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The University of Akron is the region’s most influential public research university, contributing to the resurgence of the local economy, providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines, and known for an innovative approach to higher education. With about 19,000 students and 200+ associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate and law degree programs, UA offers career-focused and experiential learning. UA brings together diverse disciplines in ways that provide students with life-long skills, internships and co-ops, opportunities for academic research, study abroad, on-campus student employment and service projects designed for diverse groups of learners, including full-time, part-time and online students, veterans, and adults returning to the classroom.

10/27/2026

As we always say: The best Halloween costumes are inspired by your heroes. Thanks, Ms. Frizzle!

Catch Zippy in her Halloween costume at the Jean Hower Taber Student Union from 12–1:30 p.m. tomorrow for photos, candy and a little Halloween magic! Open to all UA students, faculty and staff.

10/27/2026

Resident mad scientist, Professor Ziegler, is at it again. 🤮

10/23/2026

He’s baaaaack. Time for another thrilling experiment from our resident mad scientist, Professor Ziegler. Mwahahaha.

Different paths, same destination. 💙As National Transfer Student Week comes to a close, we're highlighting three more st...
10/22/2026

Different paths, same destination. 💙

As National Transfer Student Week comes to a close, we're highlighting three more students whose journeys brought them to The University of Akron.

Swipe to hear what led them to UA and how they're making the most of their experience.

10/22/2026

A co-op that turned into a career.

Adam Spray (BS Electrical Engineering ’15) got his start at PTA Engineering, Inc. through UA’s co-op program. Now, 11 years later, he’s still there as an Associate Electrical Engineer.

Hear how it all came full circle.

Every transfer journey has a story worth sharing. In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we're highlighting Zips wh...
10/21/2026

Every transfer journey has a story worth sharing.

In honor of National Transfer Student Week, we're highlighting Zips who found their place at The University of Akron.

Swipe to hear their stories and what made UA the right fit for them.

10/20/2026

Dr. Selena Myers and two Akron Zips share how UA's co-op and placement program gives engineering and computing students hands-on experience and a head start on their careers.

10/19/2026

Turns out President Nemer knows a thing or two about the transfer student experience. 👀

10/16/2026

You might know Professor Ziegler as a chem professor, but this month, he’s UA’s very own MAD SCIENTIST. (Insert thunder sound effect.) Stay tuned for more spooky experiments.

10/14/2026

Generations of Zips… and the next ones are already in training. 🦘💙

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