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SpringFest 2016

SpringFest 2016

May 4, 2016
Family, friends, and community members work to package 40,000 meals that will be distributed to hungry people around the world in Zak Huseins name.

Honoring Zak Husein by giving back

April 20, 2016
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April 20, 2016

The race to break down barriers of education

April 18, 2016
Dream Akron

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April 18, 2016
P.J. ORourke (left), John Greene (middle), and Carl Bernstein (right) talk politics, news and candidates at E.J. Thomas Hall last Thursday.

Renowned journalists talk presidential election

April 4, 2016
The 90s cover band Nine Deez Nite performed hit music throughout the night.

[PHOTO] Flashback to the 90s

April 4, 2016
Over 30 people attended Veiled Conversations, an event hosted by senior Israa Eddeb.

[PHOTO] Behind the hijab

March 14, 2016
The power of Yoga

The power of Yoga

March 9, 2016
John Zogby, David Cohen, James Holland, and Cyndra Miller participate in the panel The Transformative Power of the Millennial Vote in the 2016 Presidential Election.

EXL Launch Week day one: introductions, millennials

March 2, 2016
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March 2, 2016
From left to right, Professor Pam Schulze, Associate Professor Michelle Byrne, Associate Professor Kevin Kern, Professor Constance Bouchard, and Professor Steve Harp.

Faculty gather to reassure prospective students

February 17, 2016

Charity event to honor Zak Husein

February 1, 2016
Rethinking Race preview

Rethinking Race preview

January 27, 2016
Elizabeth Connolly, a junior speech pathology major, carves a cantaloupe.

[PHOTO] Ice Fest 2016

January 27, 2016
Joe Minocchi, an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences, speaks with a student about scheduling classes.

Class conundrums

January 25, 2016
Husein was shot and killed Monday night, Dec. 7.

Remembering Zakareia Husein

December 9, 2015
Akron-area millennials could transform the electorate — if they vote

Akron-area millennials could transform the electorate — if they vote

November 11, 2015
Megan Grund and Alvaro Rodriguez, H.O.L.A. members, dress in traditional costumes to celebrate Day of the Dead.

[PHOTO] Day of the Dead livens up the Union

November 2, 2015

Oddmall craft show and Geek Exposition to present free show in Akron

October 28, 2015

Zips to make a difference

October 21, 2015
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[PHOTO] Millennials’ voice on voting

October 19, 2015
Photo courtesy of UA Digest

Remembering first Zippy

October 12, 2015
Kyle Edmonds shakes hands with an employer after speaking with her about career opportunities.

Putting your best foot forward

October 7, 2015

Scarborough responds

October 5, 2015
Bordner Mural by William Sommer, displayed at Boss Park as part of the trolley tour.

Calling all ‘art nerds’

October 5, 2015
EJ links with Playhouse Square, Civic Theater

EJ links with Playhouse Square, Civic Theater

September 28, 2015
Uehleins artwork titled Pizza Party!

Students share artwork for Akron competition

September 21, 2015

Editor’s note and correction

September 21, 2015
Students gather to voice their opinion on the university president.

Protesting the President

September 9, 2015
Sexual assault awareness month

Sexual assault awareness month

April 6, 2015
The Tunnel of Oppression was hosted by ZPN on the third floor of the Student Union on Wednesday, March 18.

Tunnel of Oppression shatters stigma

March 18, 2015
Frank Warren reads secrets

[PHOTO] Frank Warren, his chamber of secrets

March 18, 2015
Yusuf Estes spoke to an audience of over 800 people at Quaker Square.

[PHOTO] Muslim speaker visits UA

March 16, 2015
Name change? President Scarborough considers dropping The University of Akron

Name change? President Scarborough considers dropping ‘The University of Akron’

March 11, 2015

Social media: another window to climb into

March 5, 2015
Rich Fields, the shows announcer, welcomes the audience on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Classic game show sells out

March 2, 2015
Steven Johnson spoke at the Akron Roundtable luncheon.

PBS host speaks on innovation

January 29, 2015
Students participate in the Power Plant Fiasco activity at the True Colors event.

Students discover their “True Colors”

November 17, 2014
Singer Dan Smith leads Bastille in their performance at E.J. Thomas Hall.

Bastille gives lively performance at E.J. Thomas Hall

October 27, 2014
The band urges the crowd to clap and sing along.

Rising band Grizfolk performs at Akron

October 27, 2014
Author Piper Kerman signs books for fans in the lobby of EJ Thomas Hall.

Author of ‘Orange is the New Black’ visits Akron

October 15, 2014
Bergs book was available for purchase at the event.

[PHOTO] NBC Producer Dave Berg discusses Jay Leno

September 25, 2014
Performers show off their dance to the audience.

Around the World party creates unity

September 23, 2014

Resources for students to think about

September 3, 2014
InfoCision Stadium hosted the Wheels for Education program.

[PHOTO] Akron welcomes back James with celebration

August 15, 2014
University of Akron President Scott Scarborough attends an event at Infocision Stadium welcoming Lebron James back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The event also served as James Family Reunion Barbecue for his Wheels for Education program.

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August 15, 2014
UA honors alumnus John Puglia with the exhibit titled Never Not Working: The Art and Influence of John Puglia.

UA honors Akron artist John Puglia

July 29, 2014
Verses from the holy Quran, the sacred book of Muslims.

No food for the soul

July 23, 2014

[VIDEO] Scarborough tours UA

July 21, 2014
President Scott Scarborough greets a campus worker while touring the campus on Scarboroughs first day on campus.

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July 21, 2014
President Scott Scarborough talks with students at the Rec Center on Scarboroughs first day on campus.

[PHOTO] President's first day on campus

July 2, 2014
The College of Engineering Celebrates a 100 year centennial.

[PHOTO] College of Engineering celebrates centennial

June 26, 2014
President Proenza stands before loved ones to give his last speech to law graduates.

Proenza’s last commencement speech

June 23, 2014

[VIDEO] Proenza gives final advice

June 16, 2014
Incoming President Scott Scarborough addresses a public forum on campus May 12, 2014.

UA plans next chapter with new president

June 16, 2014

“MythBusters” comes to EJ Thomas Hall

December 5, 2013
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