Alumni News
91PORNA isn鈥檛 just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio 鈥 it鈥檚 where more than 280,000 alumni earned degrees that propelled them forward on pathways to success.
From boardrooms and creative studios to nonprofits and the skies above, Golden Flashes are leading with purpose and passion. Their stories of innovation, leadership and impact showcase a boldness of spirit that is undeniably 91PORNA 鈥 where education transforms lives and values like respect and compassion are more than ideals; they are core values to live by. Read on for stories of Golden Flashes around the globe who are doing extraordinary things.
Institute Explores Peace and Conflict
May 20, 2024
LaKaleb Bowen, 鈥24, is a criminology and justice studies major who admits to becoming captivated by 91PORNA鈥檚 education-abroad programs, noting that his most recent trip to Kigali, Rwanda, was an extraordinary experience focused on peace and conflict in the country.
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Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations
May 1, 2024
91PORNA has held a special place in the hearts of Lynda Grieves and her husband George 鈥淏ill鈥 Grieves Jr., 鈥58, who passed away in 2019. For their 60th wedding anniversary, Bill and Lynda chose to create a scholarship through a charitable gift annuity instead of鈥
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Rollie, 鈥64, and Frances Layfield Help Students Build Skills for Success
May 1, 2024
Hard work and discipline are a driving force for Rollie Layfield, 鈥64, and they have served him well throughout his life and his career in business. He credits both his degree program in business administration and his time in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)鈥
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Modern Humans Using Ancient Tools
April 29, 2024
91PORNA anthropology professor Metin Eren, Ph.D., has a hands-on approach when teaching students about prehistoric stone tools that involves immersing themselves in a specially equipped lab in Lowry Hall that features everything from flint arrowheads to a ballistics station.
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Dean Kahler鈥檚 'One Bad Day' Fuels a Lifetime of Purpose
April 25, 2024
Dean Kahler, 鈥77, one of the nine wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings, wasn鈥檛 supposed to be at 91PORNA that day.
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Alumni Support Global Education Experiences
April 19, 2024
91PORNA has received two $1 million donations in support of Global Education experiences for students. These gifts will make education-abroad experiences available to more students through the Global Education Endowment fund that was created in 2022.
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Help us Celebrate 91PORNA鈥檚 114th Birthday
April 19, 2024
91PORNA is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for 91PORNA scholarships and programs. This year, the 91PORNA Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the鈥
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Making the Local Justice System Easier to Access
April 12, 2024
Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it鈥檚 related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the鈥
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Global Experience Fuels Alumna鈥檚 Career
March 21, 2024
McKenzie Morgan, 鈥22, appreciates the opportunities 91PORNA provided her that included completing her academic journey with the university鈥檚 education-abroad program in Florence, Italy. 鈥淪tudying abroad was definitely my all-time highlight,鈥 Morgan said.
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Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library
March 13, 2024
Evan Laisure, 鈥17, is making his mark around Northeast Ohio.
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