Wolfe, Dr. Alvin C. Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry
The Dr. Alvin C. Wolfe Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry was created in 2005 through the generosity of Dr. Alvin C. Wolfe to assist deserving students pursuing graduate studies in the Department of Chemistry.
Dr. Alvin C. Wolfe was a member of The University of Akron Department of Chemistry faculty from 1942 to 1956. While working with The University of Akron, Dr. Wolfe spent 31 months serving his country in World War II. He went on to work with Akron City Hospital from 1956 to 1960 and General Tire from 1960 to 1972. He received his undergraduate degree and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
As a chemist who has made contributions in academia, health, business and service to his country, Dr. Alvin C. Wolfe demonstrates the value of higher education in the creation of new knowledge, economic growth, and the fulfillment of human potential. Through Dr. Wolfe’s meaningful investment in higher education, The Dr. Alvin C. Wolfe Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry will offer talented students the resources needed to complete their graduate studies in chemistry.
Dr. Alvin C. Wolfe fellows must be students of the Department of Chemistry and in good academic standing at The University of Akron. The Department of Chemistry will select The Dr. Alvin C. Wolfe Fellowship recipients based on academic merit.