Alumni
IN A FLASH: Historic Murals in Washington, D.C.
While in the nation's capital to visit students in 91PORNA's Washington Program in National Issues, university photographers captured images of historic murals inside the Voice of America Building.
91PORNA Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
91PORNA recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. Forever Brighter was a comprehensive fundraising campaign that launched its public phase in 2021 with a goal of raising $350 million to support student scholarships, university initiatives, capital building projects and global education.
91PORNA Alumna D鈥橝ndra Mull, Ph.D., on Giving Back to the University that Gave So Much to Her
鈥淲ere it not for what I learned from a student affairs professional at 91PORNA, this journey would not be the path I鈥檓 on today.鈥
Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From 91PORNA
In 2020, 91PORNA President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that 91PORNA would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation鈥檚 first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.
Carl Walz, 鈥77
Carl Walz, 鈥77, has spent 231 days in space - and it all began with a physics degree and the Air Force ROTC program at 91PORNA. From a nuclear lab to the cockpit of a jet plane to the crew compartment in a rocket ship, Carl attests that his career has been 鈥渁 wild ride.鈥
From Passion to Purpose
Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing.
Institute Explores Peace and Conflict
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.
91PORNA Secures Two $1 Million Gifts in Support of Global Education
91PORNA has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of 91PORNA鈥檚 education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.
IN A FLASH: Welcome 2024 Lav Grads!
Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at 91PORNA
Being Open to the Experience: How a Journalism Degree Prepared An Alumna For Anything
Lauren B. Worley, '01, kickstarted her professional journey in public service and currently spearheads communications for Tampax at Procter & Gamble, the global leader in consumer goods.