President Matthew J. Wilson
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Messages
To students
Innovative class scheduling begins fall 2018 | Jan. 24, 2018
Veterans Day | Nov. 3, 2017
When you succeed, we all succeed | May 8, 2017
Celebrate Sophomores! | April 13, 2017
Sexual Assault Awareness Month | April 3, 2017
Changes coming to UA GA financial aid policy | Feb. 24, 2017
Statement about executive order on U.S. immigration policy | Jan. 29, 2017
Holiday Message | Dec. 14, 2016
Our budget: A plan to stabilize, invest and grow | Nov. 21, 2016
Appreciation, encouragement & unity | Nov. 14, 2016
Important Info & Chance for Dinner with President Wilson | Oct. 4, 2016
Welcome back! | A message for returning students sent Aug. 29, 2016
Welcome to UA! | A message for new students sent Aug. 29, 2016
Message from the New Interim President | July 15, 2016
Share Your Ideas With Our New Interim President | July 22, 2016
To faculty and staff
UA's commitment to research is strong | March 7, 2018
Innovative class scheduling begins fall 2018 | Jan. 24, 2018
Recognizing individuals who make a difference | Jan. 19, 2018
Opportunity to engage - esports at UA | Jan. 18, 2018
A creative approach to class scheduling | Jan. 9, 2018
A strong fall semester | Dec. 18, 2017
Happy holidays from my family to yours | Dec. 15, 2017
Growing enrollment and controlling expenses | Dec. 4, 2017
A moment of reflection and gratitude | Nov. 20, 2017
Veterans Day | Nov. 3, 2017
Tuition change and scholarship expansion | Oct. 5, 2017
Blue & Gold Fridays return| Aug. 31, 2017
Academic Program Review | Aug. 31, 2017
Message regarding Hurricane Harvey | Aug. 30, 2017
Welcome Back! | Aug. 25, 2017
Budget update at start of 2017-18 academic year | Aug. 23, 2017
Reflecting on the academic year | May 8, 2017
Sexual Assault Awareness Month | March 30, 2017
An update to the Transformation Plan | March 13, 2017
Important message about Graduate Assistantships | Feb. 24, 2017
Statement about executive order on U.S. immigration policy | Jan. 29, 2017
Focus on international education and global engagement | Jan. 11, 2017
Holiday Message | Dec. 14, 2016
Have a Happy Thanksgiving | Nov. 23, 2016
Our budget: A plan to stabilize, invest and grow | Nov. 22, 2016
Enrollment Numbers | Sept. 13, 2016
Higher Learning Commission's visit in February | Sept. 6, 2016
Tiger team recommendations | Sept. 2, 2016
Campaign to raise dollars for scholarships | Aug. 29, 2016
Welcome back | Aug. 29, 2016
Budget and enrollment update | Aug. 26, 2016
Blue and Gold Days | Aug. 22, 2016
Month One observations | Aug. 16, 2016
Moving forward | July 14, 2016
Invitation to engage | July 18, 2016
To alumni and donors
Fridays take on new meaning at UA | Jan. 24, 2018
Good News from The University of Akron | Aug. 28, 2017
Reflecting on the academic year | May 8, 2017
Holiday Message | Dec. 14, 2016
An Update from The University of Akron | Oct. 4, 2016
Making a Difference and Moving Forward Campaign | Aug. 29, 2016
Moving Forward | July 14, 2016
To friends and the community
What Five-Star Fridays Means for Your Student | Jan. 24, 2018
What Five-Star Fridays Can Mean for Your Student | Jan. 24, 2018
Fridays at UA are unlike anywhere else | Jan. 24, 2018
Moving Forward | July 14, 2016
Speeches
2017 Fall Commencement Address to the Graduates
2017 Commencement Address to National Inventors Hall of Fame STEM High School
2017 Spring Commencement Address to the Graduates
In the news
UA board chair says trustees want President Matthew Wilson to stay on the job | Ohio.com, Feb., 19, 2018
Companionship bridges cultural differences, panel of interracial couples tells UA audience. | Ohio.com, Feb. 18, 2018
No class on Fridays; University of Akron to go to four-day schedule | Ohio.com, Jan. 24, 2018
Akron plans to bring varsity esports to campus in fall 2018 | ESPN.com, Dec. 22, 2017
University of Akron launches esports as a varsity program | Ohio.com, Dec. 18, 2017
University of Akron President Matthew Wilson receives contract through 2023 | Cleveland.com, Oct. 11, 2017
UA offers scholarships that grow as students rack up credits | Ohio.com, Sept. 30, 2017
University of Akron welcomes freshmen and returning students | Ohio.com, Aug., 201723
UA president strikes out to bond with students at bowling alley | Ohio.com, Feb. 27, 2017
UA offers new Akron Guarantee Scholarship that increases in value as students earn credits | Ohio.com, Feb. 22, 2017
UA president answers the call, helping panicked student; tells audience ‘we are about family’ | Ohio.com, Jan. 18, 2017
UA students, staff fan out across Akron for Make a Difference Day | Ohio.com, Oct. 23
UA’s interim president Matthew Wilson is very visible on and off campus | Ohio.com, Oct. 12
UA students give the interim president a thumbs up for his first Q&A town hall meeting | Ohio.com, Sept. 7
University of Akron returns to roots with interim president, #UANewDay campaign | Cleveland.com, Sept. 6
Interim UA president’s personal touch wins high marks from students and parents on dorm move-in day | Ohio.com, Aug. 25
UA’s interim president, the law school dean, has a full calendar | Ohio.com, July 26