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Say YES to hands-on research experiences. An affordable degree that puts you on track to start your career. Leadership opportunities. Meaningful relationships with faculty. Open your eyes to all the possibilities at UA – then jump in head-first. Give yourself a little more YES!
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The University of Akron is more than a college or campus... it's a connection to the community. It's where students make an impact on their community and in the world while still making an impact every day in the classroom.
Learn more by visiting: uakron.edu/discover #GoZips
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We are so grateful for our longstanding partnership with the @LJFamFoundation and the I PROMISE program!
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Less than 4 years until the first @LJFamFoundation "I Promise" students are officially Zips! Thank you to @KingJames and @AkronPublic for helping to prepare these students for their bright futures at UA! #GoZips
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.@KingJames: Thank you for all you do and continue to do for the city of Akron, its students, and for the Zips. We know you’re the goat... but we also know where *home* truly is. #justakidfromAKRON
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UA will be closed on Wednesday because of extreme temperatures.
Please read for important details: uakron.edu/safety/advisory.d…
Stay warm, Zips!
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Successful launch of the new UA / @LJFamFoundation today! Thanks again to @KingJames for his support. Full version: snip.ly/pbrgt
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Zips: All sites will be closed Thursday, Jan. 31. This includes the Akron campus, Wayne College and our locations in Medina, Millersburg and Lakewood: uakron.edu/safety/advisory.d…
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It truly is a great day to be a Zip.
Welcome back, UA Men's Baseball. ⚾
And welcome to the family, Women's Lacrosse. #GoZips
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As if!
Zippy is filming her Halloween video today... she wanted to be Cher from Clueless this year. What do you think, Zips? #TeamZippy
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Unless circumstances change dramatically and under the conditions listed on the website, The University of Akron will welcome students to return to campus in the fall of 2020. There are still many unknowns but we will continue to share updates.
Details: ow.ly/tnWs50zNHH8
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With the recent FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, The University of Akron will now require that all members of our community — student, faculty, staff, and contract professionals — be fully vaccinated by December 13, 2021. Details: uakron.edu/return-to-campus
ALT Gold seal. Text says University of Akron announces vaccination requirement.
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No need to comment on how extra we are. We already know. Enjoy UA's #DriveByDunkChallenge w/ @profmattwilson & @UAkronPhiTau. 🏀🏀🏀
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As one of the few female college mascots, Zippy didn't have to look far for an inspiring #Halloween costume. What do YOU think, @pattyjenks?
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Congratulations to UA alumnus @MatthewACherry!
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Announcements/decisions about tomorrow are coming soon - pinky promise. Everyone hold your... kangaroos.
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Tomorrow is #ValentinesDay2019... and our girl Zippy didn’t plan on spending it alone. Zippy is dipping her tennis shoes into the dating pool this year.
#TeamZippy #HappyValentinesDay
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Last week, our friend @KingJames was on campus filming this year's commercial spot & going over details for the @LJFamFoundation #IPromise Institute that will be opening this year at UA.
Check out this behind-the-scenes footage & get ready for the video to drop soon!
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Akron Zip Clayton Murphy adds "Olympian" to long list of titles as he wins 800M at Olympic Trials! Congratulations!!
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Congratulations to our own Clayton Murphy! Bronze Olympic Medalist in Men's 800 M! #ForeveraZip 🇺🇸
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After rigorous review, The University of Akron’s LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education is being recognized for “national excellence” by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
snip.ly/0tcdkp
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Important Coronavirus Update from President Miller:
UAkron will cancel classes effective at 5:00pm today (March 10) through March 29. Beginning on March 30, all courses will be held remotely. More info in the rest of this thread and at: uakron.edu/coronavirus
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Best of luck to @KingJames and the @cavs tonight! Zip Nation is behind you and we BELIEVE. #GoZips #GoCavs #Cavsin6
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Why are all our @'s always, "Hey UA, how many retweets for a full ride?" and never, "Hey UA, how are *you* today? " 😕😢
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Zippy would like to present her 2018 Halloween costume... Amelia Earhart! #teamzippy #Halloween2018
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And that’s a MAC Championship Title. 🏆💙💛 Next stop, the NCAA Tournament! 🦘🏀 #GoZips
@ZipsMBB earned their spot with a 75-55 win over rival Kent State in the @MACSports Championship Game. 🏀💙
Drop a 🦘 in the comments below to help celebrate our Men’s Basketball team! 👇👇
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Police responding to incident at Exchange St Residence Hall. Shelter in place. Not a drill. Call 9-1-1 if you see or hear something.
