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University closed – Friday, Jan. 19

Due to the anticipated significant winter storm expected for the Akron area overnight and into tomorrow, all University of Akron campuses will be closed on Friday, Jan. 19.

All classes and labs are canceled.

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PRESIDENT GARY L. MILLER

News and messages

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | Jan. 15, 2024

Holiday Message from President Gary L. Miller and Mrs. Georgia Miller | Dec. 18, 2023
A Veterans Day Thank You from President Gary L. Miller | Nov. 9, 2023
A message to the UA community from President Gary L. Miller | Aug. 28, 2023
Supreme Court ruling | June 29, 2023
Reaffirmation of HLC Accreditation | April 3, 2023
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | Jan. 11, 2023

Video: University's Strategic Plan and Sustainability | Dec. 5, 2022
Higher Learning Commission Visit – Sept. 12-13 | Aug. 15, 2022
Gather with Colleagues at the Campus Reunion | Aug. 11, 2022
Statement from UA President Gary L. Miller | Jul. 5, 2022
HLC Reaccreditation Process Underway | April 28, 2022
President Miller's Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022 statement | Jan. 14, 2022

Holiday Message from President Gary L. Miller and Mrs. Georgia Miller | Dec. 16, 2021
The Diversity Roadmap Strategic Plan | Dec. 14, 2021
Thanksgiving Message from Georgia and Gary Miller | Nov. 22, 2021
A Veterans Day Thank You from President Gary L. Miller | Nov. 11, 2021
Statement from President Gary L. Miller | Sept. 27, 2021
Statement from President Gary L. Miller on Death of a Student | Sept. 19, 2021
Welcome back | Aug. 19, 2021
Important updates to campus operations | May 25, 2021
Video: A message to the UA community from President Miller | May 24, 2021
Video: President Miller discusses higher ed issues at Leadership Akron event | March 18, 2021
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | Jan. 18, 2021
Welcome back | Jan. 11, 2021

A message of gratitude at Thanksgiving | Nov. 18, 2020
An invitation to engage in planning the future of UA | Oct. 26, 2020
UA's response to letter received by national AAUP | Oct. 8, 2020
Honoring our past and looking forward to our future | Sept. 21, 2020
Statement from President Gary L. Miller on arbitration decision | Sept. 18, 2020
Arbitrator’s decision
Setting the record straight about our finances | Sept. 8, 2020
Initial arbitration brief | Reply brief
Statement from President Gary L. Miller on the MAC decision to postpone fall sports | Aug. 8, 2020
Statement from President Gary L. Miller on the AAUP vote on the tentative agreement | Aug. 5, 2020
Video: Tentative agreement with Akron-AAUP | July 17, 2020
Athletics Review Task Force | July 23, 2020
Update on Budget Planning and Fall Return to Campus | June 30, 2020
Message from President Gary L. Miller and Board Chair Joseph M. Gingo: We can and must make a difference | May 31, 2020
Redesigning The University of Akron – Update #3 | May 27, 2020
Fall 2020 return to campus | May 22, 2020
Redesigning The University of Akron: Update #2 | May 14, 2020
Affirming Our Promises in the Post-COVID World: Update #1 | May 4, 2020
Affirming Our Promises in the Post-COVID World | April 23, 2020
We're in this together | March 29, 2020
An Update on the Strategic Planning Process | March 24, 2020
Important Update from President Miller on Campus Operations | March 16, 2020
Important Coronavirus Update from President Miller | March 10, 2020
Cancellation of University-sponsored international travel | March 6, 2020
Coronavirus prevention and planning | March 2, 2020
Strategic Working Group - Initial Recommendations | Jan. 27, 2020
Welcome back | Jan. 13, 2020

Happy Holidays and Thank you! | Dec. 16, 2019
A Thanksgiving reflection | Nov. 26, 2019
An expression of gratitude on this Veterans Day | Nov. 11, 2019
Principles for Planning | Nov. 7, 2019
Affirming Our Promises — Strategic Planning Initiative | Nov. 5, 2019
Affirming Our Promises — Campus-Wide Strategic Planning Process | Oct. 28, 2019
Excited about the opportunities ahead | Oct. 1, 2019
Thank you for the warm welcome | Aug. 15, 2019

