UA Announces Dates for Postponed Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremony
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2020
Almost five months after The University of Akron postponed the Spring 2020 Commencement ceremonies, graduates now will have the opportunity to walk across the stage in E.J. Thomas in one of two ceremonies on Dec. 13. These two ceremonies will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day for those who ea...
Post-graduation depression
By Michelle DeShon, Opinion Editor
November 9, 2016
Congratulations, you’ve made it through college. It’s a huge accomplishment for anyone. It’s the initial step in the pursuit of a career that will bring you closer to your life’s goals. This is the time to get a job where you actually look forward to going into work because you love what you...
New way to conquer job searching
By Brittany Gregg, Opinion Editor
April 20, 2016
Graduation for many Zips is quickly approaching. While many are eager to receive their diplomas, many may have a job dangling over their heads. What should I be searching for? What job options are the best for me? As of the past week, LinkedIn unveiled its very own LinkedIn Students app, available for...
Why C’s don’t get degrees
By Kortney Ferrell, Student Writer
February 24, 2016
A huge pet peeve of mine is hearing students say, “I do not care what my grade is, as long as I pass.” When I was an undergraduate and lived by this phrase for several years. Since then I have graduated with a passing, but lower than most, grade point average. When I graduated, I applied for several posi...
Week of tribute and tips for graduating seniors
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
December 7, 2015
With the fall semester coming to an end, soon-to-be graduating seniors have a chance to commemorate their school pride and take advantage of different workshops with UA’s Senior Week from Saturday, Dec. 5 until Friday, Dec. 11. “UA Fall 2015 graduates should take part in Senior Week to not only...
Students get sneak peak into what real world offers
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
April 13, 2015
With graduation approaching soon for many UA students, the question of what to do after college has been becoming more apparent. The Akron chapter of the American Advertising Federation hosted an event on April 9 in Polsky Room 567 called “Welcome to the Real World.” This Q & A style event...
The importance of getting involved
By Keirsten Heckel, Student Writer
April 13, 2015
Every new student comes to college and has one thing in mind; finally being independent. You are away from your parents, you are on your own, and there is no one there to tell you what to do anymore. You can go wherever you want, hang out with who ever you want, and you can even eat cake for breakfast....
New positions posted
By Kelly Unger and Sofia Syed
April 8, 2015
Are you about to graduate in the spring, but unsure of how to find a job? Career Link, a website advocated by the Career Center, recently posted 106 new co-op, internship, and full-time job positions. This useful job e-board is free for students and faculty. Creating a profile on Career Link is...
Proenza’s last commencement speech
By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
June 23, 2014
After 115 commencement speeches in his career, President Luis Proenza gave his last one to the University of Akron law graduates of 2014. The 90th School of Law commencement was held Sunday May 18 at E.J Thomas Hall. To begin his speech, Proenza gave three books that influenced him: No Crueler...
Seniors showcase works in Pinpoint gallery
April 30, 2013
Beau Brown Senior graphic design majors are saying sayonara and waving their hands goodbye to the university, while waving their professional portfolios in the faces of potential employers. The Pinpoint gallery opened this past Friday in the Emily Davis Gallery, located in Folk Hall, as a part of the...
Attending college out of state
November 15, 2011
By: Ellyn Sjoquist Prompted by the current economic environment, families with graduating high school seniors may find themselves analyzing the costs of a college education with more intense scrutiny. According to Businessweek, fewer students justify the added cost of out-of-state tuition and fees and instead opt to enr...
