The University of Akron and the City of Akron have partnered with Spin to help provide an alternative, sustainable, low-cost mode of transportation for students and Akron residents.
Spin is a dockless...
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...
I was driving down the road behind Swensons Drive-In the other day and I saw this shop, The Bookseller, out of the corner of my eye. I quickly pulled into the parking lot because I knew it would be perfect...
The tradition of donating, starting with John R. Buchtel and his wife’s donation of $500,000 to the founding of Buchtel College in 1870, has continued over the years and allowed UA to grow and expand...
University of Akron President Scott Scarborough has resigned, the UA Board of Trustees announced Tuesday morning.
The Board and Scarborough reached an agreement during an emergency meeting on May 31....
The results of a survey released yesterday show that UA faculty have even less confidence in University leadership and direction than they did fall semester.
“Approximately 9 out of every 10 faculty...
“There’s still a few more pieces of the puzzle that I have left to place,” said University of Akron President Scott Scarborough regarding the seven vacant positions on his management team for next...
The University of Akron administration budgeted $3 million for marketing during the 2015-2016 school year.
Approved by the Board of Trustees in June 2015, the annual budget of $480 million included...
The University of Akron’s Counseling and Testing Center hosted a workshop called “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on April 12. This event was led by UA counselors...
Several weeks ago, at a time when tension ran high on campus after the Faculty Senate’s overwhelming no-confidence vote in President Scott Scarborough, UA’s Undergraduate Student Government issued...
Just over 56 percent of undergraduate students say they have no confidence in UA President Scott Scarborough, a survey released last week by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) shows.
The survey,...
Many students spend their spring break watching Netflix or catching up on all the sleep they sacrificed to study. This semester, however, a group of students has decided to be more generous with their...
More than 1,800 people filled the The University of Akron’s Student Union on Feb. 20 to attend Zipcon, a convention on Japanese animation, otherwise known as anime. The event, organized by UA's Akron...
Henry Hartman once said, “Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity,” and last week students at The University of Akron prepared themselves for opportunities within the College of Arts...
At the Undergraduate Student Government senate meeting on Feb. 11, USG President Taylor Swift announced plans to issue a campus-wide survey to all students in order to gather student sentiment toward campus...
Several local high school choirs were invited to The University of Akron to participate in the annual Vocal-Choral Festival on Feb. 3 at E.J. Thomas Hall.
The Vocal-Choral Festival allowed over 200...
By Grant Morgan , Managing Editor
• February 1, 2016
Freshman applications to UA were down 6 percent in mid-January from the same time last year, as the number of admitted students who had confirmed their intent to enroll in fall 2016 were down 32 percent,...
Rather than spending their winter breaks relaxing, a group of 25 University of Akron students ventured abroad on a service trip to Ouanaminthe, Haiti and visited a school called Institution Univers (IU)...
By Grant Morgan , Managing Editor
• December 15, 2015
A new campaign is in progress to reform the way top decisions are being made at The University of Akron.
Paid for by “Advocates for The University of Akron, Students and Faculty,” the campaign has...
Tomorrow marks the last day of fall classes. After the weekend, finals will try to claim our sanity. But once finals are over, the much-anticipated winter break begins. Before we know it, spring semester...
By Zaina Salem, Editor-in-Chief
• December 9, 2015
A University of Akron student was shot to death around 11 p.m. on Monday when a robber gunned him down at a pizza parlor in Akron.
Zakareia Husein, 21, was working at his family-owned New York Style...
By Grant Morgan , Managing Editor
• December 7, 2015
It started early this year as a post on a zipsnation.org forum.
Since, the topic of a UA name-change — a rebranding, a new slogan, a marketing tagline, whatever one might call it now — has been...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• December 7, 2015
With the fall semester coming to an end, soon-to-be graduating seniors have a chance to commemorate their school pride and take advantage of different workshops with UA’s Senior Week from Saturday, Dec....
Undeterred, relentless, and ready to make their voices heard yet again—students from the Ohio Student Association (OSA) are holding another protest outside of the Board of Trustees meeting this Wednesday...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• November 30, 2015
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a fatal disease which has caused approximately 658,507 deaths in the United States, according to AIDS.gov, the U.S. government’s website about AIDS. There...
By Grant Morgan , Managing Editor
• November 23, 2015
Last week, The Buchtelite published a story about UA Black Students United’s rally in support of the protesters’ cause at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), held on Nov. 16 outside of the Student...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• October 19, 2015
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the American Cancer Society hosted its 16th annual Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Making Strides is a noncompetitive 5k walk...
By Grant Morgan , Managing Editor
• October 14, 2015
Sporting enlarged pictures and videos of aborted fetuses, along with posters and banners denouncing Planned Parenthood, pro-life advocacy group “Created Equal” caused discord outside of Bierce Library...
Last week, UA introduced the first of eight recipients of The University of Akron Game-Changer Award.
The award is presented to UA students who embody the “I-won’t-take-no-for-an-answer, roll-up-my-sleeves-and-make-it-happen...
