Neiman, Marcus L. Fund
Marcus L. Neiman’s passion for music, helping students and The University of Akron led him to establish The Marcus L. Neiman Fund in 2017. The fund will enhance the University Band’s mission and benefit band students demonstrating financial need. At the discretion of the Director of Bands, the funds can be used to defray expenses for any of, but not limited to, the following reasons: travel expenses for professional gatherings (such as the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) conference), scholarship opportunities, band recruiting efforts, equipment and/or technology upgrades, and other items as needed.
Neiman earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of Akron in 1970. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Michigan and completed additional coursework at Kent State University. Neiman is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi (University of Michigan Nu chapter, and honorary Beta Pi at Kent State University); and Omicron Delta Kappa (national leadership society - The University of Akron-Theta Circle).
Teaching has been Neiman’s life work. He was an assistant professor and faculty member in the Kent State University Hugh A. Glauser School of Music. He has been
Neiman’s passion and expertise have been recognized numerous times. He was the recipient of OMEA’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service award, in 2010; honored with the Excellence in Education Leadership