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Zips, we’re all family. If you or someone you know needs to talk with someone about the stresses of college life, we have resources and people on campus who are here to support you.
uakron.edu/zipassist/
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Why are we not surprised that Zippy was voted #1 local HS/College Mascot? She beat a certain golden eagle for the top spot. 😉🥇🏆 #teamzippy
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#GoZips 💙💛
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The big 2-0-0! Happy 200th Birthday to the founder of our beloved university, John R. Buchtel 💛💙
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Happy 65th birthday, Zippy! Help us celebrate Zippy by tweeting your favorite photo w/ her & by coming to her birthday party in the Union 12pm-1pm (bring a non-perishable food item to donate and get a prize!). #TeamZippy
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Hate has no home at UA. We are all Zips. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
[Photo taken 2019]
ALT Rock painted in rainbow colors
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Just got word that UA is in the Top 150 University Twitter accounts in the WORLD! #GoZips #WorldDomination @unirankorg
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SHE HAS A POUCH SO SHES A GIRL AND SHES ONE OF ONLY A HANDFUL OF FEMALE MASCOTS IN COLLEGE SPORTS AND IN 2016 SHE WAS THE MASCOT OF THE YEAR AND SHE HAS REALLY AWESOME DANCE MOVES AND HAS GREAT HALLOWEEN COSTUMES AND SHES THE BEST MASCOT EVER AND OH YEAH…GO ZIPS!
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The votes are in! Zippy was again voted “Best Mascot" in the @beaconjournal's 2020 Beacon’s Best Awards and The University of Akron also won “Best Local College.”
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In case you missed it, Zips:
STARTING THIS FALL, most students at Akron will take courses Monday through Thursday, leaving Friday dedicated to hands-on, real-world experience. More info here: uakron.edu/five-star
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The University of Akron is now the official university of the Cleveland Browns! The strategic partnership expands internship opportunities to students across various majors, providing hands-on, engaged learning to elevate the UA experience.
Read more ➡️ uakron.edu/im/news/ua-is-the…
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Have you seen these new additions to campus? The @knightfdn has given our campus community such an incredible gift that will allow Zips to have new spots to study, eat, and socialize. Additionally, thank you to @HazelTreeAkron for installing these beautiful new seating areas!
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We partnered w/ @cavs to give this shirt to fans at Game 6! Looks like Zippy got hers early! #ZipsALLin #ALLinCLE
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🌅 Dusk looks good on you, Akron.
📸: oliviasilardi on Instagram
ALT Sunset over the UA campus
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Beautiful shot of the waning Spring light over campus. Thank you to Nguyen Photography for sharing with us. #uakron #loveuakron
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Terry Heard Jr., the newest Jeopardy! champion, is a chemical engineering student at UA. Congratulations! #GoZips
[Article via @clevelanddotcom] Read here: ow.ly/2pbx50yqP3l
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Once again, our girl Zippy won Best Mascot from @ohiodotcom. We just love her and are so glad all of you do too!
UA also won Best Local College at the Beacon’s Best Awards this evening at the John S. Knight Center. 💙💛 #TeamZippy #GoZips #BeaconsBest
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LeBron James is right: Teachers are the heart and soul of education. Tell us about a teacher who made a difference in your life.
If you are interested in making a difference in the classroom as an educator, check out uakron.edu/education.
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Update from police: Suspect has been detained. Lockdown is lifted. We'll send details when we get them.
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Huge congratulations to @KingJames for being the youngest player in @NBA history to join the 30,000 point club. James is only the 7th member of this exclusive club and we're so proud that he's part of ours too. #GoZips #GoCavs #WeAreFamily #WeAreZips
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As of July 1st, The University of Akron will be a tobacco-free campus. Details here: uakron.edu/tobacco-free
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Something big is coming... 24 hours from now, we'll reveal this year's SpringFest artist.
