Robert J. (R.J.) Nemer, took office as the 19th president of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³ on May 15, 2024. He previously served as the dean of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³ College of Business.
Our Vision
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³ will be a leading public research university with an unsurpassed commitment to community engagement with a great American legacy city, Akron. We will:
- Be an opportunity university for all types of learners.
- Be known as a willing and constructive partner for business, government and the non-profit sector.
- Be an institution of innovation willing to invest in unique approaches that increase opportunity for students and reduce costs.
- Be a diverse, equitable and inclusive university.
- Sponsor an array of superb academic programs relevant to the future.
- Make and keep promises to our students, ourselves and this community.