The Akron Press Club invites you to join us on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, for a special luncheon featuring The University of Akron President R.J. Nemer. He will deliver a State of the University address and take questions from the audience.

Event Details
  • Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • Time: Doors open at 11 a.m. for a buffet luncheon. Program begins at noon.
  • Location: Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway, Akron, Ohio (NOTE: This luncheon will take place at Quaker Station, not at our usual venue, Goodyear Hall.)
     

[Fast and easy online registration]
Or contact Emily Henthorn, Press Club administrator, at akronpressclub@gmail.com

  • Payment: Checks only, accepted at the door.
  • Deadline: Reservations due by noon on Friday, October 24, 2025.
  • Cancellations: Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance. After that, no refunds will be issued and unpaid reservations will be invoiced.

About President 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, serving 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.

Your Attendance Makes a Difference

Proceeds from Akron Press Club events fund scholarships for journalism and public relations students. This year the Press Club, in conjunction with the John S. Knight Memorial Journalism Fund, awarded nine scholarships of $5,000 each to college students. The Press Club also partnered with the Sojourner Truth Project to offer two scholarships of $5,000 each to graduating Akron Public Schools students who will study journalism. The Press Club sincerely thanks Summit County, Dr. Aileen Thong and Elizabeth Bartz for their donations to the scholarship fund.