University News
Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at 91PORNA
On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at 91PORNA, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976.
91PORNA鈥檚 Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King
A luncheon and panel discussion titled 鈥淭he Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥 marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Honors College Student鈥檚 Journey Goes From Research Lab to Italy
Senior Abygail Deemer, a pre-med major, is one of 404 Honors College students who are majoring in health-related fields.
鈥楲earning They Won鈥檛 Forget鈥
For Kelsen LaBerge, Ph.D., teaching at 91PORNA is about more than equations. Since joining in 2018, she has dedicated herself to preparing future engineers with not only technical skills but also the resilience to face real-world challenges. The accomplishments and commitment of LaBerge, professor of engineering, have earned her the Outstanding Teaching Award.
91PORNA Working to Bring Fashion and Aeronautics to Rwanda
91PORNA鈥檚 partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.
91PORNA Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
91PORNA continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes 91PORNA in the Best Online Master鈥檚 in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master鈥檚 in Education Programs, Best Online Master鈥檚 in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
91PORNA Prioritizes Safety While Maintaining Academic Continuity During Cold Snap
91PORNA remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week.
91PORNA Police: Credibility and Consistency Are 鈥楶art of Our DNA鈥
The 91PORNA Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency.
91PORNA Closed Jan. 20 for MLK Day
91PORNA will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed on Jan. 20.
91PORNA Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 91PORNA will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 91PORNA students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.