THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
Welcome, Alumni and Friends!
The University of Akron is grateful for the generous support it receives from alumni, friends, corporations and foundations. The support enables the University to achieve its goals, including funding scholarships, fellowships, professorships, campus renovations, new facilities and much more.
The mission of Development is to strengthen and advance the University’s relationship with its alumni, friends and students. It is through these connections that both the University and its constituencies are enriched.
Whether in the form of a gift or through involvement, supporting the University yields an unparalleled return on investment for many benefactors, creating deep and lasting ties to the University – and to the students the institution serves.
You are invited to explore the many opportunities that UA offers alumni and friends to get involved and make a difference!
Donor Stories
Why I give to UA: Mark H. Curley
Montreal native Mark H. Curley believes education changes lives, which is why the banker-turned-professor - who holds UA's political science program in high regard - chose to establish a bequest to benefit future UA students. Read more
In memoriam: Judith A. Read
The University of Akron mourns the loss of Dr. Judith A. Read '63, a community philanthropist and dear friend and alumna of UA. Read more
Honors College named for alumni couple
The Williams Honors College recognizes Dr. Gary B. and Pamela S. Williams, who met at UA and became distinguished alumni, generous donors, and beloved community advocates.Read more
Cash gift, future life insurance gift create safety net for UA students
Dr. Loren Hoch, a UA retiree, chooses to honor his late wife with a gift that will help future UA students. Read more
Conference room named for Dr. Beyer
Honor recognizes William H. Beyer, Ph.D., for his longtime service to UA, as well as his generous contributions to student success. Read more
Story Archives
Read how others support UA and learn how you can do the same.
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Akron Magazine
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 No. 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.
LEADERSHIP
Kim Cole
Interim Associate Vice President for Development,
kmorgan@uakron.edu or 330-972-7608
