The Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college of the

University of Akron The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio. It is part of the University System of Ohio. As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. It is classified ...

, located in

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History

The Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences traces its origins back to 1870 with Buchtel College, which was the progenitor to the University of Akron. It is named after

John R. Buchtel John R. Buchtel (1820–1892) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He founded Buchtel College, which became The University of Akron. Buchtel High School, a public high school in Akron, Ohio, is named in his honor. Buchtel was born on J ...

Academic programs

The college offers more than 30 undergraduate majors, nearly 20

master's degree A master's degree (from Latin ) is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

s, and 8 doctoral programs.Graduate programs
Accessed March 4, 2009 Also within the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences is the

Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics is a nonpartisan research and educational organization located at the University of Akron in Akron, OH. The Bliss Institute, founded in 1986, is named for Ray C. Bliss, University of Akron alumnus, u ...

, which is directed by John C. Green.

References

External links

The Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Akron
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