The University of Akron’s Official Mascot
2007 Capital One Mascot of the Year | Voted #1 mascot on the 2024 NCAA Tournament Sports Illustrated List
#GoZips
The star of the show, the life of the party and our favorite marsupial.
Happy National Mascot Day, Zippy. 💙
06/17/2026
Happy National Mascot Day to all my mascot besties (and Flash).
To everyone who has ever said, “Wait, I need a picture with Zippy,” thank you for recognizing greatness when you see it. 💙 I love my fans!!
06/17/2026
Happy National Mascot Day to the best in the business, Zippy - The University of Akron’s Official Mascot 💙
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Happy National Mascot Day to the best of the best, Zippy - The University of Akron’s Official Mascot! 💙🦘 We love ROO!
06/13/2026
Celebrating and some of my favorite, MAC Champion, NCAA Tournament playin’ Zips! 🥎
06/11/2026
The shirts are in and it's time to celebrate our stars, stripes, and Zips pride. This patriotic Zippy tee is packed with red, white, and blue spirit for summer celebrations, backyard barbecues, and every firework-filled night in between!
Price of $25 includes a $5 donation to student scholarships. 1870market.uakron.edu/products/red-white-roo-t-shirt
I’ll let this one speak for itself… 🌭
06/07/2026
really knows how to throw a birthday party.
06/05/2026
Did you know that began in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army's "Donut Lassies," who served donuts and support to soldiers on the front lines during World War I. Faced with limited resources, these volunteers fried donuts for troops, providing a small taste of home and a boost in morale during difficult times. Their efforts helped popularize the donut in America and became a lasting symbol of comfort, compassion, and service.
Today, National Donut Day celebrates their legacy while supporting veterans and communities in need. I'm partnering with Salvation Army Akron & Summit County, Ohio to share some donuts on campus. You can find us in Simmons Hall at 1:30pm and then making our way to the center of campus!