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. 
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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.
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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?).