What is Financial Literacy Month? |
A nationwide, collaborative endeavor marked by a variety of activities and events across the country and throughout the month of April. It’s when the financial literacy community celebrates achievements in improving the financial literacy of all Americans, especially our nation’s youth.#FinancialLiteracyMonth |
The University of Akron Teams Up with the Cleveland Browns to Celebrate National Financial Literacy Month
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Where Financial Literacy Meets the Gridiron
We are excited to welcome regional leaders in finance, banking, wealth management, and education to celebrate the start of National Financial Literacy Month on April 1, 2026, at the Cleveland Browns’ CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea, Ohio. Financial literacy is essential at every stage of life, empowering individuals to make informed choices about saving, earning, budgeting, and investing. This event brings together distinguished educators, students, and community partners to highlight the importance of financial education across our region.
Proceeds from this event support teacher scholarships and advance the Barker Center’s mission to strengthen economic and financial education across the region.
Calling NE Ohio K12 Educators!Teachers, employed full-time in an area school district (and one guest), may receive complimentary general-admission tickets (limited availability; first-come priority). Requests can be made by emailing the Barker Center, from a school associated email, with your name and grade/ subjects taught to barkercenter@uakron.edu TICKETING NOW CLOSED |
Registration for this exclusive event includes:
- Special access to the Browns’ training facility, including the team meeting room and indoor practice field
- Heavy hors d'oeuvres and networking with educators, business leaders, and community partners
- Awards celebration recognizing outstanding K-12 financial and economic educators
- Featured speakers and interactive activities focused on personal finance and economic decision-making.
Celebration Itinerary
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4:15 PM: Start of VIP Speaker Event & Tour (Main Entrance Check-In)
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4:40 PM: Registration Opens for General Program Admission (Main Entrance Check-In)
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5:00 PM: Start of General Program Admission w/ Opening Remarks Over Catered Dinner (in Lounge)
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5:30 PM: Keynote Speaker & Presentation of 2026 Teacher Awards
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6:15 PM: Financial Fun Passport Activities (in Indoor Field House)
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7:00 PM: Conclusion
Thank You 2026 Sponsors!
For questions about future sponsorship opportunities please contact barkercenter@uakron.edu
