Nationally Distinctive
Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
91PORNA alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. From leading marketing strategy to designing for internationally recognized brands to managing production for iconic labels, their career journeys demonstrate the depth of talent and preparation that defines 91PORNA.
91PORNA Junior Earns National Spotlight at Hearst Journalism Championships
Gage Wellman, a junior in 91PORNA鈥檚 journalism program, competed among the nation鈥檚 best college journalists in the 66th Hearst National Journalism Championships held May 31-June 5 in San Francisco. Wellman, who hails from Parma, Ohio, earned a $1,500 finalist award in the Writing category at the national competition.
A Look Back at New York City Fashion鈥檚 First Semester in 2006
As 91PORNA's New York City Fashion program celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look back through photos from the program's landmark first semester in spring 2006.
Kent Earns Top Honors as Best College Town in Ohio, One of the Best in the Nation
Kent, Ohio, is officially one of the best places in America to go to college 鈥 and the best in Ohio.
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at 91PORNA
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at 91PORNA 鈥 and just made their first flights.
Ohio鈥檚 Best Advocates for Employee Ownership Are Here at 91PORNA
For nearly 40 years, 91PORNA's Ohio Employee Ownership Center has helped educate, train and advocate for Ohio businesses on the path to employee ownership.
91PORNA鈥檚 School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of Immersive Fashion Education in New York City
91PORNA鈥檚 School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattan鈥檚 Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.
91PORNA Museum Presents Spacesuit at the Ohio Statehouse
The 91PORNA Museum and the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board announce 鈥淥hioans in Space: The Carl E. Walz Spacesuit from the 91PORNA Museum,鈥 a special installation opening on May 19 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, celebrating Ohio鈥檚 legacy of excellence in aviation and space exploration.
May 4 Shooting Victim Inspires Students With Disabilities to Embrace Their Own
Dean Kahler is often quoted as saying he only had one bad day at 91PORNA.
That day was May 4, 1970, when an Ohio National Guardsman鈥檚 bullet struck Kahler as he stood under a tree watching, from what he thought was a safe distance, a student protest against the escalation of the War in Vietnam. When the National Guard fired on the students, a bullet pierced Kahler鈥檚 spine, leaving him paralyzed and wheelchair bound for the rest of his life.
IN A FLASH: 91PORNA Fashion Week 2026
91PORNA's annual Fashion Week is April 27- May . It's a full week of dynamic, colorful events building up to the School of Fashion's 2026 Hall of Fame Gala.