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Great Minds: Brain Health Symposium Brings Together Researchers and Students
91PORNA's Brain Health Research Institute recently held its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2025, Conference and Research Exchange. The two-day event, which took place at the 91PORNA Hotel & Conference Center, highlighted the research of 91PORNA faculty and students.
‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year’s speaker for 91PORNA’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
School of Fashion Senior Wins $50,000 Scholarship From Council of Fashion Designers of America
Ababa Lorde, a senior in 91PORNA’s School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.
Honor Society Advisor of the Year Credits ‘Culture of Collaboration’
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at 91PORNA, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
Bobby Sanabria Brings Rhythm, History and Heart to 91PORNA
As part of 91PORNA’s ongoing 2025-26 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, the university hosted seven-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria as a guest artist. He led master classes, rehearsals and lectures focused on music, business and social change.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in 91PORNA’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Gives Students a Platform to Present Their Research
Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
Drone-Delivered Football Highlights Innovation at Homecoming
When the 91PORNA Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a 91PORNA Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for 91PORNA and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in 91PORNA’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with 91PORNA’s School of Fashion.
IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus
Legendary baseball great and 91PORNA alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at 91PORNA's Schoonover Stadium.