Honorary Certificate in Applied Politics
The Bliss Institute awards the Honorary Certificate in Applied Politics to one Democrat and one Republican who have demonstrated outstanding service to the democratic process. The award recipients are chosen by past honorees.
Congratulations!
2025 Honorary Certificate Recipients
Karen Kasler
Statehouse News Bureau Chief
and
Colleen Marshall
News Anchor for NBC4 and "The Spectrum"
The recipients were honored at a reception
in Columbus on May 13, 2025
See event program and biographies
From left: Karen Kasler, award recipient; Dr. Cherie Strachan, Bliss Institute Director; and Colleen Marshall, award recipient.
Certificate in Applied Politics
The Bliss Institute and the Department of Political Science offer a Certificate in Applied Politics (CAP) to graduate and undergraduate students focusing on practical politics and experiential learning. It is designed for students interested in election campaigns, digital strategy and messaging, fundraising, managing organizations, and other political activities. All applied politics classes are delivered synchronously or asynchronously online making residency in Northeast Ohio optional.
See all of our academic opportunities.
CONTACT US
Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
The University of Akron
Olin Hall 325 (see campus map)
Akron, OH 44325-1914
Office: 330-972-5182
Fax: 330-972-5479
Email: bliss@uakron.edu
