About Us
More ways in. The same University of Akron.
Whether you're pursuing a degree online, building a new skill, or training your workforce, UAx creates a path that fits your life.
Who We Serve
A pathway for every stage of life
Online Degree Students
Earn a UA degree fully online with the same faculty and credentials as on campus.
Working Professionals
Micro-credentials, certificates, CEUs, and online degrees that fit around your schedule and advance your career.
Employers & Organizations
Tuition partnerships, customized workforce training, upskilling, and apprenticeship programs.
Alumni
Learn something new. Your UA connection doesn't end at graduation. Go Zips!
Community
Summer programs, K–12 enrichment, and community education open to all ages!
All Zips!
The PLUS Path is FREE to current UA students!
One University
Across the university, UAx brings together a wide range of programs under a unified approach. We align catalog management, registration, credentialing, transcripts, and reporting to create a consistent experience for learners and partners.
- Fire Training Center
- Polymer Training Center
- Continuing and professional education and CEUs
- Executive education for business leaders
- Youth and summer programs
Yes! We have a path for you!
Our classrooms often include a mix of learners, from K–12 students to working professionals, occasionally even learning side by side to build new skills.
UAx reflects the university’s belief that “the world needs more yes.” We create flexible, accessible pathways that meet learners where they are and help them move forward.
CONTACT US
Matt Bailey
Instructional Innovation Specialist
mbailey@uakron.edu
Lauren Folk
Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Continuing and Professional Education
lbeach@uakron.edu
David Grimes
Senior Multi Media Producer
drimes@uakron.edu
Steve Kaufman
Senior Instructional Designer
Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
skaufman@uakron.edu
Wendy Lampner
Director of Online, Continuing, and Professional Education
wjl3@uakron.edu
Rene Molenaur
Senior Instructional Designer
rtb14@uakron.edu
Melissa Olson
Assistant Director, Continuing and Professional Education
mso3@uakron.edu
Ling Qian
Senior Instructional Designer
lqian@uakron.edu
Patrick Tabatcher
Assistant Director, Online Learning Services
pmt1@uakron.edu
Scot Uhl
Senior Instructional Designer
sru3@uakron.edu
Rose Withem
Assistant Director, Continuing and Professional Education
wrose@uakron.edu