06/16/2026
Week 1 of Summer Bridge is in the books! Students had a full week getting to know campus, meeting the king of .5s President , and building the foundations of their college journeys!
This group is full of excitement and energy, and we can’t wait for what the rest of the summer holds! 🌟🦘
06/08/2026
Summer Bridge has OFFICIALLY STARTED! 🌟🦘 We are so excited to welcome all of our newest Choose Ohio First Scholars for the start of their journey at ! We can’t wait for all the fun this summer will hold and to see our Scholars jumpstart their journey collegiate journey!
05/20/2026
On May 7, 2026, The University of Akron’s Office of Academic Affairs hosted the inaugural “First to Finish Celebration,” recognizing students who achieved the remarkable milestone of being the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher 🎓🦘
The celebration acknowledged individual achievements marked by resilience and determination while highlighting the shared support of families, faculty, and staff who encouraged students throughout their journeys. Graduates received the signature First-Gen Zip stole in commemoration of the success in their journey 🌟
05/08/2026
Have a wonderful summer, Zips— we’ll see you around! 🌊🏄☀️
05/05/2026
Hey Zips— try to keep in mind a few things during your final week of examinations! You’re almost there!
05/04/2026
Good luck on your final examinations, Zips! 🦘
05/01/2026
This past academic year, we’ve had the honor of hosting a countless amount programs, initiatives and events with the help of all of our wonderful Zips! 🦘
Thank you to all of our staff, faculty, friends, and guests for their effort, dedication, and love shared with our Office this past academic year. We couldn’t have done it without all of you! 💙