About The University of Akron Graduate School
Contact the Graduate School
- Phone: 330-972-7663
- Email: gradsch@uakron.edu
- Location: Leigh Hall, Room 515 ()
Graduate School Staff
Dr. Gwyneth Price
Interim Dean of the Graduate School
gprice@uakron.edu
Dr. Marnie M Saunders
Senior Associate Dean
330-972-6590
mms129@uakron.edu
Ms. Heather A Blake
Director, Graduate School Operations
330-972-7664
hblake@uakron.edu
Ms. Deborah Phillipp
Director, Graduate Admissions and Student Services
330-972-2135
dphillipp@uakron.edu
Vision Statement
The Graduate School at The University of Akron seeks to facilitate the intellectual development, professional development, and community engagement of our graduate students and faculty as they harness their creative and scientific achievements to transform society.
Mission Statement
The Graduate School is charged with all matters related to graduate education. The Graduate School serves to maintain the quality and affordability of and access to graduate education by providing oversight of rigor and effectiveness of graduate programming; communicate best practices and state requirements; and provide and support opportunities for professional development, community engagement, inclusion, and student well-being. The Graduate School supports the programs in the education of diverse, intellectually curious, socially responsible, broad-minded graduates while promoting the accomplishments of our graduate faculty, students, and alumni throughout the region and beyond.