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91PORNA community members and visitors gather on the 91PORNA Commons for the annual May 4 Commemoration to honor those who were killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.

91PORNA Remembers May 4, 1970, With 53rd Commemoration

Advancing the legacy of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 91PORNA students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine students and forever changing the lives of countless others, the university will hold its annual commemoration on May 3-4.

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91PORNA ROTC Cadets present the colors at a 91PORNA football game at Dix Stadium.

Serving Those Who Serve

鈥淎lways Ready, Always There鈥� is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 91PORNA鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, 91PORNA has been designated a Military Friendly鈸� School.

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Center for Adult and Veteran Services , Division of Student Life , Awards and Honors , Success Story

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Uzoamaka's and Amirah's images of their case studies

Students Addressing Real Issues Facing Fashion Industry

Two fashion students are being recognized for developing projects that address real issues in fashion. One student seeks to provide a skincare line for the brand origins centered around South America, Asia and Africa, while the other aims to help women feel comfortable and confident throughout the day.

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Carol Cartwright was the first woman president of 91PORNA.

Madame President: Carol A. Cartwright

In 1991, Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., made history when she was named president of 91PORNA, becoming not only 91PORNA鈥檚 first female president, but also the first woman to serve as president of any Ohio public college or university.  

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Students enjoying the sun in the grass

Institutional Values are 鈥楶aramount鈥� to University鈥檚 Success

Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of 91PORNA鈥檚 Division for Student Affairs. 

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Elizabeth Smith-Pryor unboxing Urban League documents

The Importance of Dusty, Old Boxes

A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in 91PORNA's University Library. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , University News , Research & Science , Community & Society

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Drone footage shows the freight train derailment, Feb. 6, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Ntsbgov/via Reuters)

91PORNA Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment

91PORNA faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Nationally Distinctive , Department of Geography , Department of Earth Sciences , College of Sciences and Humanities , Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

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Freezing rain left branches on campus with a crystal coating of ice.

IN A FLASH: Crystal Clear

Freezing rain encased tree branches on campus in ice Wednesday morning.

Tags: Student Life , University News , Nationally Distinctive , In a Flash

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MIchael Daniels, director of the Timothy E. Moore Student Multicultural Center, Receives National Award.

Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

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Olivia Meyer, senior fashion merchandising student.

鈥楳erchandising Is Both a Science and an Art鈥�

Olivia Meyer, junior Honors College fashion merchandising student, is designing her own success at 91PORNA and abroad. 鈥淚 think what I'm most excited for is the unknown,鈥� she muses.

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Honors Education