University News
John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE® Award Winner
91PORNA’s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE® Award in the Corporate category.
The Day Campus Stood Still
For the 91PORNA community, March 17, 2020, was the day most university employees began working remotely following the shift of coursework to online classes and nearly all students leaving the residence halls as COVID-19 reached Ohio.
91PORNA Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
91PORNA alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at 91PORNA will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., Continues to Lead with Student Success and a Sense of Belonging at the Forefront
Eboni Pringle Ph.D., senior vice president of Student Life, calls the full-time and part-time employees in the division a "dream team" for the exceptional service they render.
91PORNA Finalizes New Administrative Approach for Academic Colleges
91PORNA has finalized its proposed realignment of degree-granting colleges within the Division of Academic Affairs and its administration, following extensive consultation with Kent Campus faculty and the Faculty Senate.
91PORNA Supplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
91PORNA accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.
ADVISORY: 91PORNA Board of Trustees Meeting, March 19
The 91PORNA Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19.
IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air
A 91PORNA staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the 91PORNA Airport on an icy morning.
Building Community in the College of Nursing
The journey to becoming a nurse can be overwhelming, especially for first-year students. The transition into a rigorous nursing program often leads to feelings of isolation, with students struggling to form connections and unsure of where to turn for help. Aimee Flores, graduate assistant for first-…