A Sisterhood of Akron Poets
by Kaylie Yaceczko On an average Saturday morning in 1872, the men of The University of Akron’s Greely literary society—named after Horace Greely, the founder and editor of the New-York
by Kaylie Yaceczko On an average Saturday morning in 1872, the men of The University of Akron’s Greely literary society—named after Horace Greely, the founder and editor of the New-York
By Ashleigh Bonina Caroline Pardee was a significant part of The University of Akron for several decades. She was one of the first women to graduate with a bachelor’s degree
By Kaylie Yaceczko During the two decades of the University, the literary societies were the height of campus life, and some societies would have up to one total hundred members
By Kaylie Yaceczko In its earliest days, The University of Akron held a high appreciation for literary expression. Students were often encouraged to participate in literary activities on campus, and
Continue readingTwo Decades of Literary Societies — and Rivalries — at UA
By Ashleigh Bonina This project aims to bring attention to the vast differences and changes that have taken place throughout the history surrounding women at The University of Akron. Over
By Kaylie Yaceczko Zippy’s Reading Room is an Instagram account documenting creative written expression throughout the history of the University. The main goal for this strand of Humans of UA project
This blog uses historical materials and social media to bring often overlooked voices from The University of Akron’s past into today’s conversations. We’re adding to the celebration of UA’s Sesquicentennial