
Department of Development
SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Your gift will support students, help us attract top faculty and enable us to build a more vibrant future for all.

‘SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT has lifted a weight off of my shoulders. Because of you, I'm able to focus fully on my coursework and my career. It has changed my life. Thank you!’
— Jason Render, a fourth-generation Zip

Meet the Kovachs
Jim ’58 and Maureen Kovach share an affection for the arts and UA, sparking a lifetime of generosity, helping an array of students reach their goals, and assisting several institutional causes.
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The Melba Urban Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Women's Golf
Jeanne and Mike Nelson established The Melba Urban Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Women’s Golf in November 2021, in honor of Jeanne’s aunt, Melba Urban.

Support for Track Renovation campaign
The University’s Track Renovation campaign is off to a good start.
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