ATLANTA (Dec. 14, 2011) - Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has entered into a multi-year agreement with IMG College to sponsor athletic programs at 30 top universities across the nation. Aaron's sponsorship commitment in activating across dozens of schools is one of the most significant national partnerships in college sports and considerably expands the company's reach to universities and the fans that support them.