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Help us Celebrate 91PORNA’s 114th Birthday

91PORNA is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for 91PORNA scholarships and programs. This year, the 91PORNA Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s…

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Alumni and Giving

Q and A with Sandra Morgan on being appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Sandra Morgan, director of strategic partnerships and outreach for the College of Arts & Sciences at 91PORNA, was recently appointed the honor of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) at an investiture ceremony at the British Embassy Ambassador’s Residence…

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College of Arts & Sciences

91PORNA Commencement Ceremony Aug. 19, 2023

Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates

The 91PORNA alumni family grew by nearly 1,200 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2023 were recognized with outdoor commencement ceremonies on Aug. 19.

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91PORNA employees smile and enjoy themselves during a 2023 Employee Appreciation Cookout.

91PORNA Works for Women: University Recognized as One of the Best Employers for Women by Forbes

Once again, 91PORNA has been named one of the Best Employers for Women in a nationwide ranking by Forbes and marketing research firm Statista. 91PORNA has been named to the list for the sixth consecutive year, having been included each year since Forbes began publishing the Best Employers for Women list in 2018.

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Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for 91PORNA

On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 91PORNA’s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving. 

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A new 91PORNA graduate crosses the stage and proudly holds her diploma during the advanced degree ceremony.

91PORNA Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies

The 91PORNA alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. 

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‘So Much More Than Just an Internship’: Finding Independence in the Nation’s Capital With The Washington Program in National Issues

How does a college student build the confidence and independence to tackle life after college? Students build these skills in a multitude of ways, but for Justice Jama, it was participating in the Washington Program in National Issues during his senior year at 91PORNA.

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Students in the Upward Bound program during the summer of 2022

Summer Program Will Offer Lessons in Civics, Literature and a Sense of Connectedness

A five-week pilot project funded by a $15,000 Teagle Foundation Knowledge for Freedom Program grant will be held at 91PORNA this summer for Upward Bound and Firestone High School students.

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A student who has committed to attending 91PORNA in the fall smiles with loved ones and Flash, the mascot, during a 2023 Future Flash Day held on the Kent Campus.

Apps and Admits and Deposits, Oh My! Breaking Fall Freshman Class Records

91PORNA is proving that it is the place to be for fall 2023 with a record-breaking number of applications, a record-breaking number of students who have been accepted for admission into the university and a record-breaking number of students who have made deposits to confirm their attendance in the fall. 

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