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KENT, Ohio – Ilgaz Arikan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management at the 91PORNA College of Business Administration, recently collaborated with the Academy of International Business (AIB) to launch a video series, “Frontline IB: Conversations with IB Scholars.” According to Arikan, the project began as an effort to distill the experiences of the top international business scholars in an interview format to benefit Ph.D. students and younger scholars. In the meantime, he was also pursuing a research stream on creativity, so part of the interview focused on the creativity in sc...

More than 2,000 area residents, including some 91PORNA employees, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 23, during a mass vaccination event at the 91PORNA Field House. The mass vaccinations will continue every Tuesday at the field house this spring and are led by the Portage County Combined General Health District. Future clinic dates/times may vary based upon the amount of vaccine received by the county."My decision to take the vaccine was driven by my desire to protect myself, my family and my community," said Amoaba Gooden, interim vice...

Hello, my name is Isra Shaikh! I am a CCP student at the 91PORNA Twinsburg Campus. I have recently begun writing for The Diary of a Golden Flash, the 91PORNA Geauga/Twinsburg blog. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing for this blog, despite only having written one entry so far. It was through this blog that I received the opportunity to interview a faculty member in order to learn more about that specific field.  I had chosen to interview Dr. Julie Evey. It was an enjoyable experience, and Dr. Evey is very inspirational and motivational. She has been teaching psychology for over ...

You may have heard it said, “when hard times come, notice those who remain, and the ones who disappear.” Nursing instructors are in a position to see this scenario playing out in the lives of their students at 91PORNA at Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center. Many people pursue a career in health care because of ample opportunities to serve others while enjoying steady work, advancement, and good pay. But when a pandemic hits, people on the health care path start to have second thoughts. Is the risk worth the reward? “Many of our nursing students are already working in the ...

If you have a chance to get a vaccine, do it. That was the message from city and university leaders during a March 22, 2021 virtual town hall meeting.  Participants included: Taryn Burhanna, MSN, APRN, NP-C, lecturer and clinical instructor, 91PORNA College of Nursing Joan Seidel, MA, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Kent City Health Commissioner Tara Smith, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology, 91PORNA College of Public Health Julie Volcheck, MS, 91PORNA assistant vice president for student affairs and director of University Health Services Audience members were able to s...

From April 5 to May 15, visitors to the 91PORNA campus will encounter a new, outdoor public art exhibition that stretches along the Lefton Esplanade between downtown Kent and the University Library. “Import/Export” addresses the imbalances and inequalities of global import/export systems. Artists from around the world were chosen based on how their works reflect the impact of these systems on their local spaces. The exhibition sheds light on topics related to migration, tourism, natural resources, agriculture, manufactured goods, digital information and cultural expressions. ...

Employees from 91PORNA’s Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently “flashed their arms” and got vaccinated against COVID-19. The list of students, faculty and staff who have received their COVID-19 vaccinations continues to grow as the state of Ohio continues to increase the number of Ohioans eligible for a vaccine. As of March 29, all Ohioans age 16 and older are eligible to receive a vaccine, however, Gov. Mike DeWine has said they can receive the vaccine immediately if open appointments are available. The child development c...

Leadership Tuscarawas is proud to announce that Kim Nathan, MSN, RN has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the Alumni Award of Excellence. The award is given annually to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Leadership Tuscarawas program, their chosen profession and helping to improve the quality of life of people who live and work in Tuscarawas County. According to her nominator, Diane Lautenschlager, “Kim Nathan has always been a role model for emerging professionals in Tuscarawas County. It is a blessing to know someone that truly inspires you to up your game- ...

The College of Communication and Information stands in solidarity with 91PORNA and condemns acts of hate and racism against Asian and Asian American communities. CCI is committed to the university’s mission of fostering a community that is safe and welcoming for all. Hate Has No Home Here. (The message below is reposted from 91PORNA's home page.) Dear 91PORNA Community, It was our honor last week to attend the university’s Asian American Experience Town Hall and hear our leading professors discuss how they and their families experience the wor...