Akron Beacon Journal (Sept. 20) University of Akron stabilizes enrollment after 11 years of declines higher education post covid 19
Akron Beacon Journal (Sept. 9) University of Akron president pushes back on idea that colleges indoctrinate students
WAKR (Aug. 23) | President Gary L. Miller discusses the new academic year
Crainscleveland.com (July 13) | Relationship with city a growing strength for the University of Akron, president says
Crainscleveland.com (July 12) | University of Akron taking its parking private
Spectrumnews1.com (June 2) | New study finds University of Akron added $3 billion in income to the region in 2021-22
Bollyinside.com (May 14) | The significance of higher education as a driving force for the economy
Akron Beacon Journal (April 21) | University of Akron trustees to have first new leader in five years as Joe Gingo retires
Gongwer (March 31) | State Share Of Higher Ed Funding Drives Budget Debate
ABC News (March 10) | Two wrongfully convicted men granted scholarships to The University of Akron
SI.com (Feb. 24) | NCAA Issues First NIL Ruling, With Cavinder Twins at the Center of It

Akron Beacon Journal (Dec. 7) | University of Akron buying metal detectors for sport, entertainment venues with state grant
Akron Beacon Journal (Sept. 20) | With $20M gift, UA's Polsky vision has grown substantially, but no plans to add to debt
Cleveland.com (July 18) | Akron Children’s Hospital, University of Akron announce sports-health partnership, plans for new sports health center
Akron Beacon Journal (May 5) | Largest airship built in United States since 1930s to take shape soon inside Akron Airdock
Spectrum News (Feb. 11) | UA President Gary Miller offers bright outlook
Crain’s Cleveland Business (Jan. 26) | University of Akron, city of Akron form joint working group

Cinncinati Enquirer (Dec. 6) | State lawmaker's pitch: Stay in Ohio, get a scholarship or income tax break
ESPN (Dec. 4) | Akron hiring Oregon OC Joe Moorhead as football coach
WEWS-TV (Dec. 3) | University of Akron hires director of off-campus security in wake of deadly off-campus shooting
Akron Beacon Journal (Nov. 21) | University of Akron, Civic announce new partnership to support city's arts, economy
1590 WAKR (Nov. 15) | President Miller speaks with Ray Horner
University Business (Nov. 1) | One university’s quest to boost vaccination rates—and its ‘reasons of conscience’ exemption
Crain's Cleveland Business (Oct. 6) | Timken Foundation donates $3 million to University of Akron
Akron Beacon Journal (Oct. 6) | University of Akron trustees approve contract extension, bonus for President Gary L. Miller
WJW Fox 8 (Sept. 21) | University of Akron addresses campus safety concerns after shooting death of student; offers $50k reward for help to find suspect
Crain's Cleveland Business (June 20) | University of Akron, city team up for arts-based initiative
Akron Beacon Journal (June 17) | Zips Affordability Scholarship vaults University of Akron to top of some students' college lists
Akron Beacon Journal (June 2) | Goodyear to fund $1.6 million scholarship program at University of Akron
1590 WAKR (June 1) | President Miller on the return to campus - audio
Akron Beacon Journal (May 20) | University of Akron seeks to boost arts offerings, revitalize downtown Akron
Akron Beacon Journal (May 5) | University of Akron social justice task force releases recommendations for hiring, student retention
Akron Beacon Journal (May 4) | University of Akron selects Charles Guthrie as new director of athletics
Video: Guest at Leadership Akron event (March 17) | Video: President Miller discusses higher ed issues at Leadership Akron event
Akron Beacon Journal (March 5) | Akron Airdock begins new life through aerospace research, development partnership

Cleveland Plain Dealer (Dec. 24, 2020) | University of Akron President Gary Miller reflects on first year at the helm
Akron Beacon Journal (Oct. 7) | University of Akron marks 150th anniversary downtown and around the world
Bloomberg Radio (June 17) President Miller discusses equality and UA's response to COVID-19 with with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Jason Kelly
Akron Beacon Journal (June 10) Assailing 'perils of complacency,' University of Akron president vows to fight racial discrimination
Crain's Cleveland Business (April 19): Pandemic makes for unexpected challenge as University of Akron’s Gary Miller settles into role of president
Akron Beacon Journal (March 1): The University of Akron is on the rise
Akron Beacon Journal (Feb. 12): The University of Akron launches $150 million fund-raising campaign
Akron Beacon Journal (Jan. 28): University of Akron strategic plan draft calls for more online learning, flexibility
Akron Beacon Journal (Jan. 12): ‘We’re here because we want to be here’: New University of Akron president settling in to life in area, sans spiders
WCPN-FM (NPR) (Jan. 7): Interview on "The Sound of Ideas"

