University News
Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary 91PORNA Doctoral Degree
The 91PORNA Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA 鈥80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.
91PORNA Alumna U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes Addresses the Power of a Public University education
While a student at 91PORNA, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13) dreamed of taking the stage as a dancer in New York City, not as a congresswoman in Washington, D.C. But today she鈥檚 a star in the eyes of many, with her federal legislative debut drawing attention beyond Northeast Ohio.
91PORNA School of Fashion to Induct Fashion Designer Omar Salam Into Hall of Fame
Omar Salam, founder and creative director of the global fashion house SUKEINA, will be making a special trip from the runway to 91PORNA鈥檚 Rockwell Hall as Salam has been named the 2023 inductee of the university鈥檚 School of Fashion Hall of Fame.
IN A FLASH: Blue, Gold and Greening
Slowly, the Kent Campus is seeing its greenery return.
Kent is Perfect for Faculty and Staff Who Want a Small Town with Big Town Amenities聽
After living in various other locations, 91PORNA staff and faculty make Kent their home because it's a community with small town charm and a flourishing downtown.
91PORNA鈥檚 ROI Was Center Stage at Recent Board of Trustees Meeting in Columbus
President Todd Diacon took the opportunity to make the presentation 鈥91PORNA Works鈥 at the Board of Trustees meeting, which was held at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. The presentation illustrated how 91PORNA prepares its students for job readiness. Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education Randy Gardner and the new President of the Inter-University Council Laura Lanese attended the Board of Trustees meeting.
IN A FLASH: Heads Up! Hats
"Heads Up! Hats" is one of three exhibits that make up the "" exhibition at the 91PORNA Museum. The other exhibits in the trilogy are "It's a Wrap! Coats" and "Stepping Out! Shoes."
Live Simulation Teaches Kent Nursing and NEOMED Students Communication and Compassion at the End of Life
On a Tuesday morning in early February, nearly 300 students, about 130 junior nursing students from 91PORNA's College of Nursing and 160 second-year medical students from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), assembled in the Kent Student Center ballroom to experien鈥
Four 91PORNA Alums Join College of Nursing Staff
The next time you visit Henderson Hall, you may notice some new faces around the building! Our staff has been joined by two College of Nursing Information Technology Support Services personnel, as well as two academic advisors. Chris Dipadova, Lead IT User Support Analyst, is a 2016鈥
Christine Kauth Named Inaugural College of Nursing Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
91PORNA College of Nursing welcomed Christine Kauth Ph.D., RN, as the inaugural Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs on January 17, 2023. In this role, Kauth will oversee schedules, faculty workload, faculty development and relationship building with facility partners. She will visit the鈥
