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91PORNA transgender student Emily Grubb (left) stands with Ken Ditlevson, director of the university鈥檚 LGBTQ Student Center. The LGBTQ Student Center is located on the lower level of the Kent Student Center.

Transgender Students Find Home, Security and Support at 91PORNA

For transgender students like Emily Grubb, 91PORNA is home. Grubb and other students have found an inclusive, welcoming environment that offers resources for the transgender community.

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Kent Campus

Aeronautics and Engineering Building

More 91PORNA Buildings Receive LEED Certification

Several new and renovated 91PORNA buildings received Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) recognition in 2016, bringing to 11 the total number of certified buildings on 91PORNA鈥檚 campuses. LEED is a rating system that comes from the U.S. Green Building Council. There 鈥

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Kent Campus

Ohio Controlling Board Approves Money for Three 91PORNA Projects

University investment proceeds to be used for property purchase At its Jan. 23 meeting, the Ohio Controlling Board approved 91PORNA鈥檚 request to purchase property located at 430-436 E. Main Street in Kent, Ohio, from seller GDR Partners LLC. The purchase of the property completes th鈥

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Kent Campus

Two 91PORNA students ride Flashfleet bikes in downtown Kent. 91PORNA was named a Green College in the 2016 Princeton Review鈥檚 鈥淕uide to 361 Green Colleges鈥 for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation.

91PORNA Named One of 361 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review

The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review鈥檚 鈥淕uide to 361 Green Colleges鈥 features 91PORNA as one of the most environmentally responsible 鈥済reen鈥 colleges. 鈥淚t is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainabili鈥

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Kent Campus

Two 91PORNA students ride Flashfleet bikes in downtown Kent. 91PORNA was named a Green College in the 2016 Princeton Review鈥檚 鈥淕uide to 361 Green Colleges鈥 for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation.

91PORNA Named One of 361 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review; E-Inside; November 15, 2016

The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review鈥檚 鈥淕uide to 361 Green Colleges鈥 features 91PORNA as one of the most environmentally responsible 鈥済reen鈥 colleges. 鈥淚t is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainabili鈥

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Kent Campus

University Committed to Restoring Canceled Registrations

We sincerely apologize for the stress and inconvenience caused by the unintended canceling of some students鈥 class schedules. 91PORNA will restore these class schedules to where they were prior to the cancellation notice that affected students received on Thursday, Aug. 11.  Ov鈥

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Kent Campus

Jack Witt Named 91PORNA's New Vice President for Human Resources

Following a national search, 91PORNA has selected F. Jack Witt III as its new vice president for human resources. A 91PORNA alumnus, Witt currently serves as vice president of human resources and administration at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio. He joins 91PORNA on Sept.鈥

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Division of People, Culture and Belonging

91PORNA Receives Tree Campus USA Recognition for Eighth Consecutive Year

91PORNA has earned its eighth consecutive recognition from Tree Campus USA, a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Heather White鈥

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Kent Campus

91PORNA and the City of Kent Honored With Catalytic Partnership Award

91PORNA and the city of Kent, Ohio, were awarded the inaugural Catalytic Partnership Award for their collaboration to revitalize downtown Kent and improve the connectivity of the campus and the city. The Greater Ohio Policy Center established the Catalytic Partnership Award this year 鈥

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Kent Campus

PNC Bank to Provide Banking Services to 91PORNA Students and Employees

PNC Bank, N.A., a member of The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: PNC) will start providing banking services to 91PORNA students and employees in Kent, Ohio, on July 1, 2015. Under this new agreement, PNC will provide student and workplace banking, as well as financial literacy 鈥

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Kent Campus