Support Andrew Rancer's Legacy Scholarship

Dear Friends, Family and Community,

Hi, my name is Aimee and I'm fundraising for my father Andrew S. Rancer. My Dad was a talented educator, father and husband – full of charisma, energy and most of all humor. He suddenly passed away on Thursday, April 11th. He was full of light and while he may no longer be with us physically, we are determined to keep his memory alive in a meaningful way.

Andrew was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Akron. Known for his enthusiastic and energetic style, Andrew was an entertaining Professor. He worked diligently to engage and instruct his students in areas of communication through humor and discussion.

Throughout his career, Dr. Rancer made significant contributions to the communication field, particularly in argumentativeness. He served as editor of professional journals, authored textbooks as well as numerous research papers and journal articles. His honors include the Eastern Communication Association’s Past Presidents/Officers Award, the Distinguished Research Fellow Award, membership in the ECA’s Committee of Scholars and received the Eastern Communication Association’s Centennial Scholar in Communication Award.

In honor of my father's memory and his passion for education, we are establishing a scholarship at the University of Akron School of Communication. This scholarship will support students who are going into the school of Communication, showing dedication and passion to the craft.

Our goal is to create a lasting legacy by providing financial assistance to students at the University of Akron's School of Communication. We aim to raise $5,000 to establish the scholarship fund and ensure that my father's voracious love of education and teaching live on through the achievements of future students.

How You Can Help:

Donate: Your contribution, no matter the amount, will make a difference in the lives of deserving students and honor Andrew memory in a meaningful way.

Share: Spread the word about the Andrew Rancer University of Akron School of Communication scholarship within our community.

Why Donate? Your donation will provide opportunities for talented students to pursue their passions and achieve their dreams.

Thank you for your love, support, and generosity – my father would be over the moon knowing you're helping another student. Your kindness means the world to us, and we are grateful for the opportunity to honor my father in such a meaningful and valuable way.

Note: All donations will be managed transparently, and updates on the scholarship's progress will be provided regularly to our donors and community.