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Kult, Milton L. Endowed Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Milton L. Kult Endowed Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering was originally created in 2014. It was revised in 2022 to reflect curriculum changes at the University. Professor Emeritus Milton L. Kult, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Polymer Science, joined The University of Akron in 1954 and rose through the academic ranks to the high distinction of Professor Emeritus, serving as Department Chair of Electrical Engineering for three years. He taught for over 59 years until the fall of 2013, shortly before his death in December of that year.

Professor Kult's dedication to student learning was his highest priority. Students embraced his high expectations of them as part of 'giving their best' because he would not accept less. Alumni often came back to visit, extolling the virtues of their learning experiences through Professor Kult with affection and gratitude. Known as 'Milt Kult; or more affectionately as "Uncle Milty," his door was always open, and he welcomed them all, using his indefatigable memory skills not only for their names, but graduation years, grades, and other personal details. Students and alumni exclaimed that it was a privilege to know him, be guided by him, and be able to say they had been his student. Even in his late 80's, student course evaluations extolled Professor Kult's dedication to his profession, and to student success. Through his dedication, and avocation within the profession to change lives through academic success, Professor Kult was beloved and admired by thousands of graduates.

Professor Kult served in the Army Air Corps/U.S. Air Force from 1943 to 1953 including active duty in World War II. He had a love of music, playing with the Glenn Miller Band overseas, and supported himself with his music while attending The University of Illinois where he received his master's degree. He was married to Ruth Elizabeth Pleasant in 1952, a life partner in all that he did.

The Milton L. Kult Endowed Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering was created in Professor Kult's honor and memory by his three daughters and their families: Ms. Virginia L. Hulsey, Ms. Elizabeth A. Kult, and Ms. Phyllis K. Weaver. It is the intention of the family to enable his memory to have a lasting impact on the profession he loved. It is their desire that Professor Kult's scholarship endowment account be added to by others who wish to remember him so that the fund amount grows, and with it the scholarship amount that can be disbursed.

The endowment fund provides one or more scholarships annually to students majoring in electrical or computer engineering at The University of Akron. The amount, and number of awards, is determined by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in consultation with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Recipients must be undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science, who exhibit financial need and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Scholarships can be used by students for tuition, fees, books, and on-campus housing. Funds used for expenses other than qualified educational expenses are reportable and may be taxable to the recipient.

To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Milton Kult Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!