By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• November 18, 2019
Founded in 2013, Zippython is The University of Akron’s miracle network dance marathon chapter dedicated to raising money for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals.
The first dance marathon...
By Enrique Antonio, News & Opinion Contributor
• November 18, 2019
On Oct. 29, the Zips Program Network (ZPN) at The University of Akron hosted a root beer kegger in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union in honor of alcohol awareness week.
The kegger took place from 8...
Editors Note: The Buchtelite will also be providing coverage of the College Democrats organization at The University of Akron.
Students at UA have the opportunity to get involved and learn about...
On Oct. 25, students from The University of Akron filled the Jean Hower Taber Student Union at 9 a.m. ready to volunteer for Make A Difference Day.
Two different shifts were available for students to...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• November 5, 2019
Interested in the field of nutrition but don’t want to major in it?
The University of Akron School of Nutrition and Dietetics is now offering a minor in nutrition.
According to the school’s website,...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• November 5, 2019
Beginning in the fall 2020 semester, The University of Akron School of Law will offer a new Blended Online Juris Doctor (J.D.) program to make law school more accessible to part-time students.
The new...
Sponsored by The University of Akron Foundation and the College of Health Professions, faculty have developed the free program “Finding a Better U” (FABU) to help local residents improve their heart...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• November 5, 2019
For the third straight year, students from The University of Akron Risk Management and Insurance degree program won the Insurance Collegiate Challenge.
This challenge introduces students to different...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• October 29, 2019
President Gary Miller recently announced Dr. Joe Urgo as Interim Executive Vice President and Provost, pending approval from the Board of Trustees (BOT).
This announcement comes two weeks after President...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• October 29, 2019
Sponsored by the Office of Accessibility, Disabilities Awareness Week is returning to The University of Akron with a variety of events from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7 to promote inclusiveness and education about...
By Katie Shuber, News Contributor
• October 29, 2019
In the heart of downtown Akron, near the Akron Art Museum, there’s a 100-year-old Greek-American Fusion food restaurant run by a father and daughter duo.
Western Fruit Basket is located at 115 E Market...
On Friday Oct. 18, The University of Akron Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing held a career fair specifically for marketing students.
Within the Taylor Institute, 20 companies attended the career...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• October 23, 2019
In supporting adoption in Summit County, the Jockey Being Family Foundation will provide adoptees and their siblings a monogrammed backpack with a blanket and teddy bear inside.
In addition to the backpacks...
The Humane Society of Summit County (HSSC) is hosting BARKtoberfest, a craft beer tasting event sponsored by Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. as a fun fall event for prospective supporters and adopters from 4 to...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• October 22, 2019
During his first Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 9, President Gary Miller proposed a plan to begin a confidential national search for a new Executive Vice President and Provost at The University of Akron.
This...
By Fabiana Mosquera, Arts & Entertainment Contributor
• October 22, 2019
In association with DANCECleveland, The University of Akron invited Parsons Dance to teach master classes ranging from modern and hip-hop to contemporary from Oct. 7 to 11.
Each semester, UA’s dance,...
On Oct. 11, The University of Akron’s new president, Gary L. Miller, sat down with representatives of the student media groups on campus for a press conference to answer questions from students and discuss...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• October 15, 2019
After a unanimous vote by faculty, The University of Akron School of Law will immediately start to accept GRE scores as an alternative to the LSAT scores from applicants.
Christopher J. Peters, dean...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• October 15, 2019
In their 2019 rankings released last week, Wealth Management ranked The University of Akron’s Financial Planning Program as 11th in the United States.
For this ranking, a total of 67 on-campus, full-time,...
Studying in another country doesn’t have to be just a dream at The University of Akron, with the Education Abroad Office.
Education Abroad is a service that allows students to spend time in a foreign...
To help students prepare for the spring semester, The University of Akron School of Communication is hosting a fall advising fair in room 110 of Kolbe Hall on Oct. 29 and 30.
Only for students in a...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• October 8, 2019
To mark its 101st year on The University of Akron Campus, the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is launching a new alumni lecture series.
