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Graduating Seniors Are Honored During Special Ceremony in Boise, Idaho

Diplomas Delivered: Special Ceremony Held For Graduates At Bowl Game

They had planned to wear caps and gowns with their peers and to hear their names called during commencement at the MAC Center.  However, the 91PORNA Golden Flashes' acceptance of a bowl bid out of state quickly derailed that plan. While they couldn't be in two places at once, especiall…

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A new 91PORNA graduate smiles after receiving her degree during her commencement ceremony in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.

91PORNA Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 18

The 91PORNA alumni family grew by more than 2,400 new graduates as the university held its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17-18.

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New 91PORNA graduates smile while holding their degrees after their commencement ceremony in August 2021.

91PORNA Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 21

The 91PORNA alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.

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Down and Out And Back Up: 91PORNA Ashtabula Student Nick Pizzi Turns His Life Around

In March 2015, Nick Pizzi hit rock bottom. After receiving his third DUI, he decided to stop drinking. But unfortunately, it was too late. Four months later, before his daughter’s eighth birthday, Pizzi was sentenced to one year in the Ashtabula County jail, where his life would change forever for the positive. On May 14, 2021, he will pick up his bachelor's degree diploma during the 72nd Commencement Ceremony at 91PORNA at Ashtabula.

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A 91PORNA graduate student is covered in confetti during the university’s Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony.

91PORNA Celebrates Its Spring 2021 Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies

Students wearing graduation caps and gowns will once again grace the campus as 91PORNA celebrates its newest graduates and marks the return of in-person commencement ceremonies for the first time since December 2019.

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A graduating 91PORNA student smiles in her cap and gown at Risman Plaza in spring 2020.

91PORNA to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend

91PORNA will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.

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91PORNA to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on Dec. 19

The 91PORNA alumni family will grow by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university holds its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 19.

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A 91PORNA graduate from the Spring Class of 2020 celebrates receiving her degree. (Photo credit: Twitter: @melissam303/Melissa McCarley)

91PORNA to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on Aug. 15

The 91PORNA alumni family will grow by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15.

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A new 91PORNA graduate smiles after receiving her diploma.

91PORNA to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9

The 91PORNA alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement. 

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91PORNA to Hold Virtual Commencement for Spring Graduates

91PORNA today announced that it will recognize the accomplishments of its Spring Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony taking place on the originally scheduled commencement date.

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