Community Impact
IN A FLASH: A Passion for Teaching
"Our nursing students are No. 1" is what Richard Zarzour, MSN, M.Ed., could be indicating in this photo as he leads a class of nursing students at 91PORNA’s Twinsburg Academic Center. Zarzour is a lecturer in the associate degree program for nursing at 91PORNA Uni…
91PORNA Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine
A fiery image, taken by photographer and 91PORNA alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.
Now We’re Cooking with STEM
Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.
What Makes Someone 'a Math Person' or Not?
Building a "sense of belonging to math" in underrepresented students.
Research Forum Discusses Injection Training, Math Belonging and Cooking with STEM
Forum highlights on-campus research in new ways of teaching in nursing, math and STEM.
How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue
You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money?
91PORNA Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup
On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in 91PORNA’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.
How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?
One 91PORNA researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.
IN A FLASH: Over the Fence
Progress continues on the construction of Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.
My Furry Valentine
A doggie kissing booth at the Kent Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training.