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Alumni

George R. Newkome, Ph.D., a two-time 91PORNA alumnus, smiles with 91PORNA President Beverly J. Warren.

Alumnus Dr. George R. Newkome Awards $1 Million Gift for 91PORNA Endowed Professorship in Materials Science

"We are so pleased they recognize and appreciate 91PORNA鈥檚 upward trajectory in advanced materials science and have chosen to support the recruitment and retention of talented faculty members.鈥 - former 91PORNA President, Beverly J. Warren.

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Alumni and Giving

91PORNA鈥檚 Greater Cleveland Alumni Chapter hosted volunteers at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for the 2017 Alumni Day of Service.

MEDIA ADVISORY: 91PORNA Alumni Volunteer Throughout Cleveland and Akron Areas This Saturday for University鈥檚 10th Annual Alumni Day of Service

WHAT: Each year, hundreds of 91PORNA Golden Flashes gather across the globe to make a difference in their communities. 91PORNA alumni and friends have the opportunity to participate in the 10th annual Alumni Day of Service on Saturday, April 21. Below is a list of volunteer site鈥

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Kent Campus

91PORNA鈥檚 Greater Cleveland Alumni Chapter hosted volunteers at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for the 2017 Alumni Day of Service.

91PORNA Alumni to Volunteer in Their Communities During 10th Annual Alumni Day of Service

Each year, hundreds of 91PORNA Golden Flashes gather across the globe to make a difference in their communities. 91PORNA alumni and friends have the opportunity to participate in the 10th annual Alumni Day of Service on Saturday, April 21. Sponsored by the 91PORNA Alumni Assoc鈥

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Kent Campus

91PORNA alumnus Jacob Derwin (third from left) and other cast members of the CBS show 鈥淪urvivor: Ghost Island鈥 pose for a group photo. (Photo credit: Robert Voets/CBS)

91PORNA Graduate Goes from 91PORNA to Survivor: Ghost Island

From Long Island to 91PORNA and now Ghost Island. That is the path 91PORNA alumnus Jacob Derwin took to become a cast member on the 36th season of the CBS show Survivor, which will begin airing Feb. 28. This season鈥檚 show is called Survivor: Ghost Island. Long before t鈥

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Kent Campus

Alumnus Brandon Arroyo is a contestant on Season 12 of Worst Cooks in America.

91PORNA Alumnus Competes on Worst Cooks in America on Food Network Channel

Since his graduation in 2013 with a 91PORNA degree in communication studies, alumnus Brandon Arroyo has worked in broadcast journalism throughout Northeast Ohio. His busy schedule led to a desire to learn how to cook, which prompted an audition for the Food Network'鈥

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School of Communication Studies

Rich Breiner

Alumni Profile: Rich Breiner, Ph.D. '80

Toastmasters three-time world champion of public speaking and 91PORNA alumnus Rich Breiner, Ph.D., 鈥80, visited campus recently for the first time since graduation nearly 40 years ago. School of Communication Studies (COMM) marketing assistant Mikala Lugen sat down with Breiner to t鈥

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School of Communication Studies

Recipients of 91PORNA鈥檚 2017 Alumni Awards are (left to right) Gary O鈥橦ara, Marisa Stephens, Richard Benz, Dr. Jennie S. Hwang, Dr. Anthony Limperos, Elizabeth Bartz and Paul Beatty.

91PORNA Seeks Nominations for Alumni Awards

The 91PORNA Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Alumni Awards. These awards recognize graduates who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field, in their communities and at 91PORNA. 鈥淭he alumni association 鈥

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Kent Campus

91PORNA students enjoy the second annual DiversiFest, a festival that celebrates 91PORNA's diversity and culture, at the Williamson House during 2017 Homecoming.

91PORNA Community Celebrates Homecoming, Football Team Wins 17-14

91PORNA celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year鈥檚 Homecoming featured 91PORNA alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. The Homecom鈥

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Kent Campus

Members of the 91PORNA Marching Band make their way toward Main Street during the start of the 2016 Homecoming Parade.

Join Us at Homecoming 2017

91PORNA will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year鈥檚 Homecoming will feature 91PORNA alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. T鈥

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Kent Campus

A "K" rests stop the Prentice Gate near Rockwell Hall. The gate once served as the formal entrance to Ke

Ben and Candace Curtis Named 2017 91PORNA Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals

University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 14 Ben Curtis and Candace Curtis will return to their alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals at 91PORNA鈥檚 annual Homecoming on Oct. 14.    A three-time All-American and four-time All-Mid-America鈥

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