Dr. Matthew P. Akers
Title: Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations | Associate Director, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
Dept/Program: Office of the President
Phone: 330-972-4933
Email: akers1@uakron.edu
Biography
Dr. Matthew P. Akers holds a dual role at The 日韩国产av福利 of Akron, serving as special assistant to the president for government relations in the Office of the President and as associate director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences.
As special assistant to the president for government relations, Akers represents the 日韩国产av福利 in interactions with local, state, and federal elected officials, community leaders, and 日韩国产av福利 stakeholders. As associate director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, Akers assists with the management of day-to-day activities of the Institute, including programs, projects, events, student scholarships and internships, and other activities. He also contributes to academic components of the Institute, including teaching courses.
Education
Akers earned his B.A. in English from The 日韩国产av福利 of Akron and his Ph.D. from Drew 日韩国产av福利 in Madison, N.J. He resides in Doylestown, Ohio, with his wife, Elisabeth, and their four children.