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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

If you don't like jazz, you don't like Christmas! That's according to jazz pianist Theron Brown. He and saxophonist Chris Coles, both accomplished musicians and both assistant professors of practice at UA, will explain that statement as they talk about the jazz community and JazzWeek 25: Abundance and the jazz community. More on JazzFest 25: Abundance: https://www.uakron.edu/jazz

Two new books that examine the past yet remind us in some ways of the present. Meet Dr. Mary Triece, author of Radical Advocate: Ida B. Wells and the Road to Race and Gender Justice , in which Triece introduces the concept of “radical embodied advocacy. ” Also, Triece explains her findings in Memory Work: White Ignorance and Black Resistance in Popular Magazines, 1900-1910 . 

That title is misleading - ZipAssist needs more than just pants! Just ask Alison Doehring, who is the senior director of ZipAssist & Student Affairs Development. There are many ways our Zips need a little help now and then - from the Campus Cupboard to the new Clothing Collab, where students can get donated professional clothing for internship or job interviews, and more. 

Hitting a roadblock on the resolution to get fit in the new year? Some advice on how to get past it with emphasis on the multitude of resources through The University of Akron Student Recreation and Wellness Services. Rusty Caldwell and Madelynn Hill have the answers!

Variety of majors? Cost of tuition? Stuff to do?  Yes, all of that and more. University of Akron Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions Chris Stimler walks us through the questions he is asked and the answers he provides to families on the hunt for a college home. Want to join us for a Future Zips Day? Learn more and register

When you oversee a safe environment, police take on a role that focuses more on awareness and prevention. Just ask University of Akron Police Chief Jim Gilbride, who also offers general safety tips and explains how campus closure decisions are made. 

Highlights from the Fall 2024 afternoon ceremony, featuring the College of Engineering and Polymer Science as well as the College of Health & Human Sciences, include remarks from various UA dignitaries as well as class representative Kiara Bowens Audio for this podcast was provided by The University of Akron's YouTube channel, where you can watch this and other commencement ceremonies. 

Highlights from the Fall 2024 morning ceremony, featuring the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Business, including remarks from various UA dignitaries as well as class representative Oscar Laasko Audio for this podcast was provided by The University of Akron's YouTube channel, where you can watch this and other commencement ceremonies. 

When we say that Santa Claus is coming to town, we mean it! Santa took a short break from overseeing all those elves to chat with WZIP's Liam Riggenbach about the requests he's received, what he likes about Akron, and his favorite foods (can you guess?). 

Learning. Shopping. Zippy Claus. You'll have to listen to hear how these things go together and how there are many other ways to desrcribe the ZipsGuide Holiday Market. Professor Julie Cajigas explains how public relations students put it together. IG: @ZipsGuideAkron

Music and Dance go together, right? They will meld in a unique way for The University of Akron Dance Company's 2024 Dance Conert. Choreographers Colleen Barnes, also the artistic director of Joffrey South is one of the choreographers, and Chris Coles is a jazz professor. They'll set the scene in this episode and also talk about the relevance of studying dance and music. Tickets: tickets@rubbercity...

Matt Schafer helps to keep polka music alive every Saturday on WZIP! Matt chats a little about polka music before playing a few tunes during a live episode of ZipsUnlimited on World College Radio Day. 

Preview the WZIP music special, WZIP Out LOUD, with WZIP's Marley Weigman and Pride Radio Cleveland's (106.5 HD-2) Cody Brown.

A unique partnership among The University of Akron, Rubber City Theatre, and New Place Players is bringing The Masque of Night to UA!  Rooted in Romeo & Juliet and featuring some contemporary components, The Masque of Night opens September 20. Sarah Jones Saddleton and Dane Leasure bring details about the performace, the venue, and the partnership, and the relevance of studying and participati...

With a mission to save lives, UA double-graduate and current grad student, Courtney Brown, talks about his nonprofit organization, Winners and Leaders, Inc. and previews the Back to School Community Love Bash. I nstagram: winners_and_leaders

The use of various types of heart monitors is relatively common, and Dr. Kye-Shin Lee, associate professor in UA's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has found a way to make the monitors more accurate while using less battery power. 

The Akron Baseball Project CEO Donny Brooks is continuing to blend community, education, and baseball for young people in Akron. The project, offering a camp August 17, is also unveiling a new theme song. Brooks, along with Mz Pursley and Peoplez330 talk about it all. Link to music video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BdjSI1r1l4

University of Akron graduate Allen Grimes visited WZIP (where he started his first career as a radio news reporter) to talk about how his background in storytelling combined with his 26-year background in local and federal law enforcement to create his latest book: When the Lantern Swings. More information about Allen and his books:  https://www.allengrimeswriter.com/