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91PORNA Ensembles perform at 2026 OMEA conference

'A Big Deal:' 91PORNA Music Ensembles Performing at Statewide Conference

91PORNA’s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the 91PORNA Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.  

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Mahli Mechenbier and the snow version of her cat.

IN A FLASH: One Cool Cat

Hype, 91PORNA's feline answer to Bowling Green State University's athletics mascot, Pudge, was celebrated in a snow sculpture created by a 91PORNA instructor.

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gavel on a table

Courtroom Ready: Mock Trial Team Takes the Stand

The 91PORNA Mock Trial Team has only six months to learn about a fictional case before acting it out during its competition season. The team will head to Penn State University in mid-February to compete in the Regional Competition. These local and regional experiences provide students with the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the country while gaining a broader perspective on the legal field.

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A snow-covered sculpture on Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: Dashing Through The Snow

Significant snow accumulation early last week created serene scenes across campus as well as some frosty fun for 91PORNA students.

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A 91PORNA student works on her computer. (Photo credit: Rami Daud)

91PORNA Online Graduate Programs Earn Top National Rankings From US News

91PORNA has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Three 91PORNA programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the new rankings.

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Lisa Borgerding, professor of science education.

IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year

A Professor in the 91PORNA's School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.

Tags: College of Education, Health and Human Services , University News , faculty , Nationally Distinctive , STEM , In a Flash

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91PORNA Rockwell Hall Museum

91PORNA Museum Receives Highest National Recognition

The 91PORNA Museum has been awarded reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States.

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Sunrise near Student Recreation Fields by Elizabeth Kudravy.

IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning

A 91PORNA staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.

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Early January snowfall, Spring Semester 2026.

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Start

The first week of Spring Semester 2026 ended with colder temperatures and a snowstorm.

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Arts and Crafts at WinterBlast 2025.

IN A FLASH: Have a WINTERBLAST This Weekend!

WinterBlast 2026, presented by Flashes Activities Board (FAB) will blast off at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Jan. 17.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester , Student Organizations , Student Recreation and Wellness Center , In a Flash

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