Those who give

The College of Education is grateful for the generous support of alumni, friends, foundations and organizations. The donations we receive help us to achieve our goals.  |  February-March 2012 donor list

Periodically we want to share stories about our donors with you, beginning this month with Ms. Virginia Ewald.

The Virginia Ewald Endowed Scholarship in Education

Although never a student at The University of Akron, Virginia Ewald was a generous supporter of the University. Her enthusiasm for young people kept her young, her friends say. She never tired of meeting students and attending a number of cultural activities and programs at UA over the years. Prior to her passing in 2008 at age 93, Ms. Ewald made arrangements to supports the educational advancement of the next generation of educators at UA.  Read more.

Conrad Ott Scholars Fund

In memory of Dr. Conrad C. Ott, a group of alumni and friends of the College of Education at The University of Akron, are establishing an endowed scholarship entitled, Conrad C. Ott Scholars Fund. Higher education had always been a priority to Ott, and this fund is a way to assist educators in achieving their educational goals. Donations to the fund are accepted and appreciated. Read more.

Shale Trust $100,000 Scholarship Challenge:  Update

The College of Education has opened the public phase of a campaign that hopes to raise $2.25 million by June of 2014. Gifts given to the COE will be used to support scholarships, centers, programs, and more.

Through a unique matching gift opportunity created by The Mary F. Shale Trust, all new gifts to the COE will be matched dollar-for-dollar in an effort to raise an additional $100,000 for scholarships. Scholarship contributions will aid in the college’s mission of delivering the best and brightest into America’s classrooms.  Join the cause.

Ritchie Foundation Endowed Scholarship

The Ritchie Foundation awarded the COE with an endowed scholarship of $5,000 in January 2012. Those who are going into their semester of student teaching will be able to apply to this fund to help ease their financial burden while having real-world experience. The gift will be matched, dollar for dollar, by the Mary Francis Shale Scholarship.