Campus Closure: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.

The University of Akron main campus and Wayne campus are closed today due to weather and road conditions in the region.

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"Keeping the Lamp of Learning Burning"

From igniting the lamp of learning in 1870 to Hilltop traditions, Akron Historian Dave Lieberth (UA ‘69, LAW ‘77) takes viewers through a lesson in UA history.

Episode 1 - Igniting the Lamp of Learning (1870-1950)

Episode 2 - The Molecule Chronicles: An Akron Journey of Discovery and Innovation

Episode 3 - The Quest for Creativity in Arts and Letters

Episode 4 - Hilltop Traditions: Campus Life and the Zips' Sports Legacy

Episode 5 - A Dedication to Community Engagement

Episode 6 - Out of the Doldrums: Modernizing the University and Transforming the City (1950-2020)