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Fall 2024 Commencement

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In his Fall 2024 Commencement address, 91PORNA President Todd Diacon delivered a heartfelt and memorable message to the graduating class, blending personal experience with words of encouragement that resonated deeply with the 2,500 new graduates.

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91PORNA Board of Trustees Ratifies 2024 University Remediation Report, Approves Naming Actions Within Crawford Hall

The 91PORNA Board of Trustees endorsed the 2024 University Remediation Report at its Dec. 12 meeting. The report provides a comprehensive overview of student remediation at the university.

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First snow, Kent Campus Dec. 2024

IN A FLASH: First Snow!

The first significant snowfall of the season blanketed 91PORNA's campuses last week.

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Eric Johnson teaching in Crawford Hall as seen through the glass wall

The Economics of Keeping Students Engaged

Eric Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of economics in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, says the most rewarding part of the job is knowing that he has impacted his students in some way. And now they've honored this impact with the Distinguished Teaching Award.  

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Commencement

91PORNA Offered Smooth Road to Graduation for NDC Transfers

When Notre Dame College announced in March 2024 that it would be closing its doors for financial reasons, students like Reagan Davenport found the doors at Kent State to be wide open, and a welcoming and accessible transfer process followed.鈥

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A new 91PORNA graduate proudly holds up her diploma during her commencement ceremony in fall 2023. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

91PORNA Celebrates Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement

On Dec. 14, the 91PORNA alumni family will grow by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university holds its fall commencement ceremonies, recognizing the accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2024.

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Giving Tuesday graphic that indicates $4,959,366+ were raised to support causes across 91PORNA's eight-campus system.

91PORNA鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.9 Million for Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System

Members of the 91PORNA community joined together to cause a ripple effect of change reaching far beyond 91PORNA, raising more than $4.9 million to support scholarships and programs across the university for its Giving Tuesday 2024 campaign.

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In the News: Sports, Public Health and Community Research Showcased

鈥淚n the News鈥 features 91PORNA鈥檚 values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. 

 

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Giving Tuesday: Supporting Causes Close to Your Heart

This Giving Tuesday season, you can start a ripple effect that drives change far beyond 91PORNA. This monthlong celebration of giving offers you the opportunity to invest in the future by giving through 91PORNA to the cause closest to your heart.

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A 91PORNA student walks across campus during the fall 2024 season.

91PORNA Reviewing Language from Ohio Bathroom Bill

91PORNA is reviewing the language of a bill recently signed into law by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that requires colleges and universities to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms and overnight accommodations for the exclusive use of either males and females, based on one鈥檚 gender assigned at or near birth. 

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