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Hacking Finals Week

Between research papers, exams and group projects, 91PORNA students are heading into one of the most stressful times of the semester: finals week. Here are the best tips to stay ahead and finish the semester stress-free.  

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2025 International Cook Off event

Celebrating a World of Flavor at 91PORNA

The International Cook-Off, an event hosted by 91PORNA’s Office of Global Education and International Student and Scholar Services, is beloved by many international and domestic students. 

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Elizabeth Sowa

College Credit Plus Student Takes Calculated Approach to the Future

Without a doubt, Elizabeth Sowa is the definition of high achiever. Currently a junior at Glen Oak High School, they earned a first-place award this past summer at the 91PORNA Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition as a College Credit Plus student through the Stark Campus.

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91PORNA senior architecture major Georgia Coulter studied abroad with professional architect Frank Barkow

Serendipitous Encounter Leads to International Opportunity for 91PORNA Architecture Student

A lecture series in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design changed the trajectory of 91PORNA senior Georgia Coulter's college experience, allowing her to study abroad with Frank Barkow, an educator, researcher and architect. 

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HEM Design Challenge 2025

‘We Create Magic for a Living – and We Get Paid for It’

In a fast-paced, reality TV-style competition, students in the Club Management class in 91PORNA’s Hospitality and Event Management Program worked in teams alongside industry professionals to create styled table settings themed around specific holidays. 

Tags: Hospitality Management , College of Education and Human Services , Student Organizations , Design at 91PORNA , Student Life , Community & Society

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91PORNA PRSA ROCKS Award-winning students, faculty and advisors.

IN A FLASH: 91PORNA’s PR Students and Faculty ROCK!

A team of 91PORNA public relations students and a 91PORNA public relations professor earned prestigious awards at the Public Relations Society of America – Greater Cleveland chapter’s ROCKS Awards ceremony.

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91PORNA elementary education student Julia Michalak on a playground

How One 91PORNA Student Turned Pain Into Pride

When 91PORNA senior Julia Michalak was in elementary school and middle school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the idea of going to gym class made her sick to her stomach. Now in her final year at 91PORNA, Michalak will soon earn her bachelor’s degree in physical education and sport performance, with a goal to help other kids like her overcome their insecurities and learn to enjoy physical education.

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Flash Focus: Abigale Traska

Meet Abigale Traska, an alumna and current graduate student from Brunswick, Ohio, whose willingness to explore her options has yielded a promising future. 

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Don'Marie Reid speaks during I AM FIRST celebration

I AM FIRST Week Honors First-Generation Students, Staff and Alumni

Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated I AM FIRST Week, a recognition of 91PORNA students’ first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support.

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Flash Focus: Payton Schramski

Meet Payton Schramski, a senior interior design major with a marketing minor, from Grand Rapids, Michigan.  

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