By Zaina Salem , Editor-in-Chief
• October 12, 2015
UA alumnus Perry “Pete” Thomas Demming died on Wednesday, Oct. 7, after an illness at the age of 81.
Sporting a paper-mache head and a brown furry uniform, Demming became UA’s first Zippy at the...
Monday’s USG Town Hall meeting with Scott Scarborough held great promises, but left something to be desired.
The idea of a town hall meeting carries a strong connotation of intimacy: guests openly...
The University of Akron’s men’s golf team welcomes teams from all over as they host the Firestone Invitational at the North Course on the historic Firestone Country Club on Monday and Tuesday.
Teams...
The University of Akron women's golf team had an incredible couple of days at the Johnie Imes Invitational on Monday and Tuesday. The Zips recorded the lowest scoring tournament since the program began...
By Terry Rabbits, Sports Editor
• September 30, 2015
The University of Akron’s football team is riding high on an emotional wave after last weekend’s 35-14 victory over host Louisiana-Lafayette.
Akron (2-2) looks to continue riding that wave as they...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• September 30, 2015
“There's nothing anyone in the world can do that we can't do in Akron,” Jeff Hoffman said.
On Sept. 29, the SU Theatre held its second sold out “TEDxUniversityofAkron” talk with the 2015 theme,...
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• September 29, 2015
UA associate professor and researcher has potentially found a treatment for Alzheimer’s and type 2 diabetes.
Jie Zheng has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and is an associate professor of chemical...
A group of more than 100 University of Akron students and alumni witnessed Pope Francis this past weekend on his first official visit to the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The individuals...
By Grant Morgan , Managing Editor
• September 28, 2015
Faculty are not happy with the way things are going at The University of Akron.
Yesterday, the Akron chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) released results of a survey...
Artist Amos Paul Kennedy visited Folk Hall on September 15 to give a lecture and display his work for his one man exhibition, “Puttin’ Ink on Paper.”
In his lecture, Kennedy gave insight into...
A program both lauded and censured when revealed by President Scott Scarborough on July 2, 2015, the UA Corps of Cadets recently began its first semester as an organization on campus.
Criticizers wondered...
Inevitable and taboo—two words that encapsulate the marijuana reform movement across the United States. Inevitable because there is already a great deal of positive traction towards reform but taboo...
A panel on Careers in History met in the Union on April 22 and featured several UA alumni who spoke about the benefits of declaring history as a major.
The panel discussion was presented in partnership...
Classical meets contemporary at UA’s School of Music’s Woodwind Night.
Woodwind Night is a vast series of ensemble performances from students ranging from freshmen to seniors across the evening’s...
The UA Ballroom Dance Competition Team returned from a tournament last weekend yielding impressive results.
The team competed in the University of Michigan Ballroom Competition on Saturday, April 11.
Each...
In December 2014, a group of fifteen students from The University of Akron traveled to Ouanaminthe, Haiti and visited a school called Institution Univers (IU).
Zeke Isaac, who is originally from Haiti,...
Numerous students were asked about their opinions on UA Dining Services. Though their meal plans differ, their opinions often coincide. After each question and its student responses is the response from...
Dance Day was presented on Friday, March 13 by The University of Akron to attract people to join this new program.
“Dance Day was started as a recruitment event and to expose members of the dance...
The University of Akron Brass Choir performed their concert for this semester on Tuesday, March 10 at the Guzzetta Recital Hall.
The ensemble of 21 students performed six pieces over the span of an...
Mitzi Sinnott is an award-winning actress and arts educator who has traveled all over the world—including South Africa and Europe—to perform her solo show: “Snapshot: a true story of love interrupted...
National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) recently notified a UA student that she had won the William N. Wasson Student Leadership and Academic Award.
Senior Jenna Payne, a public...
UA is holding tryouts for a new student to take the forthcoming vacant Zippy mascot position.
On Thursday, Feb. 19 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the James A. Rhodes Arena Lab 4, students who...
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is supporting The University of Akron with its newest $20,000 grant for service-learning projects and other initiatives in the Akron area.
One of the goals...
St. Jude’s Up ’til Dawn, a registered student organization, exceeded expectations with an event to honor the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The event raised $21,379.55 for...
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has just named Andrew Kustec, a junior at UA, as one of their 10 “New Faces of Civil Engineering” in their collegiate edition.
ASCE’s list is a way...
As a result of the increasing use of cellphones and a higher demand on the cellular network, UA is initiating a plan to improve the cellular service on campus.
After four years of planning,...
UA’s main campus closed Monday morning as it became apparent that worsening conditions would make campus and its surrounding areas unsafe.
There was some confusion however, after UA decided to close...
The Nursing Center for Community Health at UA has received a $50,000 grant over 18 months from the National Nursing Centers Consortium. The grant will facilitate medical-legal partnerships for...
Steven Johnson, author of “Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation,” “The Invention of Air,” and “The Ghost Map” will speak at UA On Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Those...
