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Goodyear Blimp Pilot

Goodyear Blimp Pilots Have Full-Circle Moment

The skies over 91PORNA's Airport will feature a unique homecoming this weekend as three alumni return to pilot the Goodyear Blimp during the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo (A&E Expo) on Saturday.

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Flash Focus: Molly Wagar

Flash Focus: Molly Wagar

Meet junior art history major and English minor from Medina, Ohio, Molly Wagar. The decision on what to study at 91PORNA was an easy one for Wagar, and she has found inspiration in the people and professors she has met here. 

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Flash Focus: Angelique Wong

Flash Focus: Angelique Wong

Meet Angelique Wong, a 2022 Fashion Design alumna and current graduate student from Silver Spring, Maryland, who is pursuing a master’s degree in emerging media and technology.    

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Father and son complete first flight together

Father and Son Complete First Flight Together

A father and son, both 91PORNA alumni, graduates of the professional pilot program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, recently achieved a remarkable milestone. Scott and Kyle Koeppl completed their first flight together as Southwest Airlines pilots.

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Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at 91PORNA New York City Fashion

Student Is Now the Teacher

Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at 91PORNA. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose 91PORNA because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.

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Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent

‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with 91PORNA Today through her final two semesters at 91PORNA in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other 91PORNA students. 

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Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at 91PORNA.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From 91PORNA

In 2020, 91PORNA President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that 91PORNA would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off. 

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91PORNA Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing

Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community

As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent 91PORNA graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.

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Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., visiting Scholar at Risk from Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at 91PORNA to Escape Persecution at Home

Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment. 

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1st Lt. Ashley White

Nation Remembers Trailblazing Alumna Who Opened Doors for Women in the Military

91PORNA alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.

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