This new series titled the “Army ROTC Legacy of Leadership...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• October 8, 2019
“Dogtober,” a special adoption event hosted by Summit County, will run through Nov. 2 at the Summit County Animal Control Facility as an expansion of the annual fall adopt-a-thon event.
Throughout...
The Counseling & Testing Center will be providing free screenings for depression and other mood disorders in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union and the Polsky Building on Oct. 3.
In honor of National...
The Akron Early College High School (AECHS), a program located in the Polsky Building at The University of Akron, was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education on...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 30, 2019
County entities worked together to open the Summit Liberty House, located at Arch Street.
City of Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, Larry Moore; director of the Summit County Veterans Service Commission, Summit...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 30, 2019
Among the 16 winning ideas and projects from the 2019 Knight Arts Challenge Akron are three created by colleagues at The University of Akron.
Victoria Rogers, vice president for arts at the Knight Foundation,...
By Katie Shuber, News Contributor
• September 30, 2019
As construction on the West Campus Parking Deck continues into the sixth week of the semester, Capital Planning at The University of Akron may have a completion date set.
With 1,493 spaces in the deck,...
By Enrique Antonio, News & Opinion Contributor
• September 30, 2019
As an affiliate of the Smithsonian institution since 2002, the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology offered free admission to the National Museum of Psychology all day Sept. 21.
Featuring permanent...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 26, 2019
All members of The Buchtelite would like to offer their condolences to the friends and family of the student and fellow Zip we all lost too soon.
In light of this tragedy, The Buchtelite would like...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 26, 2019
In response to the Board of Trustees selecting Gary L. Miller as the 18th President of The University of Akron on Aug. 14, several students share their hopes and visions for the future of UA.
Prior...
Students at The University of Akron are adjusting to the recent changes made to the Roo Express, a free shuttle around campus, and the route in which it operates.
Since the Spring 2019 semester, Parking...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 26, 2019
Editor’s Note: Megan Parker was elected President of the Student Accessibility Group at Akron. This article was written strictly based on information from other group members.
The Office of Accessibility...
Journalism and media professionals joined with students from The University of Akron and Kent State University for the 15th annual Poynter KSU Media Ethics Workshop on Sept. 19 for discussions on ethics...
Focused on increasing voter registration and supporting the re-election of President Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee and the Trump Victory Committee launched the Make Campus Great Again...
Built to help students in the College of Business Administration develop their skills through a one-stop training spot, The University of Akron opened the new Anthony J. Alexander Professional Development...
Career Services at The University of Akron and JCPenney are teaming up for another “Suit-Up” Event on Sept. 22, where UA and Stark State faculty, students and alumni will get exclusive deals on professional...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 16, 2019
Undergraduate Student Government President Mark Okocha and Vice President Morgan Booker have been working hard on campus toward several goals of sustainability, student wellness and improved campus relations.
Currently,...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 13, 2019
Interim President John Green announced The University of Akron is looking to hire 17 new faculty members and begin national searches for five administrative positions in order to continue its focus on...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 9, 2019
Editors Note: The Buchtelite will provide an additional article on students’ response to these topics.
Leaders from two key constituency groups on campus, Faculty Senate and the Akron-AAUP, share...
Parking and Transportation Services at The University of Akron has changed the route of the Roo Express, a free shuttle for students on campus, from several routes to one circulatory route for the Fall...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• September 8, 2019
Think twice before sharing those selfies on social media, as companies are now starting to use those self-portraits for marketing efforts.
As defined by the online Merriam-Webster dictionary, a selfie...
The University of Akron School of Law will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment by bringing together national experts to discuss how the effects of women’s suffrage have changed...
By Katie Shuber, News Contributor
• September 8, 2019
With two weeks of the Fall 2019 semester complete, students at UA are sharing their advice for new students based on a variety of different experiences during these first weeks of classes.
Jaquie McAninch,...
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is currently counting down the days until another trip to Mars in 2020 with plans to send a new and improved rover to collect soil samples.
Space...
By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• September 3, 2019
Sponsored by the City of Akron, Akron’s first ever Pizza Fest showcased eight local pizza vendors, cornhole, inflatables and live music performances at Lock 3 throughout Labor Day weekend.
