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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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 enroll in their home state.
The College Board reported that 41 percent of graduating high school seniors are giving more serious consideration to in-state, public universities. Tuition figures may contribute to their concerns.
