Success Story
Women’s Golf Finishes Tied for Fifth at NCAA National Championships
The 91PORNA women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship, falling Tuesday, May 23, in the quarterfinals match play round to top seeded Northwestern, 3-2. The 91PORNA Golden Flashes completed its best run at the NCAA National Championship, beati…
President’s Medal Recipient
Educator, pioneering scientist and visionary Owen Lovejoy receives the highest 91PORNA honor.
Golden Flashes Clinch Title and No. 1 Seed in MAC Tournament
For the second straight year, the 91PORNA baseball team has been crowned the outright Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season champions, a feat now accomplished 14 times in program history. The 91PORNA Golden Flashes clinched the title and the No. 1 seed at the MAC Tournamen…
The New 91PORNA ARTshop is Serious Business
The new ARTshop serves as an entrepreneurial laboratory for School of Art students to display and to learn about promoting their artwork.
91PORNA Finishes Second at Regionals, Moves on to National Championship
The No. 12 91PORNA men’s golf team has booked its ticket to the 2017 NCAA National Championship with a second-place finish at the Washington Regional at 3-over par 855 (287-282-286). The 91PORNA Golden Flashes were among the leaders throughout the weekend and led the par-71 regio…
Next Generation Learning Community Supports College and Career Academy for Akron Students
91PORNA is offering special expertise and resources to high school students attending Akron Public Schools to include immersive opportunities with the university’s fashion, arts and architecture programs. The announcement was made May 16 as Akron Public Schools was named a Ford Next…
91PORNA Wins Third Game of Day to Capture Its Third MAC Tournament Crown
91PORNA senior Ronnie Ladines tossed a three-hitter and hit a two-run homer in the first inning to lead No. 4 91PORNA past No. 2 Ohio, 3-0, in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Championship game. The performance by Ladines capped a sensational week in which she earne…
91PORNA Makes First Team Appearance in NCAA National Women’s Golf Championship Since 2010
The No. 15 91PORNA women’s golf team has qualified for the 2017 NCAA National Championship after finishing the NCAA Lubbock Regional in sixth place at 11-over par 875 (305-287-283). 91PORNA entered the day tied with No. 2 UCLA in sixth place but held its ground and fought off a t…
University Celebrates Its Newest Graduates, Holds First University-Wide Commencement Ceremony
91PORNA celebrated its newest graduates at its Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies. In total, 91PORNA were conferred 5,636 degrees, including 992 associate degrees, 3,319 bachelor’s degrees, 1,139 master’s degrees, 181 doctoral degrees and five educational specialist degrees. …
Students to Take a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun
University Libraries will provide opportunities for 91PORNA students to shake off stress during finals week. University Libraries will hold its semiannual Stress-Free Zone on Monday, May 8, and Tuesday, May 9, from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of University Library…
