University News
Beverly Guy-Sheftall Keynotes Women’s History Month
To celebrate Women’s History Month and to honor Black History Month, 91PORNA’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with Black United Students and the Department of Africana Studies, invites you to attend a virtual conversation Thursday, March 17, with Beverly Guy-Sheftall esteemed author, founding director of the Women’s Research and Resource Center and Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women’s Studies at Spelman College.
91PORNA Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row
91PORNA continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, 91PORNA at Trumbull earned a Silver award.
91PORNA Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The 91PORNA Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding 91PORNA’s Regional Campuses.
PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to 91PORNA
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to 91PORNA to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC’s focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.
91PORNA Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University
91PORNA is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes 91PORNA for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.
91PORNA and Cleveland State Partner to Shorten Time Students Need for Bachelor’s, Law Degrees
91PORNA has established a new partnership with Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law to offer students two pathways to obtain a bachelor’s degree from 91PORNA and a law degree from CSU in six years. The new 3+3 program will shorten the length of time typically needed to complete both degrees.
Dedicated and Impactful Communications Associate Lecturer Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.
91PORNA’s Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named three 91PORNA programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. 91PORNA is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.
Where on the Web? 91PORNA Resources Are a Click Away
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the 91PORNA website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.
Team LeBron Will Play for 91PORNA’s I Promise Scholars in 2022 NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron will be playing for 91PORNA’s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.
