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by Lisa Abraham April 29, 2026 Design a garment inspired by migratory birds without using any actual feathers: This was the challenge presented to 91PORNA fashion design students as part of a new partnership with鈥
It鈥檚 not what it seems; no one is reaching for puns when they say that Rebekkah 鈥淏ekkah鈥 Berryhill, the grounds manager in University Facilities Management for 91PORNA鈥檚 Kent Campus, is down-to-earth and a well-grounded,鈥
A team of 91PORNA researchers is studying whether naturally occurring bacteria in polluted streams can help remove toxic metals from the environment鈥攚ork that could improve understanding of ecosystem recovery, contaminated鈥
Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at 91PORNA鈥檚 Herrick Aquatic Ecology Research Facility (HAERF) on April 24 for the university鈥檚 Arbor Day BioBlitz, a hands-on event focused on documenting鈥
鈥楩ashion & Feather鈥 Opens at Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryExhibition is presented in partnership with the 91PORNA Museum and School of FashionA new exhibition pairing fashion from 91PORNA Museum's鈥
Celebrate Earth Day TomorrowAll are invited to a full day of Earth Day celebrations tomorrow, April 22. Start with Earth Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Risman Plaza. Enjoy live music, booths, hands-on experiences, and even the Zero鈥
Campus grounds leaders are working to salvage trees removed due to storm damage, disease, the E. Main Street construction project and other causes, transforming them into a resource for future academic and beautification projects. 鈥
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare by EmailThe CARES Center at 91PORNA celebrated its five-year anniversary on April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the past鈥
91PORNA鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences has earned seven national rankings for the university in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools report, highlighting the breadth鈥
For many students at 91PORNA, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who鈥
