UA president to give State of the University address to Akron community

President R.J. Nemer, president of The University of Akron (UA), will highlight the University's recent accomplishments and positive trajectory, provide updates and share goals during a State of the University address to the Akron community on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Quaker Station.

The Akron Press Club is hosting the ticketed event, which will start at 11 a.m. with a luncheon. The program begins at noon.

Nemer will discuss a number of topics including UA's growing enrollment numbers, new branding campaign, community partnerships and other highlights. He will also take questions from the audience following his address.

Visit the Akron Press Club website for more information.

About President R.J. Nemer

R.J. Nemer became the University's 19th president on May 15, 2024. A proud Zip, he holds two degrees from UA-a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a J.D. from the School of Law. Before being named president, he served as dean of the College of Business, where enrollment grew under his leadership.

Nemer also brings a distinguished career in sports and marketing. He founded a professional golf agency in Akron that became the world's largest independently held sports agency of its kind, later acquired by William Morris Endeavor. He went on to serve as global head of IMG Golf before moving into higher education in 2022.

In addition to his professional achievements, Nemer has been deeply involved in the community, having served on the boards of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, First Tee of Akron, Bounce Innovation Hub, and others.

About the Akron Press Club

The Akron Press Club was founded in 1971 to promote a free press and serve local journalists and public relations professionals. The group has a rich heritage of offering newsmakers a forum to discuss issues of the day at Press Club luncheons and speaking events that are open to the public.

The Press Club is an open forum that respects the rights of free speech and press. Speakers are expected to take questions from the audience after their formal remarks. Recording of Akron Press Club events by the media or public is permitted; recording rights may be restricted only at the discretion of the Akron Press Club Board.

The Press Club sponsors and co-sponsors events that are open to any member of the general public. Attendance at, and issues raised, at Press Club events will not be screened or controlled by our guest speakers or their representatives.

The Akron Press Club, in conjunction with the John S. Knight Memorial Journalism Fund, annually awards scholarships of $5,000 each to journalism and public relations college students. These scholarships are made possible through donations and revenue from Press Club luncheons.

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