We Rise Together - The Campaign for The University of Akron

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‘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

Donor Spotlight: Dr. Jack Fellers '67

A University of Akron donor for many years, Jack said gratitude to both UA and Dr. Morton spurred his estate gift to The University of Akron Foundation.

Prepetit-Barnett scholarship for non-traditional students

The Nadja Anne Prepetit-Barnett Scholarship established by UA alumna Nadja Anne Prepetit-Barnett ’87, ’90, ’98, ’04 helps non-traditional students and those returning to college to prepare for new careers.

An architectural rendering of the Center for Precision Manufacturing.

The Timken Foundation of Canton funds Center for Precision Manufacturing

The University of Akron received a generous $3 million gift from The Timken Foundation of Canton to transform the Akron Polymer Complex, 225 East Mill Street, into the home for the Center for Precision Manufacturing.

73%

of first-time, first-generation students take out loans to finance education.
(five-year avg.)

28%

of our undergrads are first-generation college students.

60%

of our students remain in Northeast Ohio after graduation.

We lift our people. We elevate this place. We live up to our promises.