Zips Primary LogoZips Alternate LogoZips Wordmark LogoCollege Sports Established 1870 Location Akron, Ohio College Name University of Akron Collegiate History 1980 – Present / NCAA Division I Conference History 1992 – Present / MAC Conference 1990 – 1992 / Summit League 1987 – 1990 / Independent 1980 – 1987 / Ohio Valley Conference Nickname Zips – The Akron Zips are …