Alumni in the News

10/24/2017
New generation of students helps this alumna stay connected
May Chen and her husband, Dr. Chun Fu Chen, helped host three UA students during their visit to Shanghai this year for the international Hult Prize Competition
02/10/2014
Alumna, actress Yvette Nicole Brown is living her dream
Brown takes us on a journey 'From UA to LA' during Rethinking Race.
12/11/2013
Study says University of Akron students accumulate lowest debt upon graduation
The Institute on College Access and Success says of Ohio’s public research universities, in 2012 UA graduates earning bachelor’s degrees owed about $23,300, well below the state average of $29,000 and national one of $29,400.
11/12/2013
Brad Dickerson '87 is no stranger to hard work as Under Armour's chief financial officer
Professional success credited to the strong work ethic developed at UA
06/06/2013
Loyal alumna, decorated Army officer Lori Sigrist retires

Sigrist '90 celebrates an exemplary 23-year military career

The Generosity of Alumni and Friends

11/11/2024
Isaac Roberts
10/31/2024
Jessica Sparks
06/04/2024
William and Mary Skeeles fund University of Akron baseball scholarships with $1.3 million gift
07/27/2023
O'Neil scholarship benefits students, honors Akron hero
04/23/2023
Scholarships support students in accounting and education

Other Headlines

01/04/2024
Alumni Association announces '5 Under 35' honorees

Sixth annual event celebrates achievements of young alumni
02/01/2023
5th Annual 5 Under 35 Award Winners Announced

5th Annual 5 Under 35 Award Winners Announced
11/16/2022
Forever a Zip: Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022

Full of tradition and camaraderie, Homecoming is an event that invokes a feeling of nostalgia that can’t be matched. 
11/16/2022
Mussons exemplify service to country and campus

Alumni Jay and Teddi Musson followed winding path that led to home.
11/15/2022
Alumni Spotlight: A race well run

Steve and Jeannine Marks exemplify the spirit of giving.



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