STRATEGY | UA and Browns Partnership
The University of Akron is proud to be The Official University of the Cleveland Browns. The exclusive strategic partnership between UA and the Browns organization brings together a university rich in history and one of the NFL's most storied franchises, strengthening a multitude of opportunities for regional growth.
COLLABORATION
Partnership Highlights

University of Akron teams up with Cleveland Browns in multi-year strategic partnership
Akron, Ohio – The University of Akron (UA) will kick off the new academic year as "the Official University of the Cleveland Browns." This exclusive strategic partnership brings together a university rich in history and one of the NFL's most storied franchises, strengthening a multitude of opportunities for regional growth.

University of Akron Cleveland Browns Chalk Talk event
The University of Akron (UA), in partnership with the Cleveland Browns, will host an exclusive Chalk Talk focused on the role of analytics in football. Held at the Jean Hower Taber Student Union’s Gardner Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 5-7 p.m., the event will feature Glenn Cook, assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel, and Tommy Rees, offensive coordinator.
Current Academic Offerings

Materials Science of Football

Sport Consulting Project

Business of the Browns
OPPORTUNITY
Experiential learning, a hallmark of The University of Akron, is expanded through this partnership. With exclusive access to certain opportunities and benefits, University of Akron students are at the heart of this collaboration. Through academic courses, community impact projects, tailored professional development events, and more, UA students gain the competitive edge.
To improve their business acumen, professional marketability, hands-on learning resume, and more, University of Akron students will receive inside information and opportunities to apply for internships. All Cleveland Browns internships are paid positions and are available through the Handshake platform provided by UA Career Services. Additionally, current students, alumni, and affiliates will have special access to post-graduation, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Check the job board for current availabilities.
The University of Akron and the Browns will co-create community-engaged learning for the classroom and beyond. Coursework and co-curricular programming will be designed to give Akron students an advantage to propel their careers. In academic courses spanning UA's comprehensive curricular offerings, students will be able to enroll in exclusive, unique classes designed to jumpstart their industry knowledge.
WORK WITH THE BROWNS
