Say YES to hands-on research experiences. An affordable degree that puts you on track to start your career. Leadership opportunities. Meaningful relationships with faculty. Open your eyes to all the possibilities at UA – then jump in head-first. Give yourself a little more YES!

Fall ’25 Sport Technology students took their learning to the field — literally. Thank you to the Cleveland Browns Performance Innovation Team for an inside look at the strength, conditioning, and tech powering today’s athletes.

At this time of the year, University of Akron students reflect on what makes UA a special place, while President R.J. Nemer and Zippy wish the UA community a happy holiday season. We hope everyone has a restful winter break filled with warmth and light. Go Zips!

The @TeamTresselFC is coming to InfoCision Stadium on Tuesday! See you at the game. 💪

🚀 Roovember 2025 is here! Find your purpose. Give with passion. 💙 Visit https://t.co/KxVu2z5Lg3 to find the project that inspires you most. #Roovember2025 #ZipsGiveBack

There’s no place like UA! 💙 Follow the yellow roo road to the Student Union on Friday, Oct. 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to grab a piece of candy and a photo with Do’roo’thy herself! 🌪️ 👠

🎉 Roovember 2025: Passion Meets Purpose begins Nov 1! Unite to support scholarships & programs that shape our students’ future. Visit https://t.co/KxVu2z5Lg3 💙 #Roovember2025 #ZipsGiveBack

Sometimes the best college decisions are the ones you do not actually make. 💙 For Jaylah Lacewell and Madison Bickerstaff, saying yes to a random roommate assignment shaped their experience through classes, leadership programs and even travel abroad. https://t.co/QzOx36ln2F

Zips from near and far returned to campus for a Homecoming Week filled with connection, celebration and tradition. From the Annual Coleman Common Cookout to the pep rally, tailgate and game day win, this was Akron pride at its best.

All hail our 2025 Homecoming royalty! 👑 Congrats to King Zach Fulton and Queen Pailey Vitale. 💙💛 #ForeverAZip

Two new exhibitions are opening this week at UA’s Emily Davis Gallery, including Cindy Sherman UnMasked: Photographs by Abe Frajndlich, a rare look at never-before-seen portraits of the iconic artist. Learn more: https://t.co/VAzJInQNnv

We are preparing students for the future of work. @uakronbusiness has launched a new degree in applied artificial intelligence and information systems, blending technical skills with business strategy. Learn more: https://t.co/zlXScphYXF

We are honored to welcome Emmy Award-winning journalist Connie Chung for the 2025 John S. Knight Lectureship. She will join President R.J. Nemer for a fireside chat about her pioneering career. The event is free and open to the public.

Say YES to research that matters! At The University of Akron, Dr. Chelsea Miller and her student researchers are getting their hands dirty (literally!) studying how freeze-thaw cycles affect ant populations, and what that means for us in a changing climate.

Celebrate Zippy's Fall Fest with our 2025 Homecoming t-shirt for just $20! In store pick-up and shipping available through Sunday, September 28! 🍁🦘🎃 https://t.co/arwhCZuk7O Shirts will also be for sale at the Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Lot #10 from 11am - 3pm.

Tonight, UA joins cities nationwide for the National Blue Out, raising awareness during National Missing & Trafficked Foster Children Awareness Week. Help us shine a light for foster youth. Thank you, City of Akron, for lighting State St. & Main St.! #BlueOut @seeusnow

YES, Zips work with tigers. Biomedical science major Gurkiran Natt interned at the Akron Zoo, observing Sumatran tigers and contributing to real research. Here at The University of Akron, you get the chance to go beyond the classroom.

Connie Chung is coming to campus to kick off the 50th anniversary celebration of honors education at UA. Join her for a fireside chat with President R.J. Nemer on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in E.J. Thomas Hall. Free and open to the public. Learn more: https://t.co/wBvU6dmT3A

YES, you can jump right into research as an undergrad! At The University of Akron, the Department of Biology’s Tiered Mentoring Program gives you the chance to roll up your sleeves in the lab and the field, all while building real mentorship connections with faculty.

More than 15,000 students said yes to UA this fall, and the energy is incredible. From our largest first-year class since 2021 to growth among transfers, graduate and law students, life at UA is thriving. Learn more about what is fueling our success. https://t.co/RcSf2KAVPY

Today we pause to reflect on 9/11. Coleman Common holds 2,977 flags, each honoring a life lost that day.