WKSU-FM (NPR) (Dec. 12, 2019): Gary Miller sets a course for The University of Akron's future
Crain's Cleveland Business (Oct. 28): New Akron president says 'trust and goodwill' must be rebuilt after university's latest change in leadership
Ohio.com (Oct. 1): New University of Akron president mingles, dines with students and staff on first day
Ohio.com (Sept. 30): New University of Akron president officially takes over
Ohio.com (Aug. 18): They’re the Millers: UA’s first couple makes friendly first impression on campus
Ohio.com (Aug. 16): Meet-and-greet with new UA president draws 500
Ohio.com editorial (Aug. 16) Hope in the form of a new president

President Gary Miller's appointment (Aug. 15, 2019)

University announcement: Gary L. Miller, Ph.D, named UA's 18th president
Ohio.com: University of Akron names Gary L. Miller as president
Ohio.com: UW-Green Bay thanks outgoing Chancellor Gary Miller for accomplishments during tenure
Crain's Cleveland Business: University of Akron names Gary L. Miller its next president
WKYC (NBC Cleveland): University of Akron selects Dr. Gary L. Miller as new president
WKSU-FM (NPR): University of Akron Chooses University of Wisconsin Chancellor as Next President
Green Bay Gazette: UW-Green Bay Chancellor Gary Miller named president of University of Akron
WGBA (NBC Green Bay): UW-Green Bay Chancellor leaving for University of Akron
Associated Press: UWGB chancellor leaving to take post at University of Akron
WCPN-FM (NPR) University Of Akron Names Gary Miller President

Shammas Malik Swearing-In Ceremony | Jan. 6, 2024

Fall Commencement 2023: Remarks | Dec. 16, 2023
President Miller gives State of the University Address | Oct. 11, 2023
E.J. Thomas 50th Anniversary Gala | Sept. 30, 2023
Akron Press Club: Higher Education in a Changing World | Sept. 7, 2023
Fall Convocation 2023: Remarks | Aug. 25, 2023
Spring Commencement 2023: Remarks | May 5, 2023

Fall Commencement 2022: Remarks | Dec. 10, 2022
Convocation Remarks | Aug. 19, 2022
Campus Reunion Remarks and Video | Aug. 19, 2022
Spring Commencement 2022: Remarks | May 6, 2022
State of the University Address: 'A Future of Opportunities' | Feb. 11, 2022

Fall Commencement 2021: '12 Sagacious Sayings' | Dec. 11, 2021
The University's commitment to promoting public safety on and near campus | Sept. 21, 2021
Campus Reunion celebration speech | Aug. 17, 2021
Remarks to the Akron Roundtable: Post-pandemic Urban Higher Education: The new meaning of place | May 20, 2021
Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremonies: Sagacious and Possibly Helpful Advice | May 7-9, 2021

Fall Convocation, Address to Freshman | Aug. 21, 2020
Remarks to the Board of Trustees: Our commitment to effecting real change related to equity and inclusion on campus and in the community | June 10, 2020
Keynote Address: United Way of Summit County Tocqueville Society | Jan. 28, 2020

Fall Commencement Ceremonies, Address to the Graduates | Dec. 14, 2019

Good news is happening in all corners of The University of Akron! UA President Gary L. Miller will celebrate these achievements and innovations with our community near and far in a new podcast called “Good News with Gary.” In each episode, President Miller will feature points of pride, fun events and great accomplishments from our Zips community.

Visit the Good News with Gary YouTube page to listen to the latest episode and the entire playlist.

Personal View: Akron's artistic renaissance takes city from rubber capital to cultural hub | Oct. 23, 2023 (Crain's Cleveland Business)
Adults can finish degrees | Oct. 10, 2022 (Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron will rise | July 18, 2020 (Akron Beacon Journal)
The University of Akron is on the rise | March 1, 2020 (Akron Beacon Journal)

Testimony to the Ohio Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee | May 9, 2023
Testimony to the Ohio House Finance Subcommittee on Higher Education | March 28, 2023
Testimony to the Ohio House Higher Education and Career Readiness Committee | April 5, 2022

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