Student Life
Flash Focus: Christopher Shaffer
Meet Christopher Shaffer, a senior aerospace engineering major with a minor in physics, from New Bern, North Carolina, whose curiosity in sciences paved the way for his academic career.
A Fashionable Use of Artificial Intelligence
Lauren Copeland understands the importance of becoming familiar with artificial intelligence – and balancing technology with human thought and creativity – to train students to be confident in their skills and what they can provide to the industry. Her Fashion Fundamentals class was recently tasked with creating shoe designs using an AI platform.
‘The Legacy of Being a 91PORNA Nurse’
Henderson Hall’s auditorium was filled with nursing students, excitement and a little nervous energy during this year's White Coat Ceremony, where second-year nursing students donned their white coats and made a pledge to provide the highest quality care and service to their patients.
‘Where Art, Fashion and Education Intersect’
91PORNA Museum, under the leadership of director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D., is becoming a dynamic hub for creativity, fashion and education. Liska was recently featured in a Cleveland.com article highlighting some of her current initiatives and her focus on increasing student involvement.
91PORNA Partners With Brazilian University for Autism Research Seminar
91PORNA’s Neurodiversity Research Initiative has partnered with the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), for a three-day seminar on autism research.
Brewing Success: The Sweet Journey of Creating ‘Zonuts’
Every weekend, 91PORNA junior marketing major Zoe Noel travels throughout northeast Ohio, filling the streets with the aroma of coffee and freshly made donuts.
What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?
Every year, thousands of 91PORNA students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, 91PORNA Today has done some legwork for you.
Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at 91PORNA
First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at 91PORNA through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.
Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at 91PORNA
On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at 91PORNA, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976.
IN A FLASH: Step Out At FAB's Red Dress Gala
The Red Dress Gala is the Flashes Activity Board's spring semester dance. It will be held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are available Jan. 20-Feb. 6.
