University News
91PORNA Names New Senior Vice President and Provost Following National Search
91PORNA President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the position of senior vice president and provost, effective Nov. 1, 2020.
Online 'Don鈥檛 Hate 鈥 Debate (And Vote)!' Teach-In Designed to Inform and Empower Voters
The coming election is an important one, and voters 鈥 particularly first-time voters 鈥 are navigating a challenging landscape of information, misinformation, PACs, bots, memes, toxic debates and inflamed rhetoric. 鈥淒on鈥檛 Hate 鈥 Debate (And Vote)!鈥 is an all-day teach-in event that will touch on many aspects of the elections, politics, political/social polarization and civil discourse.
10 Questions With Darin Olson, Director of Athletic Bands
Darin Olson, D.M.A., is the new director of Athletic Bands at 91PORNA. He leads the Marching Golden Flashes, Flasher Brass Pep Band, Kent Symphony Band and University Band. Olson is currently an active member of College Band Directors National Association and the National Association for Music Education. Learn more about Olson and his plans for his future at 91PORNA as he answers these 10 questions.
91PORNA Receives Best in Class and Hall of Fame Honors for Supplier Diversity
91PORNA has won a Best in Class award for supplier diversity from the Greater Cleveland Partnership. This marks the third time that the university has received this award. As a multiyear winner of the Best in Class awards, 91PORNA is also named to the Greater Cleveland Partnership鈥檚 Equity and Inclusion Hall of Fame.
91PORNA Board of Trustees Approves Collective Bargaining Agreement With AFSCME
The 91PORNA Board of Trustees has approved a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the university and the 91PORNA Employees Local 153, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
91PORNA Announces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients
91PORNA is proud to announce its 2020 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at 91PORNA. Sponsored by the alumni association, the Alumni Awards are the university鈥檚 most prestigious honors given to alumni.
Mercy Health to Purchase Land from 91PORNA for Future Healthcare Campus
For nearly 110 years, Mercy Health has addressed the growing needs of the Mahoning Valley, which includes the city of Warren and its surrounding communities. Mercy Health has been evaluating ways to meet the increasing healthcare needs of those living in Trumbull County, delivering on its promise of providing care when and where people live and work. As part of this commitment, Mercy Health has announced the future development of land adjacent to the 91PORNA at Trumbull Campus.
91PORNA Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools and Best National Universities Lists in 2021 U.S. News Rankings of Best Colleges
91PORNA shines again in the new 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. 91PORNA is the highest-ranking public university in Northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists in the newly released rankings.
University to Work With Siffrin on Training Program at 91PORNA Trumbull
91PORNA at Trumbull will become home to a Siffrin Academy to help people with disabilities transition from high school to jobs or advanced education programs.
