THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
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!
1990 alumni bolster financial planning programIn addition to qualifying students to sit for the CFP (Certified Financial Planning) exam, The University of Akron Financial Planning Program prepares students to effectively plan and manage individuals' and institutions' financial interests. UA is grateful for the support of this program provided by Michelle '90 and John '90 Sturiale.
Grateful neurologist creates fund to help universityAlumnus, Dr. Jacob Kitchener, recently established an unrestricted gift to support the University. The University of Akron is grateful for this gift and Dr. Kitchener's commitment to future generations of UA students.
The Knight Foundation provides continued support for ZipsInvade and Zips 100 initiativesRecent funding from The Knight Foundation will allow ZipsInvade and Zips 100 to continue their mission of encouraging University of Akron students to become informed and engaged in their local community.
Semancik endowments assist electrical engineering and nursing studentsUniversity of Akron students in the Department of Engineering and the School of Nursing will benefit from endowments created by UA alumni, William '77 and Margaret '76 Semancik.
Memorial gift that makes beautiful musicUA's School of Music is one piano closer to meeting its goal in reaching the prestigious designation as an All-Steinway School, thanks to a donation by Judy Dimengo, '72, '75.
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.
Kim Cole
Vice President Advancement & Executive Director, UA Foundation,
kmorgan@uakron.edu or 330-972-7608