In the meantime mark your calendars for BOTH SpringFest dates: April 20th for the concert in the JAR & May 4th for the festival.
uakron.edu/springfest
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Ever wonder what Zippy does when everyone leaves for break?
#HappyHolidays, Zips! See you back here in 2017 for a great Spring semester.
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Our campus may be quiet for now, but this is not a goodbye.
Keep showing the world what it means to be a Zip. We will get through the rest of this semester the only way we know how: with grit, determination, and pride.
Zips, we are in this together. And we’ve got this.
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What *really* created UA & KSU's rivalry? Our sweet Zippy was WRONGED! We'll settle this on the court FRI, @KentState! #TeamZippy @ZipsMBB
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We welcomed @Clayton_Murph back to campus and to Akron today - UA is so proud to call him a Zip! #GoZips
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Katie's family members are all Zips and it was her dream to be an official Zip too. We are so proud and happy to make Katie an honorary alumna. Go Katie and #GoZips!
The University of Akron just inducted our sister, Katie, as an Alumna. How amazing is @uakron?! #proudalum #thankyou
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Whoa! This is worth 10 seconds of your time...
The No. 1 Top 10 ESPN Sports Center Play of the Day (10/15) is David Egbo's goal in a 2-0 victory over Michigan State on Tuesday. (video via ESPN) @zipsmsoc
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Main Campus will remain closed until Wed morning, Feb. 4, at 12:01 am.See home page for details & for info about services available Tue.
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The University of Akron is the top university in the world for Polymer Science and Plastics Engineering, according to EduRank. 🌎 We thank our faculty and students for building us to this prestigious title - the future is even brighter! 👏
Read more here: ow.ly/Z1oM50I7p0X
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From one basketball lover to another: @profmattwilson has a message for you, @KingJames. We thank you for all you do, and congratulations again on reaching 30,000 points. Just a kid from Akron doing great things on and off the court!
#WeAreZips #WeAreFamily @NBA @LJFamFoundation
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#BetterMakeRoom for all the amazing things that you can do with a college education. Welcome to campus, @FLOTUS!
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If it's wrong to RT this... we don't want to be right. #GoZips
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Some excited Zips on their way to celebrate the opening of the @LJFamFoundation #IPROMISE School! It's a big day in The City of Akron! @KingJames #WeAreZips #WeAreFamily
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Matthew Wilson officially named as 17th President of The University of Akron. Statement from Board Chair here: goo.gl/CJA055
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Congrats to UA alumnus and former football star @MatthewACherry! His animated short film "Hair Love" has been nominated for an Academy Award. #GoZips #ForeverAZip
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🛑 Stop doomscrolling.
Pause for a moment and take a few slow, deep breaths. Try to visualize the tension in your body melting away, even if just for a minute.
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#FlashesFearTheRoo ! Zips win over Kent State 31-27 and keep the Wagon Wheel in Akron! Go Zips!
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No matter where you are right now, whether you're a current student or an alumni – we're all in this together. We are Akron and we are family. #ZipsRiseTogether
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Katie Noe comes from a family of Zips. She's a huge UA fan & her dream has always been to be an official Zip. Last week, that dream came true when she was made an honorary Alumna of The University of Akron. Congratulations, Katie! We are proud to call you an official Zip. #GoZips
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Happy Halloween from your favorite barnstorming marsupial mascot! This year, Zippy wanted to be her favorite aviator: Amelia Earhart.
And per usual, we know we're extra - no need to tell us. 😉 #HappyHalloween #historicalwomen
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It’s not easy for 14 yr old Cooper to do the simplest of things, like brush his teeth or open doors. In fact, for the last 3 years, he’s been unable to write his own name. All that has changed, thanks to 2 UA biomedical engineering students.
Full story: snip.ly/rtci7
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200+ creators. 23 million hours watched. 1 surprise Drake moment.
Oh yeah, and it all happened right here at #UAkron.👀🔥 #StreamerUniversity
Read the full story here: bit.ly/4jqeiFM
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UA is #2 in the state of Ohio - Zips are innovators! nitter.app/ClevelandPlus/status/1…
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