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91PORNA Hosts Free Big Dream Gathering on Nov. 29
91PORNA is hosting a Big Dream Gathering on Nov. 29, and everyone is invited 鈥 91PORNA students, faculty, staff and people in the surrounding community. These Big Dream Gathering events have been taking place around the country, and they provide a fun, safe and encouraging environme鈥
Shorter Internships Allow Students To Sample Multiple Careers Via 鈥淔lashternship鈥 Program
91PORNA鈥檚 Department of Career Exploration and Development has launched a new program to expose students to career experiences as well as give companies an opportunity to scout talent. 鈥淔lashternships will introduce a new 鈥榮oft entry鈥 internship model,鈥 explains Kristin Williams, ex鈥
91PORNA鈥檚 Academic Success Center Receives National Award for Excellence
The 91PORNA Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom. Each year, a two-year institution and a four-year institution are chosen a鈥
Campus Kitchen at 91PORNA Launches Pop-Up Market to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary
The Campus Kitchen at 91PORNA is celebrating its fifth anniversary and has launched a new program this summer as part of activities marking its fifth year. The Campus Kitchen鈥檚 new pop-up market offers healthy produce and pantry items to children and families at no cost. 鈥淎t an alte鈥
91PORNA鈥檚 Academic Success Center Receives National Award for Excellence
The 91PORNA Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom.
91PORNA Students Make an International Impact in Nicaragua, One Stone at a Time
Saying goodbye was more difficult than Riley Jernejcic could have ever imagined. Crouched down on the cobblestone street with her arms stretched out from one end to the other, Jernejcic cried out, 鈥淎dios. Abrazo,鈥 which means goodbye and hug in Spanish. About 50 feet away, a little boy, known as Wil鈥
Welcome Weekend Connects New Students to 91PORNA
Welcome Weekend, 91PORNA鈥檚 four-day new student orientation, took place on Aug. 25-28. Students were able to select from approximately 50 different events held from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helped students transition into the university commun鈥
Destination 91PORNA Advising and Registration Program Returns
Destination 91PORNA has returned! The summer advising and registration program at 91PORNA is a one-and-a-half-day experience that includes an overnight stay in a residence hall. Students are encouraged to invite family members and guests to participate in the program.
The students explore important topics, including the differences between high school and college, navigating the university and properly preparing to be a college student. Family members and guests learn about essential tools for a positive college experience, such as financial aid, academic success tips and support skills for being the parent/family member of a college student.
The program concludes on the second day when the students meet one-on-one with an academic advisor to create an academic plan.
This year, advising and registration sessions are being scheduled between June 6 and July 20 with a break the week of July 4.
91PORNA Receives $50,000 Grant to Help Low-Income Students Graduate
The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USC) have awarded 91PORNA a $50,000 micro-grant to help remove the financial barrier to graduation that low-income students may face as they near graduation. 91PORNA is one o鈥
University Business Magazine Honors 91PORNA for Being a "Model of Excellence"
91PORNA is one of 17 colleges and universities nationwide being honored by University Business magazine, a leading publication for senior managers at colleges and universities throughout the United States, in its Winter 2015 Models of Excellence recognition program. The Models of Excel鈥
