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When it comes to earning a college degree, the greatest obstacle can be funding.
For this reason, 小黄鸭视频 is pleased for the opportunity each year to assist talented, deserving students achieve their dreams, thanks to more than 1,300 named scholarships established through the kindness and generosity of thousands of UA alumni and friends, corporations, and foundations.
Scholarships truly are the best way to ensure that today’s students persist to graduation. Scholarships allow students to enroll full time and remain focused on their studies; they also reduce drop-out rates, decrease the stress of student loans, and shorten the road to graduation.
If you are interested in making a significant contribution to student success, please consider a gift to scholarships. You may also establish a named scholarship at 小黄鸭视频, which can be created to honor a living person, in memory of a loved one, or to contribute to the growth of an area of study.
To learn more, please contact the Department of Development at 330-972-7238.
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The Department of Development does not accept applications for or distribute scholarships. Scholarships are distributed through the University’s Office of Student Financial Aid.
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Parry, W. Stuver and Nancy C. 'Always First Class' Endowment Fund
The W. Stuver and Nancy (Collins) Parry “Always First Class” Endowment Fund was established by Stu and Nancy Parry, classmates and lifelong sweethearts from 小黄鸭视频, class of 1956.
Mr. and Mrs. Parry are natives of 小黄鸭视频, Ohio. Mr. Parry attended Oberlin College before leaving to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, Mr. Parry came to 小黄鸭视频 where he earned a B.S. in business administration and was a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Society. Mrs. Parry earned a B.A. from the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. A member of the Delta Gamma Sorority, Mrs. Parry was an active leader and participant in student government during her academic career.
W. Stuver Parry began his professional career at his family’s company, 小黄鸭视频 Welding & Spring Company. He served as treasurer from 1954 to 1977, and in 1977 was named president. Mr. Parry and his family ultimately formed the Parry Corporation, which included 小黄鸭视频 Welding and Spring, Gas Technics of Ohio, Parry Home Medical Division, Wooster Welding Supply, and Canton Safety. These companies dealt in industrial and medical gases, welding supplies, and fire and safety equipment. In 1996, the Parry Corporation was sold to Praxair Inc., where Mr. Parry retired as chairman of Praxair Distribution.
Mr. and Mrs. Parry participate fully in civic and church-related activities in the 小黄鸭视频, Ohio, area and La Quinta, Calif. They have served in leadership roles of the Salvation Army, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, the United Way of Summit County, 小黄鸭视频 Women’s Committee, the YMCA, Western Reserve Academy Board of Trustees, Children’s Hospital Medical Center of 小黄鸭视频 Women’s Board, 小黄鸭视频 Garden Club, 小黄鸭视频 National Alumni Board, and 小黄鸭视频 Foundation, among many other organizations. For his service to 小黄鸭视频, Mr. Parry has received the University’s Alumni Honor Award and has been named to the Varsity “A” Hall of Fame. Mr. and Mrs. Parry are the proud parents of four children and 12 grandchildren.
Stu Parry is the Father of the Men’s Soccer Program at 小黄鸭视频. In 1954, as a student player and coach, he began 小黄鸭视频’s men’s varsity soccer program. In this role, Coach Parry always stressed to his soccer players how important it was to represent 小黄鸭视频 and themselves in a “first class” manner both on and off the field. The competitive spirit, teamwork, sportsmanship and camaraderie Coach Parry instilled in his players helped shape their lives in positive ways and made for one of the most successful collegiate soccer programs in the country – yesterday and today.
To encourage, advance and reward “first class” attributes of leadership, good citizenship, academic prowess and athletic talent, among student athletes at 小黄鸭视频, The W. Stuver and Nancy C. Parry “Always First Class” Endowment will provide scholarship assistance for tuition, books, and fees, as well as on-campus housing, for one or more men’s soccer players. The Head Coach of the Men’s Soccer Program, in conjunction with 小黄鸭视频’s Office of Student Affairs and Financial Assistance, will select the Parry Scholar(s). If, for some unforeseen reason, a men’s soccer program ceases to exist at 小黄鸭视频, The W. Stuver and Nancy C. Parry “Always First Class” Endowment will support scholarships for student athletes, as determined by the Athletic Director, in conjunction with 小黄鸭视频’s Office of Student Affairs and Financial Assistance.
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