below. Rest in peace to a true Zip legend. 💔

https://www.akronphitau.com/alumni/history/bonzo

05/11/2026

Senior Spotlight

Our final senior spotlight of the year, meet David Rinehart.

Major: Civil Engineering
Pledged: Fall 2021
Future Plans: Starting a career at Kimley-Horn in Telecom Engineering
Favorite Memory: Spring Break 2022

We wish David the best in this next chapter and cannot wait to see all he accomplishes.

05/01/2026

Happy 73rd birthday Zippy! 🦘 Did you know Zippy was created by an Akron Phi Tau? 73 years ago, a contest was put on by the student council to design a mascot. Joseph “Ted” Dick, ‘54, submitted the very first official design of Zippy. Zippy is also an honorary sister of the chapter as shown from our 2003 composite! 💛💙

05/01/2026

Senior Spotlight

Meet Jacob Lewis.

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Pledged: Fall 2022
Future Plans: Starting a career as a Systems Engineer at RoviSys Building Technologies and building a future with his fiancée, Faith
Favorite Memory: Daytona 2025

Wishing Jacob and his fiancée, Faith, all the best as they build their future together.

04/21/2026

Happy philanthropy week! 💪 This week we are raising funds to donate to our local service and philanthropic organization, . We are super excited and hope that ALL of you can make it!

04/20/2026

Senior Spotlight

Meet Danial.

Major: Computer Science with a Minor in Applied Math
Pledged: Fall 2023
Future Plans: Job searching and pursuing a career in Software Engineering
Favorite Memory: Spring Break 2025

Wishing Danial success in everything that comes next.