Episodes

  • The Eric B. Turner Experience
    Jun 1 2024

    Meet Eric B. Turner, a four-time graduate of The University of Akron, who is known in one world as psychologist Dr. Eric B. Turner and in another as Eric B. Turner, the entertainer. As you will hear, Turner describes those two worlds as "occupation" and "destination." He's worked with legends on many stages (think Broadway and Aretha Franklin), performed worldwide, and he's going to be in Akron at House Three Thirty on Friday, June 7.
    More about Eric B. Turner: https://www.ericbturner.com/bio
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_ericbturner/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDrEricBTurner/
    It Ain't Easy (latest album): https://album.link/us/i/1709820555

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    22 mins
  • Spring 2024 Commencement - part 2
    May 25 2024

    ZipsUnlimited continues to celebrate our newest University of Akron alumni. This episode features commencement remarks from four deans: R.J. Nemer of the College of Business (who was named president of The University of Akron a few days later), Dr. Mitchell McKinney of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Dan Friesner of the College of Health and Human Sciences, and Dr. Craig Menzemer of the College of Engineering and Polymer Science.

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    19 mins
  • Spring 2024 Commencement
    May 18 2024

    Pride and joy were evident at University of Akron commencement exercises. This episode features a sample of the pomp and circumstance along with inspriational messages from students (Alia Baig, Meganne Chapman, Jake Montgomery, Halle Miller) and the now-former president of The University of Akron. You can watch the ceremonies in their entirety: https://www.uakron.edu/graduation/ceremony

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    44 mins
  • ZipsGuide: Moms, Dads, and Grads
    May 11 2024

    A collaboration between The University of Akron and downtown Akron retailers is expanded to help people find unique gifts from local vendors. Learn about the partnership in this podcast episode. Learn about featured businesses and the stories behind them here: https://www.zipsguide.com/
    Guests: Jenni Morrison (owner, 224 Creations); Shananne Lewis (ZipsGuide); Taylor Loftin (Public Relations student; owner, PlatinumTwentyTwo); Julie Cajigas (Professor of Practice, University of Akron)

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    24 mins
  • Graphic Design Expo
    Apr 6 2024

    Seniors at The University of Akron Myers school of Art are getting ready to show off their graphic design skills to professionals, family & friends ... and you! Taylor Smith and Shane Fugate stopped by WZIP with all the details of this year's Senior Graphic Design Exhibition that is being held April 26 through May 3.

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    18 mins
  • UA ROTC - what is it?
    Mar 23 2024

    The century-old ROTC program at The University of Akron continues to thrive and is coupled with a minor in Military Studies. Instructor Terry Michaels explains with insight from cadets Emmanuel Jensen and Charles Ross.

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    28 mins
  • Dissecting Ohio's Primary
    Mar 9 2024

    Biden and Trump? Yeah, but there's a lot more to the primary election in Ohio than presidential politics. WZIP's Sonya Lesser sorts through it with University of Akron Political Science Professor Dr. David Cohen.

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    15 mins
  • Reconstructing Akron's Green Book
    Mar 2 2024

    Some interested professors and students at The University of Akron are putting together a modern version of the Akron Green Book. Drs. Gregory Wilson (History) and Hillary Nunn (English) along with Emily Hill and Melanie Mohler, students in UA's Applied History graduate program, explain the purpose of the Green Book, where you can see their work, and how you can add to the project.

    https://greenbookcleveland.org/

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    28 mins