Education
High quality educational opportunities abound in University Park, from innovative Pre-K programs to nearly endless adult education opportunities. University Park is all about "educational excellence."
Featured Program | Sponsor a Scholarship | Pre-K Programs | Public and Private Schools | Adult Education | Arts Education | Sports and Recreation Education
Featured Program: UPA Scholarships
Senior level Akron Public School students who are long-term residents of the University Park neighborhood have a special opportunity to compete for a scholarship to The University of Akron. Recipients will receive up to $4,000 per year for four years of study. University Park Association scholarships provide recipients with an opportunity to participate in the transformation of their neighborhood and their future!
The application deadline has passed for 2011 University Park Alliance scholarships.
Sponsor a Scholarship
Individuals, corporations or community organizations interested in sponsoring additional scholarships for University Park residents should contact Carol Murphy by email or call 330-777-2073.
Pre-K programs
SPARK Ohio in University Park
Mason and Leggett Preschool Programs
Greenleaf Family Center
Summa Early Education & Learning Center
Public and Private Schools
Mason Community Learning Center
Legget Community Learning Center
Akron Early College High School
Archbishop Hoban High School
National Inventors Hall of Fame School, Center for STEM Learning
Summit Academy Akron Secondary
Summit Academy of Alternative Learners
The Edge Academy
Adult and Continuing Education
IN UNIVERSITY PARK
Neighborhood Leadership Institute
UA Workforce Development & Continuing Education
UA Forum Series
The Grunberg Lecture Series at UA
The Akron Polymer Lecture Group Series
UA 60 + Program
Summa Health System Classes
Joan H. Michelson Women's Resource Center & Health Education Center
WITHIN WALKING OR BIKING DISTANCE
Akron Children’s Hospital
Akron General Medical Center
Akron Public Schools
Arts Education
UA Dance Institute
UA School of Music Workshops
UA Myers School of Art, Visiting Artists and Scholars
