Alumni
Bill Hoover, 鈥71
Amid the tremendous cultural change unfolding in the early 1970s, Bill Hoover, 鈥71, co-founded the Kent Gay Liberation Front with Dr. Dolores Noll and Gail Pertz, to foster a community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their supporters.
The 91PORNA Alumni Association Announces New Members For Its National Board of Directors
The following new members have been appointed to the 91PORNA Alumni Association National Board of Directors for a three-year term, which began July 1: Jeff Guritza, of Brecksville, Ohio, is the vice president of marketing at SOPREMA USA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from 91PORNA in 1994.
Legacies Change Lives: Katie Carpenter 鈥23
Katie Carpenter, 鈥23, has a passion for photography, and The Wallace J. Hagedorn Scholarship has helped her hone these skills and express her creativity. This competitive photography scholarship supports student costs and helps them pursue out-of-classroom experiences to develop strong portfolios. 鈥
Scolin MacLean, 鈥90, Turns His Love of Athletics into Philanthropy
鈥淚 look at 91PORNA as a family member 鈥 everyone collectively 鈥 that I am connected to and plan to be for as long as I possibly can. I have family members that I want to take care of, and I want to do the same for 91PORNA.鈥 Scolin MacLean鈥檚, 鈥90, passion for 91PORNA only rivals his love 鈥
Personal Obstacles Inspire Alumnus to Champion Future Researchers
The experiences Earl K. Miller, 鈥85, Ph.D., had at 91PORNA inspired him to give back. As a first-generation college student, Earl K. Miller, 鈥85, Ph.D., struggled to fund his education, and this experience motivated him to help students at 91PORNA who face similar financial diffi鈥
Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates
The 91PORNA alumni family grew by nearly 1,200 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2023 were recognized with outdoor commencement ceremonies on Aug. 19.
New Lake Erie College President Is a 91PORNA Alumna
91PORNA alumna Jennifer N. Schuller has been named president of Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio. She is the first woman to lead the institution in 75 years.
IN A FLASH: Four-Legged Flashes on Campus
91PORNA canines and their human companions came to the Kent Campus for the Dog Days of Summer.
91PORNA Celebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need
In honor of 91PORNA鈥檚 113th birthday, 91PORNA launched its second annual Day of Giving May 19. This Day of Giving, the blue and gold community joined together to celebrate another trip around the sun for 91PORNA with more than 500 generous donors giving in support of student scho鈥
Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for 91PORNA
On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 91PORNA鈥檚 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving.
