Welcome, Alumni and Friends!

The University of Akron is grateful for the generous support of alumni, friends, corporations and foundations it receives to achieve its goals. The support enables the University to fund scholarships, fellowships, professorships, campus renovations, new facilities and much more.

The department mission is to strengthen and advance the relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and students. It is through these connections that the University and its constituencies are enriched and supported.

Support of the University's mission, whether in the form of a gift or by continued involvement with UA, yields an unparalleled return on investment for our many benefactors. Often, through these lasting relationships, alumni and friends of the University deepen and enrich their ties to UA and to the students the institution serves.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities that UA has to offer to our alumni and friends!

Featured Stories

CBA Dean’s Office named to honor
Edward G. Elias ’51

The newly named Office of the Dean recognizes Elias' loyalty to the University, his many contributions to the community, and his successful career as a sports and entertainment agent. Read more

$100,000 gift from anonymous donor relieves student debt

Ten graduates received their diplomas with less debt burden thanks to a donor wishing “to promote career success and inspire lifelong meaningful contributions from these emerging leaders." Read more.

For Bruce and Peggy Gelin, giving is a family tradition

Knowing the value of a scholarship, the Gelins established their own to assist UA students – and extended a family's tradition of philanthropy. Read more.

UA mourns Gary Taylor, successful businessman and devoted alumnus

Two-time alumnus Gary L. Taylor, founder of the world's second-largest privately held teleservices company, will be rememberd for supporting UA students. Read more.

Engineering alumnus adds to past gifts by establishing scholarship

Thomas R. Schidel expresses his gratitude to the University for an outstanding education, which led to a successful career. Read more.

Story Archives

Read how others support UA and learn how you can do the same.

Akron Magazine

Winter 2012/2013 edition

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Bridging the Distance is an interactive outreach initiative for alumni and friends of UA who live in different regions of Ohio, the United States and the world.

At the center of this program is everyone’s favorite marsupial and Akron's #1 mascot, Zippy! The goal of Bridging the Distance is to re-discover, re-engage and re-connect with UA family and friends. Visit the Bridging the Distance webpage to learn more!

We are proud of our alumni, and we would like you to “Post your Pride!" Did you recently get a promotion or win an award? Did you start a business…or a family? Whatever your points of pride may be, please take a moment to update your information and share your accomplishments with your alma mater.