Robert R. Morrison Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Business

Robert R. Morrison Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Business was established in 1998 by The J.M. Smucker Company, in honor of Bob’s retirement. Robert R. Morrison retired as vice president of operations after 38 years of service with the J.M. Smucker Company, where he also served on the board since 1970. Mr. Morrison graduated from The University of Akron in 1958 with a degree in business administration. Mr. Morrison was also a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and the University’s soccer team. Mr. Morrison is currently a member of the College of Business Administration Advancement Council and was a 1991 recipient of the Dr. Frank L. Simonetti Distinguished Business Alumni Award. Active at the University, Mr. Morrison was also a member of the National Alumni Board of Director’s from 1974-76 and received the prestigious Alumni Honor Award in 1985. Mr. Morrison married to the former Diane (Dede) Denison, and they have three children. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student enrolled in the College of Business Administration. Applicants should be students who maintain good academic records, participate in extracurricular activities, and have some full- or part-time work experience. To remain eligible for the scholarship, the student must maintain a 3.0 GPA at the College of Business Administration within The University of Akron. Selection of the recipient is determined by the College of Business Administration Scholarship Committee and Mr. Morrison.