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Raising private support for student scholarships, faculty research and program development are among the highest priorities for The University of Akron College of Engineering.
In recent years, the College of Engineering has captured national attention because of its ever-increasing enrollment success; and our students are among the most promising engineering talent in the country.
We are also proud to have exceptional faculty who bring their expertise into our classrooms and research labs every day.
Robert Handelman:
Giving back moves college forward
Robert Handelman, chief executive of Chemstress.
Like so many University of Akron graduates, Robert Handelman was the first in his family to go to college. His education has been a gift that keeps on giving — to him, his family, his employees and to UA.
Today, he is CEO of Chemstress Construction Company, a full-service industrial design build firm, as well as CEO of Chemstress Consultant Company, a full-service engineering and architectural design build organization that services many of the world’s top industries. Both companies are headquartered in Akron.
The Chemstress Consultant Company was founded in 1965, while Handelman was attending graduate school at The University of Akron. He had earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering at Iowa State University in 1962. Read more
Why give to the college?
Though Akron is a state-supported university, private gifts are critical to the success and continued growth of the College of Engineering.
The University receives funds from three sources: student tuition, state appropriations and private support. Although tuition and state monies provide a portion of the University's operating budget, they do not cover the average cost of educating a full-time student. These funds also do not cover endowments, expansions to classrooms, faculty offices or research labs and other improvement projects.
Private support from alumni, friends, and corporations is necessary for the continued growth and success of both the University and the College of Engineering.
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Hire a grad or intern
For corporations and organizations, we have an impressive listing of well-prepared undergraduates looking for challenging cooperative education opportunities. And of course, we excel with placement; we are always eager to help your organization meet its need for bright, creative and driven engineers and researchers.
For assistance, contact Deanna Dunn at 330-972-7849 or ddunn@uakron.edu.
