University News
Valoree Vargo Named 91PORNA鈥檚 Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
91PORNA President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the president鈥檚 office, the sen鈥
10 Questions With Ericka Shoaff, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Student Advocacy and Support
91PORNA alumna Ericka Shoaff, 鈥11, has returned to 91PORNA in a newly created position designed to further support students as a central hub for basic needs resources. She is the assistant dean of students and director of student advocacy and support in the newly created CARES Center. Find out more about her and the center as she answers these 10 questions.
Staff Members Engage With 91PORNA Leaders in Virtual Town Hall
91PORNA staff members with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 19 via a virtual town hall.
91PORNA Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 21
The 91PORNA alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.
May 4 Activist Chic Canfora Joins 91PORNA鈥檚 College of Communication and Information to Teach Student Journalists
This fall, 91PORNA and its College of Communication and Information (CCI) will welcome Roseann 鈥淐hic鈥 Canfora, Ph.D., as a Professional-in-Residence in the School of Media and Journalism.
Parents, Students Engage With 91PORNA Leaders in Virtual Town Hall
Parents and students with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 17 via a virtual town hall on Zoom. Many questions focused on the university's response to COVID-19 and testing requirements as students, faculty and staff return to campus.
91PORNA Recognized as a Forbes Best Employer for Women 2021
Among colleges and universities that made this year鈥檚 list, 91PORNA comes in at No. 8. Only 18 institutions of higher education are recognized.
Record Five Golden Flashes to Compete at Tokyo Olympics
Five 91PORNA graduates will compete at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the coming weeks, breaking the school鈥檚 previous record of four Olympians at the Munich Games in 1972.
91PORNA鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services Racks Up Another Award
91PORNA has landed a spot on the list of top schools for military-connected students according to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges.
91PORNA Announces Full Attendance for 2021 Fall Sports Season
91PORNA Athletics has announced all sports facilities, including Dix Stadium, the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center) and Murphy-Mellis Field, will be at full capacity for the fall 2021 sport season.
