Welcome, Alumni and Friends!

The University of Akron is grateful for the generous support of alumni, friends, corporations and foundations it receives to achieve its goals. The support enables the University to fund scholarships, fellowships, professorships, campus renovations, new facilities and much more.

The department mission is to strengthen and advance the relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and students. It is through these connections that the University and its constituencies are enriched and supported.

Support of the University's mission, whether in the form of a gift or by continued involvement with UA, yields an unparalleled return on investment for our many benefactors. Often, through these lasting relationships, alumni and friends of the University deepen and enrich their ties to UA and to the students the institution serves.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities that UA has to offer to our alumni and friends!

Featured Stories

Fellowship honors a father's lifework, propels UA research in biomaterials

Rob and Mimie Helm feel this fund is "one of the most impactful charitable contributions" they have made. Read more.

Donors to PNC Scholarship Challenge contribute to student success at UA

Gifts raise $634,000 for deserving freshmen who will enter The University of Akron in the fall of 2014. Read more.

Fun to spare as students bowl for scholarships

Annual tournament is a tribute to alumnus "Eddie" Elias, who had a passion for helping others. Read more.

Speaker series sponsored by Eileen Burg draws local health-care experts

CBA students hear firsthand about massive changes coming to medical industry. Read more.

Wayne College professor appreciates U.S. freedoms, establishes UA law scholarship

After fulfilling his dreams, Dr. Jerry Obiekwe wants to ensure the same opportunities for others. Read more.

Story Archives

 Read how others support UA and learn how you can do the same.

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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 #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!

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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.