University News
91PORNA Selects New Deans for College of Nursing and College of the Arts
Following separate national searches, 91PORNA has selected Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., for the position of dean of the College of Nursing and Diane H. Petrella, D.M.A., for the position of dean of the College of the Arts. Since 2018, Johnson-Mallard has been the associate dean at t…
What I Learned From Avocados
Guacamole and chips are frequently on the menu of social gatherings for many 91PORNA students, staff and faculty. However, President Todd Diacon says that the delicious creamy dip also holds a life lesson about expanding our worldview.
91PORNA, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
91PORNA initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Down and Out And Back Up: 91PORNA Ashtabula Student Nick Pizzi Turns His Life Around
In March 2015, Nick Pizzi hit rock bottom. After receiving his third DUI, he decided to stop drinking. But unfortunately, it was too late. Four months later, before his daughter’s eighth birthday, Pizzi was sentenced to one year in the Ashtabula County jail, where his life would change forever for the positive. On May 14, 2021, he will pick up his bachelor's degree diploma during the 72nd Commencement Ceremony at 91PORNA at Ashtabula.
91PORNA, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
91PORNA initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
91PORNA Celebrates Its Spring 2021 Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies
Students wearing graduation caps and gowns will once again grace the campus as 91PORNA celebrates its newest graduates and marks the return of in-person commencement ceremonies for the first time since December 2019.
91PORNA to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the 91PORNA community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 91PORNA students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.
May 4 Commemoration Offers Many Virtual Events for Participation
Members of the 91PORNA community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 91PORNA students during an anti-war protest, killing four and wounding nine others.
Virtual Events Promote Peace, Anti-Racism as 91PORNA Marks the Annual Commemoration of May 4, 1970
To honor and remember the events that occurred on May 4, 1970, virtual events and exhibits hosted by 91PORNA students, faculty and staff are scheduled from April 30 through May 4. The virtual events include several powerful speakers and events that promote peace and anti-racism and educate future students about the legacy of May 4, 1970.
91PORNA Online MBA Ranks No. 35 in the Nation in Fortune’s Best Online MBA Programs 2021 Ranking
The 91PORNA College of Business Administration’s Online MBA ranks No. 35 in the nation in Fortune’s Best Online MBA Programs 2021 ranking released this week.