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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

First recipient of Charles Schwab financial planning scholarship aims to serve underrepresented communities

Maxwell Nixon is the inaugural recipient of the Charles Schwab Foundation Endowed Scholarship for Financial Planning at The University of Akron. “My goal is to help people set up their own finances and assets, so that they have more control over their own lives."

Bridgestone support for College of Engineering and Polymer Science

The Bridgestone Americas Akron Trust Fund provided support for several initiatives in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science.

Nettling endowed scholarship in accounting

Arlene Nettling recently provided a memorial gift to The Henry “Hank” Nettling Endowed Scholarship in Accounting.

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.

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First recipient of Charles Schwab financial planning scholarship aims to serve under­represented communities

Bridgestone support for College of Engineering and Polymer Science

Nettling endowed scholarship in accounting

73%

28%

60%

First recipient of Charles Schwab financial planning scholarship aims to serve underrepresented communities