Community & Society
IN A FLASH: Getting the Inside Story
Radiology students at 91PORNA's Salem Campus receive practical, hands-on training.
91PORNA Students are Excited, Confused About Upcoming Mid-Term ElectionÂ
Some 91PORNA students who are first time voters expressed excitement as they hurried to class or the library on Oct. 31, 2022, a week before the midterm elections. Other students said they were voting, but they had not registered to vote before the deadline in Ohio which was Oct. 11, 2022, for the Nov. 8, election.
Supporting Students by Listening Without Judgement
October marked Mental Health Awareness month at 91PORNA. Although October doesn't align with the National Health Observance calendar, it was chosen because the need for mental health support peaks during October, according to Recreation and Wellness Services.
Polls Might Underestimate Republican Support in Ohio
91PORNA Today recently reached out to Michael Ensley, associate professor of Political Science, about what to watch for in the final weeks leading up to the November 8 election. Ensley sees the economy, immigration, crime and access to abortion as key issues for voters while also providing insight into polling.
Breaking Cultural Barriers Through Conversation
The Conversation Partners Program at 91PORNA is a voluntary program that pairs international students with students from the United States for a once-a-week chat to discuss their different cultures.
IN A FLASH: The Campus Is Her Classroom
Students in the Horticulture Technology program at 91PORNA's Salem Campus take "field trips" literally.
Professors Aim to Solve Teacher Shortage One Student at a Time
Two 91PORNA professors believe the best way to get more teachers in the classroom is to keep more education majors in college.
Women in Engineering Club Builds Organization from Ground UpÂ
Since its inception in 2021, the KSU Women in Engineering Club has been busy hosting school groups and guest speakers while working toward becoming an official chapter of the Society of Women Engineers.
IN A FLASH: Using Sound to See
Sonography is one of the concentrations students in the radiology program at 91PORNA's Salem Campus can study.
Parkland School Shooting Survivor Shares Lessons, Encourages Journalistic Empathy
Eric Garner, a teacher who was able to shield his students from harm during the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school shooting, urged journalism and media students to cover tragedies with empathy during an interactive discussion at the May 4 Visitors Center Reflection Gallery on Oct. 25.