According...
Richard J. Kramer, chairman, CEO and president of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will be speaking at The University of Akron’s annual Goodyear Executive Leadership Forum on Sept. 17.
Kramer’s...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• August 26, 2019
On Aug. 21, President-elect Gary Miller and Interim President John Green named Wayne Hill as chief of staff and vice president of The University of Akron.
With a bachelor’s degree in sociology, Hill...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• August 22, 2019
The University of Akron’s Dining Services, which is controlled by Aramark, has announced changes were made to the dining locations across campus.
According to a UA press release, the Steak ‘n Shake...
By Megan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
• August 14, 2019
After a unanimous decision at the Aug. 14 Board of Trustees meeting, Gary L. Miller, Ph.D., has been named the 18th President of The University of Akron.
President-elect Miller, 65, is currently Chancellor...
Swensons’ story began when Wesley T. “Pop” Swenson started selling fresh-ground hamburgers from the back of his station wagon in 1934.
Now, the drive-in restaurant chain is celebrating 85 years...
Since September 2016, 4-year-old Nathan Ramey has attended occupational, physical and speech therapy at Akron Children’s Hospital.
Nathan has Down syndrome and is currently in remission from...
Inspired by a project in her English composition class, University of Akron student Valerie Rado sought out to start a community garden on campus.
On a sunny Spring morning, Rado, along with several...
With the spring semester ending soon and growing questions about the plans moving forward, Interim President John Green spoke with The Buchtelite about the future budget and faculty buyouts at The University...
As The University of Akron currently searches for its fourth leader since 2014, a former UA president has been chosen as the fifth president for Missouri Western State University.
Through a 5-0...
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 23, 2019
The University of Akron is hosting a newly-imagined SpringFest on May 3, 2019, with several changes announced, including making it a student-based festival.
The changes to SpringFest were announced...
As a crowd holding glow sticks sits and listens to an Akron Against Cancer representative speak on stage, relationships between immediate family, extended family and friends are read.
Each time...
For the second year in a row, NASA has invited a team of students from the College of Engineering and Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences to travel to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, from...
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 16, 2019
The Akron Zoo is celebrating Earth Day on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 25 vendors throughout the park sharing information on conservation, green energy and sustainable living efforts in the Akron...
The first-ever University of Akron Interdisciplinary Symposium (UA-IS), an event for students to showcase their research, took place in the ballroom of the Taber Student Union on April 9 from 8 a.m....
An employee and alumnus from The University of Akron will appear as a contestant on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” hosted by Chris Harrison Thursday, April 11, 2019.
Derek Daily is currently...
This article is part two of a two-part series. Part two covers the response from different departments at The University of Akron.
Part one covers the incident from the perspective of the student.
After...
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 8, 2019
The Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties is hosting their annual Walk of Heroes this year on April 26, from 6-8 p.m.
In the past, there have been delays due to the weather, so this...
Eight teams from The University of Akron School of Law will be competing for a cash prize in the school’s 10th annual intramural trial competition on Saturday, April 6.
This competition is sponsored...
Through April 5, ZipAssist and serveAkron are hosting a book drive asking for new and gently used children’s books in support of Bright Star Books, a local nonprofit working to increase the access to...
“Lasting Impressions” aims to celebrate Gertrude Seiberling's passion for painting through having her paintings on display in the Manor House of Stan Hywet during the 2019 season starting on April...
The University of Akron’s student rocket-design team, the Akronauts, will be competing in NASA’s 2019 Student Launch Competition in Huntsville, Alabama from April 4-6.
Founded in 2014, the...
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once asked, “Life’s most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
Students from the Biomedical Engineering Design and NASA Robotics teams at...
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• March 24, 2019
The fifth annual Zippython, a dance marathon held to raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital, will take place in Central-Hower High School's gymnasium on April 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Zippython...
Voting for the Spring 2019 Undergraduate Student Government Elections is currently underway.
According to USG Election Rules, the general elections are held within the first 11 weeks of the spring...
