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, university trustee and former chair of the Republican National Committee. The Bliss Institute is also one of the few academic institutions which grants a master's in applied politics. This degree prepares individuals for a hands career-based approach to political science. Dr. J Cherie Strachan is the center's director.

External links

Official Website

References

University of Akron

Established: 1870

Academics

Colleges	Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences College of Applied Science and Technology College of Business Administration College of Creative and Professional Arts LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education College of Health and Human Services College of Nursing College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering School of Law School of Music Dr. Gary B. and Pamela S. Williams Honors College University of Akron University College Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
Campuses	Main campus (Akron, Ohio) Medina County University Center (Medina, Ohio) Wayne College (Orrville, Ohio)
People	President: John Green (interim) Notable alumni Notable faculty and staff

Athletics

Facilities

FirstEnergy Stadium–Cub Cadet Field
InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field
James A. Rhodes Arena
Lee R. Jackson Field
Louis and Freda Stile Athletic Field House
Ocasek Natatorium

Traditions

Steel Tire
Wagon Wheel
Zippy (mascot)

Football

Team
Seasons
Head coaches
In the NFL draft
All-Americans
Starting quarterbacks

Basketball

Men	Team Seasons
Women	Team Seasons

Soccer

Men	Team Seasons In the MLS draft

Student life

Residence halls	Bulger Hall Exchange Street Galluci Hall Garson Hall Grant Hall Honors Complex Orr Hall Quaker Square Ritchie Hall Sisler-McFawn Spanton Hall Townhouses
Student organizations	The Buchtelite Tel-Buch WZIP ZTV Residence Hall Program Board Zips Programming Network University of Akron Press
Other	Expansion Spicertown