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Vision 2030

Setting UA's Future Course​

Collaborative Strategy and Action Planning


Strategic Values​ | 2024-2026


The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education.

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LIFELONG LEARNING

...through transformative and creative academic experiences integrating traditional programming with industry certification and micro-credentialing.

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FLOURISHING PEOPLE​

...through growth and development, inclusivity and belonging, and meaningful experiences.

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SOCIAL IMPACT​

...through community leadership, programming, learning, and reciprocity.