Student Life
CPM Awards Four Student Scholarships in Spirit of Canceled Alumni Reunion Weekend Events
Throughout the summer, the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) raised scholarship dollars in the spirit of Alumni Reunion Weekend that culminated in the announcement of this year鈥檚 four scholarship award winners.
91PORNA Student Winning Battle Against Cancer Thanks to New Treatment
91PORNA psychology major Tanner Noble has been struggling with cancer for five of his last six years, but things changed dramatically for him with the approved use of a new treatment for teenagers and adults.
Join Us for Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week
Now that the fall semester at 91PORNA is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)
Downtown Discovery Days Wants Mask-Wearing Students
In partnership with 91PORNA, Main Street Kent invites mask-wearing 91PORNA students to visit downtown Kent businesses for a chance to win great prizes.
91PORNA Geauga Students Dominate 2020 Writing Awards
Five students from 91PORNA at Geauga distinguished themselves as writing award winners during Spring Semester 2020. Each was a student of Bonnie Shaker, Ph.D., assistant professor of English. While 91PORNA Geauga students have won a total of 16 awards from 2014 through 2020 in different categories, five winners in one year is a notable achievement.
Recent Alumna Tapped Social Media to Land a Job With TikTok
When searching for a job in her final semester as a fashion merchandising major this past spring, Jenna Palek realized that during a global pandemic, very few companies would be hiring. Undaunted, she told herself 鈥淚 simply will not take 鈥榥o鈥 as an answer,鈥 knowing 鈥淚 was capable of finding not only a job but a great one.鈥
Rivals Unite for Social Change
Two archrival men's basketball teams worked together to produce a powerful video supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and encouraging everyone to register to vote in the 2020 election.
They鈥檙e Back! 91PORNA Students Move Into Residence Halls
91PORNA students began moving into residence halls on the Kent Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
Public Health Students Have Boots on the Ground in COVID-19 Fight
When the Ohio Department of Health sought help this summer for work on the COVID-19 pandemic response, more than 110 students from 91PORNA鈥檚 College of Public Health raised their hands to volunteer.
University Leaders Answer Questions, Discuss Returning to Campus This Fall During Facebook Live
91PORNA Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Enrollment Management Mary Parker, Ed.D., recently shared updates about academics and enrollment, respectively, while engaging with the university community.