As a respiratory condition that impacts several people on a daily basis, asthma is an important topic within research. One professor at The University of Akron understands its importance through her research.
Dr....
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• March 18, 2019
An armed robbery took place off campus on March 5, around 10:30 p.m. The three victims were students at The University of Akron, two 20-year-old men and one 21-year-old man. The robbery took place in the...
Three open-wheel race cars designed and built by members of Zips Racing will be featured in an exhibit focusing on Formula One racing at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland starting on March 15...
As one of the most important organs in the human body, the eye helps people navigate the environment around them through seeing objects color, form and shape.
Katelyn Sondereker is a fourth-year...
The University of Akron Residence Hall Council is hosting Zippy’s Let’s Dodge Cancer Classic on Sunday, April 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, courts four and five.
In...
This article is part one of a two-part series. Part one covers the incident from the perspective of the student.
Part two covers the response from different departments at The University of Akron.
A...
The Akron Anime Club recently hosted its sixth annual ZipCon at The University of Akron on Feb. 23 and are already starting preparations for next year’s event.
ZipCon is a one-day convention primarily...
As the events of Rethinking Race seek to inspire discussion about the roles given to a race in society, various subjects about how the different races are viewed also come up.
On March 4 from 11:45 a.m....
Editor’s Note: The Buchtelite would like to apologize to The University of Akron’s Speech and Debate team for the original story “Speech, Debate Renaissance Sweeps Across UA, Rivals.” The story...
Graduating can be a difficult task as it is a transition from the academic world to the professional world.
However, advisers from the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Akron...
With the success of the Ohio Marijuana Expo in Cleveland on Jan. 26, Ohio Marijuana is expanding its cannabis event series to the John S. Knight Center in Akron on March 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In...
In recent months, Kaitlin Bennett, a figure known for her strong and sometimes controversial stance on Second Amendment rights, has twice visited The University of Akron. During both of her visits, Bennett...
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 25, 2019
Women’s Studies is scheduled to hold two more Rethinking Gender talks before the end of the spring semester, according to their events page.
With the emergence of Five-Star Fridays, students should...
Have you started to feel those mid-semester blues? With midterms right around the corner, students' wellness and mental health may not be in the best state.
Luckily, the Counseling and Testing Center...
In support of growth in STEM education, the LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education is collaborating with organizations and schools in the region to establish the Urban STEM Education Center.
According...
The University of Akron Board of Trustees has appointed Akron Public Schools Superintendent David James as an advisory trustee, the Board announced last Wednesday.
The board unanimously voted to appoint...
By Bri Hayes, ZTV Reporter | Lights, Camera, Akron!
• February 19, 2019
On Wednesday, Feb. 13 The University of Akron held Zippy tryouts where students lined the halls of InfoCision Stadium to see if they would make a perfect fit as our honorable, Zippy.
ZTV’s...
Developed by assistant professor of polymer science, Dr. Hunter King, and fifth-year graduate student Michael Wilson, “Polymer Science of Cooking” is a natural sciences colloquium in The University...
Located in the Administrative Services Building on Mill St. near Quaker Square, Central Stores is the place to go for bargain-priced items that the University looks to get rid of.
Staffed Monday through...
Members of the American Association of University Professors from The University of Akron and Kent State University held a solidarity picket on the UA campus in support of the faculty at Wright State University...
The month of February is Black History Month, a time where The University of Akron celebrates and educates students through several different events.
Almost every day during the month, the University...
The University of Akron Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be hosting a blood drive Feb. 5-8 from 12-8 p.m.
The blood drive will be held in room 245, which is the classroom in the rec center,...
With the recent days of temperatures below zero and the winter storm that left several Akron streets covered in snow, students at The University of Akron reacted differently to the campus’ snow and cold...
The University of Akron's Touring Dance Ensemble debuted their marine-themed performances for elementary school students Sunday, Jan. 29.
Touring Ensemble is a required class for all dance majors,...
The University of Akron’s student organization database, OrgSync, will soon bear a new name this semester, according to a ZipMail released on Jan. 8.
Students were able to vote on the proposed name...
