The 2026 edition of CORE (College Overnight Readiness Experience) featured unique experiences for a couple dozen high school students. Coordinator Donray Bennett explains the concept and its benefits along with student ambassadors Jordan Rogan and Cassidy Ballew. This episode also features excerpts from some students who created their own podcast during CORE.
CORE is presented by the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences at The University of Akron.
The student podcasts are can be heard in their entirety here: The Good and The Bad

What is commonly known as the Towpath Trail is enjoyed by countless walkers, runners, bicyclists, nature observers, and others every year. The person at the helm of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is now the retired president & CEO. Dan Rice, a UAkron graduate, talks about the shaping and importance of the trail with WZIP's George Smith. 

This episode consists of highlights from the Spring 2026 Commencement Exercises of the College4 of Health and Human Sciences and the College of Business. You will hear speeches and other remarks from Board of Trustees Chair Michael Saxton, President R.J. Nemer, the provost, deans of the colleges, and others, including student responders Jessica Sparks and Mason Dexter.
You can watch recent and archived ceremonies in their entirety. 

This episode consists of highlights from the Spring 2026 Commencement Exercises of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Polymer Science. You will hear speeches and other remarks from Board of Trustees Chair Michael Saxton, President R.J. Nemer, the provost, deans of the colleges, and others, including student responders Estrella Lemus and Pailey Vitale.
You can watch recent and archived ceremonies in their entirety. 

As hundreds of UAkron students are wrapping up their final courses as undergraduate students, there's also time for reflection and excitement about next steps. Meet a few of them who happen to be from WZIP: Alyssa Clemetson, Chessa Homan, Nicole Zylka, Mikayla Springston, Jordan Johnson, and Noah Steele. They and their fellow graduates will always be Zips!

It's time for the 47th Annual University of Akron Steel Drum Concert. Director Matt Dudack and percussion performance major Emma Sovacool talk about the musical styles and what it takes to play this instrument. Learn more:
The University of Akron Steel Drum Band
The University of Akron School of Music

Just in time for Valentine's Day but not the discussion about love that you may expect! Dr. Juan Xi discusses new research that investigates rewards of everyday loving behavior and its correlation with flourishing.
Want to know more?  The full article: Feeling Loved, Showing Love, and Flourishing: Implications of Survey Findings for the Practice of Leadership Across All Sectors
If you want to study sociology: https://www.uakron.edu/sociology/

What is a Zips Visit Day vs. a Future Zips Day vs. an Academic Spotlight? The University of Akron Office of Undergraduate Admissions sorts it out! Join Nina Reinbolt and Chris Stimler who also have other tips for prospective students and their families including the application process. 

The University of Akron is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The EX[L] Center for Community Engaged Learning. Director Dr. Christin Seher and Assistant Director Megan DeLong-Borick offer just a sample of the "hands-on, community-based, problem-centered learning" that happens through the EX[L] Center on a regular basis. 
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Highlights from the second of two fall graduation ceremonies that include the College of Engineering & Polymer Science and the College of Health & Human Sciences and feature speeches from University of Akron President R.J. Nemer, student responder Aidan Winkhart, and others. You can also watch the commencement in its entirety.