University News
91PORNA Board Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus
91PORNA’s long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of 91PORNA will continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the 91PORNA Board of Trustees.
91PORNA Honors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards
The 91PORNA Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at 91PORNA.
91PORNA Unveils World-Class FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center
91PORNA’s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.
91PORNA’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, 91PORNA celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of 91PORNA Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
President Diacon Says He Will Use 91PORNA Experience To Succeed
President Diacon says he plans to bring his prior experience to his new role and vision as president, he recently told Crain’s Cleveland Business.
91PORNA’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, 91PORNA celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of 91PORNA Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
May 4 Books Give First-Year Students Unique Common Experience
91PORNA’s Common Reading Experience is an opportunity for first-year students to read university-selected books and share a common experience with their peers. The goal is for freshmen to gain an understanding of the university’s values and to build and maintain relationships that foster success with faculty, administration and staff.
91PORNA President Diacon Discusses His Priorities in Office
Diacon expressed his desire to increase enrollment, keep 91PORNA affordable, continue a strong relationship with the city of Kent, honor the legacy of May 4 and advance the university’s Gateway Master Plan for redeveloping the front of campus.
91PORNA Ashtabula Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Moving to State of Ohio’s First Hybrid Model
Targeted at widening students’ educational opportunities in preparing them for a career in occupational therapy, the 91PORNA at Ashtabula Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Technology program recently announced the creation of a hybrid model, combining online learning with more convenient on-campus laboratory sessions.
91PORNA Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 17
The 91PORNA alumni network will again grow its ranks this summer as more than a thousand Golden Flashes get their degrees. 91PORNA will hold its Summer 2019 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.