The first week of the spring semester began and ended with quite a bit of snow, but that didn't stop The University of Akron campus community from having a positive outlook.
In fact, some welcomed the...
With Winter Break approaching, many students may be planning to leave their homes or rental properties for extended periods of time, something that can be alluring to burglars.
Fortunately for them,...
The University of Akron Board of Trustees approved a proposal to revise the presidential search process that will expand the search committee, but also keep the process out of public view.
This revision...
In November, The University of Akron launched its new app with capabilities beyond just Brightspace.
Through the app, students can view their class schedules, check their UA Gmail account, see a campus...
A visit to The University of Akron by Kaitlin Bennett, better known as the Kent State “gun girl,” drew reactions from a small crowd that formed around her at the center of the UA campus on Thursday,...
Sarah Hamilton, assistant director of ZipAssist, describes a student from The University of Akron who was suddenly kicked out of her home in October when she began having trouble academically since she...
The University of Akron offers free 3D printing for students through MakerStudio, found on the ground floor of Bierce Library.
Students are limited to 10 personal prints or 30 print hours, the University...
Starting on Nov. 23, Stan Hywet will be hosting their “Deck the Halls” event where on select nights, guests will be able to visit the grounds and view inside the manor house that will be decorated...
Dungeons & Dragons Friday will be coming to Bierce Library on Nov. 30. From 1-3 p.m., complete with the chance to work with a Dungeon Master, a short adventure and provided characters.
This event...
In honor of the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day and to increase awareness towards AIDS/HIV, the Zips Programming Network, serveAkron and Campus Programs will be tabling in the Taber Student Union Trapezoid...
One person was injured and one was arrested following an “accidental weapon discharge” inside Exchange Residence Hall during the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 10.
At 12:30 a.m. Saturday, officers...
Nearing the end for the school semester, The Buchtelite asked several University of Akron students their opinions about Five-Star Fridays.
Five-Star Fridays is an initiative implemented by former UA...
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• November 9, 2018
In association with Band of Barbers, the Hair Geek Studio and Distinguished Gents Tonsorial are holding their second annual Thanksgiving Food Drive until Nov. 18 to provide food to the homeless and others...
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment
• November 9, 2018
The Akron Zoo announced a $17 million expansion for a new exhibit, Wild Asia, featuring lions and tigers that will replace Tiger Valley and the Pride of Africa that will be on three acres of newly developed...
The University of Akron will be holding an Etiquette Lunch on Friday, Nov. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Taber Student Union Ballroom for students to meet with potential employers and learn more about...
In December, Zips for Akron Hope will be holding their fourth annual Adopt a Classroom Outreach event and will be adopting four elementary schools in Akron Public schools this year to help spread the Christmas...
The University of Akron is hosting a 'Study Abroad Fair' on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Piano Lounge, near Starbucks in the Taber Student Union.
There are four types of programs;...
The Zips Programming Network is hosting “Family Game Room Night” on Friday, Nov. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Roo Lounge at the Taber Student Union.
According to The University of Akron...
Starting this semester, Bierce Library will be holding Board Game Fridays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the lobby area next to Starbucks on the last Friday of every month.
The first event will be on Oct. 26...
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• October 24, 2018
The AshBelt, the Literary Journal at The University of Akron, will begin accepting creative writing submissions from any and all UA undergraduates in November until Feb. 1, 2019.
A student does not...
Summit County is holding their ninth annual Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, Oct. 27, where all available animals from the Division of Animal Control can be adopted for $10.
The event will take place from...
The Office of Accessibility is hosting Disabilities Awareness Week from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 at The University of Akron to increase awareness of disabilities and related services on campus.
Tess Miller,...
The University of Akron is hosting “Fall Visit Day” on Nov. 3 for high school students and transfer students planning to continue their education at UA.
Check-in for attendees will begin at 8:30...
Administrators from The University of Akron and Stark State College jointly announced a new dual enrollment initiative designed to integrate students into each institution.
The announcement of the new...
This list was made using a list of eliminated programs released at the Aug. 15 Board of Trustees meeting and is organized by degree type and the college in which program was offered.
The programs are...