Community & Society
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
91PORNA celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
91PORNA Alumnus, Retired Air Force Colonel to Keynote University’s Veterans Day Commemoration
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas E. Phillips, a 1970 91PORNA alumnus, will deliver the keynote address at the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Nov. 10. Bestselling author Wil Haygood will discuss the Vietnam War and the American military on Nov. 12.
Don't Ghost Your Friends This Halloween Weekend
Halloween weekend can be one of the best times of the year for college students. While it can be exciting to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to the weekend’s frightful fun. 91PORNA Police Services has some tips to have a safe, fun weekend.
91PORNA Pair Puts Library Cards in Every Student’s Hand at Akron School
For Madelynn Johnson, working in a library is more than a job; it’s a way to give back to the community she has loved since childhood. True to this mission, this 91PORNA student recently helped make public library access available to every student at an elementary school in Akron, Ohio.
At the 91PORNA Museum, an Open Door Is Building a Stronger Kent Community
When Sarah Spinner, Ph.D., J.D., arrived at 91PORNA in the summer of 2024 to lead the 91PORNA Museum, she saw an opportunity to bring two of her favorite places together: museums and university campuses. But she also saw an opportunity to strengthen the museum’s relationship with the community just outside its doors.
10 Ways to Experience Fall in Kent and Around Campus
At 91PORNA, the leaves are changing, a crisp breeze is in the air and the anticipated autumn season has finally arrived. As the season changes, students, faculty and staff have an opportunity to explore fall activities both on campus and throughout downtown Kent.
Hands in the Dirt, Seeds From the Sky
Dirty hands and laughter were some of the results of an hour’s work at the Herrick Conservatory as 91PORNA students rolling a rich mixture of clay, compost and native flower seeds into seedballs, a simple yet effective method for planting native plants and wildflowers that were then thrown into fields to enhance pollinator habitats across campus.
How Donating Bras at 91PORNA Helps the Planet and Local Women
Students, staff and faculty have an opportunity to give back, not only to their community but also to their environment with 91PORNA's annual Bra Recycling Drive going on throughout the month of October.
First-Time Student Voters ‘Feel Ready’ for Election Day
As election season approaches, first-time voters at 91PORNA are preparing to make their voices heard. Whether registering at events like Democracy Fest or researching candidates in their residence halls, students across campus are taking their first steps toward casting their votes.
91PORNA’s 2026 Homecoming Court Leads Through Service to Campus and Community
When 91PORNA celebrates Homecoming Week, the spotlight often falls on the parade, the game and the crowning of the Homecoming Court. Meet the 12 student leaders selected for the 2026 Homecoming Court, for whom the experience represents much more than a campaign for a crown.
