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From the Hospital to the Statehouse: Nursing Students Step Into Policy

At the 91PORNA College of Nursing, we learn what it means to advocate for our patients in every setting 鈥 from right at the bedside to the boardrooms of hospitals. As nursing students, we are trained to make decisions that are backed by evidence-based practice, empathy and most importantly, our personal and professional ethics. 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact

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Bee, covered in pollen

IN A FLASH: Power to the Pollinators!

Pollinator Day, proudly presented by 91PORNA as a proud Bee Campus USA, will welcome all visitors to the KSU Pollinator Garden to celebrate our campus pollinators on September 5 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tags: Research & Science , Community Impact , Department of Biological Sciences , Environmental Science and Design Research Institute , In a Flash

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Flashes First Friday 2025

IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown

On Aug. 15, some of 91PORNA's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown Kent as part of Flashes First Friday. 

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Community & Society , Community Impact , KSU Kickoff , City of Kent , In a Flash

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Downton Abbey movie preview to be held at 91PORNA.

Downton Abbey Fans Grab Your Tissues and Head to Kent for the Grand Finale

A collaboration between 91PORNA鈥檚 School of Fashion, School of Theatre and Dance and Focus Features will bring the final Downton Abbey movie to Kent for an early screening and period fashion show. The movie, 鈥淒ownton Abbey: The Grand Finale,鈥 will have a preview showing on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Kent Plaza Cinema, a week before it opens in theaters nationwide. 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Arts & Culture

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Vintage aircraft on display at 91PORNA Airport

91PORNA Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

91PORNA will host its Aeronautics and Engineering Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the 91PORNA Airport. The family friendly event offers a full day of aviation excitement and STEM inspiration for all ages.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Community Impact

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Group of first-gen students

91PORNA Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services

91PORNA is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community Impact

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CAED Summer Architecture Exploration.

IN A FLASH: A Transformational Summer Camp

A summer camp at 91PORNA's College of Architecture and Design inspires high school students to explore the endless possibilities in the world of design. 

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design , Community Impact , High School Students , Research & Science , In a Flash

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Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ed Mechenbier

An Honorable Journey From Vietnam to 91PORNA Geauga

Honor is not only an attitude; it鈥檚 an action. As it is given and received, it profoundly improves the lives of all involved.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact

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Students from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy.

IN A FLASH: Nursing's Next Generation

Students visiting 91PORNA from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy engaged in hands-on activities guided by faculty from 91PORNA's College of Nursing. 

Tags: College of Nursing , Community Impact , Nationally Distinctive , Healthcare , In a Flash

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"School of Rock" at Porthouse

IN A FLASH: Rocking Porthouse

"School of Rock: The Musical" by Andrew Lloyd Webber runs from July 18 through Aug. 3 at 91PORNA's Porthouse Theatre. 

Tags: Porthouse Theatre , School of Theatre and Dance , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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