Hlivko, Barbara P. Athletic Fund
Established in 2004 by Barbara P. Hlivko, a 1978 graduate of The University of Akron, The Barbara P. Hlivko Athletic Fund will provide financial assistance for various men’s and women’s athletic programs. As a young girl, Barbara was inspired by her father’s love and devotion to Zips athletics when she often accompanied him to games at Buchtel Field. Through the years, the spirit of athletics at The University of Akron grew to be an integral part of her own life as she became a devote supporter and advocate for many of the University’s athletic programs. A fixture at Zips sporting events, Barbara’s knowledge of and dedication to the Zips truly makes her one of the most endearing fans and supporters to The University of Akron.
It is Ms. Hlivko’s intention that The Barbara P. Hlivko Athletic Fund be used for athletic programs for the purposes of supporting and building quality Division I programs, including, but not limited to, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and cross county, women’s volleyball, and riflery. In the event that additional athletic teams are added to The University of Akron’s athletics programs, support for said teams will be at the fund advisor’s discretion.