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UA Traditions

Akron Fight Song!

Chorus

We cheer the Akron Blue and Gold,
We cheer as the colors unfold.

We pledge anew, we're all for you,
As the team goes crashing through,
Fight! Fight!

We cheer the Akron warriors bold,
For a fight that's a sight to behold,
So we stand up, and cheer and shout,
For the Akron Blue and Gold!

Bridge

Zzzip! Zip go the Zippers!
Zzzip! Zip go the Zippers!
Akron U,
Gold and Blue,
All for you, and the Zippers too!
(to chorus)

Hear the Fight Song played by UA's marching band!

Did you know?

The University of Akron’s fight song, “The Akron Blue and Gold,” was written in 1939 by Fred Waring, nationally known composer and leader of the wildly-popular band, “Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians.”

In response to a request from the University’s student newspaper, Waring wrote “a distinctive song” for The University of Akron. “The Akron Blue and Gold” premiered over his NBC hookup on November 17, 1939, and has been used as the University’s fight song ever since.

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Alma Mater

Close beside Cuyahoga’s waters, Stream of amber hue,
O’er old Buchtel Summit’s glory, Waves the gold and blue.
Hail we Akron! Sound her praises, Speed them on the gale,
Ever stand our Alma Mater, Akron hail, all hail!

Sing along with the UA marching band, Ohio's Pride!

Did you know?

The Alma Mater for The University of Akron was written by the Rev. Augustus B. Church who was the last
Universalist clergy to serve as president of Buchtel College (1901–1912). He was also the first person to assume
the board responsibilities of chief executive officer. In fact, Church served both as president and as a trustee of the institution — as well as pastor of the First Universalist Church of Akron.

Zippy!

The 2007 Capital One Mascot of the Year!

Did you know?

  • Zippy is female...because of the pouch!
     
  • She is a perpetual freshman.
     
  • The evolution of Zippy began 59 years ago when the student council, under president Dave Frye, decided the University needed a mascot.
     
  • “Zippy” the kangaroo was officially declared UA’s mascot on May 1, 1953. Dick Hansford, UA student council adviser, recommended the kangaroo, and it was approved by the council.

  • Visit Zippy's website!
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