Stanford University is surely one of the most prestigious institutions known. It is recognized for its academic excellence, ...

For a school in the Midwest, a kangaroo is a unique mascot. What's the story behind Akron being the Zips, and the history of its female mascot Zippy?

Maybe the state bird – the cardinal – would have been an option had it been picked before Akron selected its mascot in 1926. The cardinal became the state’s bird in 1933. Instead ...