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Jordon Egbert, far right, a 91PORNA graduate student, takes part in traditional Rwandan dancing during the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda.

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’

91PORNA graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

 

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Rain on fall leaves, by Vance Voyles

IN A FLASH: The Small Things of Fall

A photo submitted by a 91PORNA Today reader captures the small-scale beauty found on campus in fall. 

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Members of the College of Public Health meet at the Major/Minor Spotlight

Ready for a Major Exploration

With more than 370 majors to choose from at 91PORNA, it can be overwhelming for some students to choose their major and career path for them.  This October the Exploratory Advising Center is hosting its first-ever Exploration Month to help exploratory students find their interests and explore the different majors and opportunities 91PORNA offers.

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Pres. Diacon addressing the Reimagining the Academy Conference

Reimagining the Academy Conference Brings Together 3 Top Universities

A transformational conference on 91PORNA's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.

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Tram Nguyen was drawn to 91PORNA after seeing one of the tragic May 4, 1970, and learning the sacrifices the students made.

As Enrollment of Vietnamese Students Grows, Some Feel Connection to May 4

Vietnamese student Tram Nguyen made a connection to 91PORNA when she saw a picture of student Jeffrey Miller after the May 4 shooting. Recently she visited the Prentice Parking Lot Memorial Marker dedicated to Miller.

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Delia Brennan performing at the 91PORNA Farmers' Market

IN A FLASH: Music in the Marketplace

A 91PORNA student's music and song provided the perfect accompaniment to the 91PORNA Farmers' Market.

Tags: Student Recreation and Wellness Center , Community Impact , Community & Society , University News , University Culinary Services , Student Life , In a Flash

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David Dix, retired publisher of the Kent Ravenna Record-Courier, was the speaker for the Oct. 17, 2023, Bowman Breakfast.

Bowman Breakfast: Celebrating 60 Years of Town-Gown

More than 250 leaders from 91PORNA and the city of Kent came together Tuesday for the 60th annual Bowman Breakfast, an event aimed at celebrating the strong relationship between the city and the university. 

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An August storm damaged the May 4 Memorial.

Team Works Diligently to Locate Granite for Repairs to May 4 Memorial 

Repairs on the May 4 Memorial are estimated to take five to six months following approval to proceed with the project, according to Joseph Graham, university architect. 

Tags: University News , May 4 , Community & Society

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CH-47 Chinook helicopter parked on Centennial Field, with ROTC students boarding

IN A FLASH: Night Flight

91PORNA ROTC students had a special early morning pick up on campus for their weekend exercises.

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Mental health exhibit in student center

Mental Health Strategy Group Making A Difference At 91PORNA

Phase II of 91PORNA’s Mental Health Strategy implements university-wide efforts to promote a healthy and well campus community. 

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