In the final week of the Capital One Mascot Challenge Zippy lost to Buzz, the mascot from Georgia Tech and fell to her lowest seating in the tournament, 6th place.
The tournament has now moved on to...
Students looking to study abroad may be daunted by its unfamiliarity, which is why on Tuesday, Oct. 14 The University of Akron’s Office of International Programs held their annual education...
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By Zaina Salem, Managing Editor
• October 15, 2014
The excitement was palpable as Piper Kerman, author of the memoir Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Woman’s Prison, walked onto the stage of EJ Thomas Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Kerman’s lecture...
The Counseling and Testing Center hosted the “Working on Purpose (Deciding on a Major or Career)” workshop in Simmons Hall Conducted by Kai-Rai Prewitt, and Michael Cadaret, both carry a...
As a recent addition to the university’s collection of club sports, Akron has introduced an official Rugby team.
Founded by second-year student and club President Zach Gilgenbach, with the assistance...
Dr. Marion A. Ruebel, The University of Akron’s 14th president, died Sunday, Sept. 28 at the age of 81.
Ruebel served as UA’s President from 1996 to 1999. Dr. Ruebel is a native of Manson, Iowa....
The University of Akron now has dining options for when you're on the go and on your way to class. Food Trucks are now available on Buchtel Mall, across the street from the Buckingham Building and by the...
The University of Akron’s Cummings Center for the History of Psychology (CCHP) has partnered with the National Library of Medicine to give easier access to historic archives.
CCHP will share 413 of...
By Mary Menzemer, Opinion Editor
• September 23, 2014
University of Akron alum Paul Haridakis spoke at the first School of Communication colloquium on Sept. 19th. A former law student at the university, he encouraged informal discussion among students...
The University of Akron’s President Scott L. Scarborough made history Friday, Sept. 19 being formally inaugurated in a ceremony held in E.J. Thomas Hall.
The ceremony marked the first time in...
The University of Akron welcomes 16th President Scott Scarborough with an inauguration ceremony Friday, Sept. 19. The Buchtelite captures students thoughts on what changes they would make as a university...
A webinar called “We’ve Got Game –Strategies for Building Gamification into Your Blended Classroom” was held Friday, Sept. 12 by Senior Instructional Designer at The University of Akron, Stephen...
A student at The University of Akron is hosting a fundraiser to support his mother’s recovery after a serious accident. Lucas Budd, an exercise science major, along with the Exercise...
The Project on Student Debt reported that 69 percentof college graduates in Ohio have student loan debt, and Consumer Finance Protection Bureau estimates that America has $1 trillion of student loan debt....
On Aug. 28 the Student Union was full of school pride in honor of UA Pride Day. A day for the students to get a chance to look at what amenities UA has to offer.
The event focused on getting students...
By Alicia Finch, Editor-in-Chief
• August 28, 2014
ServeAkron has kicked off the school year with their third annual school supply drive to help the local schools in Akron.
Assistant Director of Student Life Alison Doehring said, “As with every...
Seven words struck the hearts of Cleveland Cavaliers fans in 2010 during LeBron James’ televised The Decision on ESPN: “I’m taking my talents to South Beach,” James said.
James has returned....
President Scarborough has taken no time in making changes around campus in his first couple months of taking office. He has taken the liberty of rearranging the people who answer directly to him, reducing...
The University of Akron’s Shrank Hall was put to great use this summer, as it has become home to Akron’s own Rubber City Shakespeare Company.
In its second season, Rubber City Shakespeare Company...
John Puglia created works of art from the beauty of everything around him. Inspired by the sights of everyday life, Puglia shaped a successful career for himself and motivated others to do the same along...
The 1870 Victorian-era home, known as the Stitzlein Alumni Center, no longer stands at the corner of Fir Hill and East Buchtel Avenue.
Demolition for the building began July 11. The university took...
The theatre in the Student Union was packed on June 12th as the Iranian and Nigerian national teams faced off in the World Cup.
The University of Akron is a melting pot of students with different nationalities...
The Buchtelite followed President Scott Scarborough on his first day on campus, July 1. The tour included the new president walking with students to get a look at the campus he will be working on. This...
Patrick Stallings
Musicians and composers presented unique styles of sounds this week as the School of Music held the 13th annual Akron New Music Festival over three nights at Guzzetta Recital Hall.
The...
Katelyn Freil
The University of Akron has taken becoming veteran-friendly one step further.
UA recently became the newest chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA), a program that connects veteran...
Clare McKee
The Great Recession, which began in 2007, eliminated 7.9 million jobs in the United States, according to CNNMoney Online. This affected people of all ages and races nationwide, but it especially...
Alicia Seitz
The University of Akron’s Panhellenic Council (PHC) is active in fundraising and philanthropy, along with many donations and long, hard hours put into helping Greek Life and the community...
Bianca Tan
The audience at Nuance’s Holiday Concert in December could do nothing but laugh when the group’s members ran onstage dressed as their favorite cartoon characters from their childhood. While...
