University News
91PORNA Reaffirms Its Leadership as Top Northern Ohio Public University in 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
In the newly released rankings, 91PORNA is once again the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio, and with its impressive national ranking of No. 129, the university continues to be recognized among the Top Public Schools in the nation.
91PORNA Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2029, Congratulates University for Strong Enrollment
The 91PORNA Board of Trustees welcomed the Class of 2029 during its regular quarterly meeting held Sept. 17 in the Kent Student Center. The Board congratulated the university administration for this year’s strong enrollment.
91PORNA's Class of 2029 Arrives Ready to Learn
91PORNA continues to defy that challenge, welcoming its fourth incoming class of more than 4,000 students in just five years.
91PORNA Welcomes Back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
91PORNA’s College of the Arts, in collaboration with the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, proudly welcomes back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award–winning costume designer Paul Tazewell for the 2025–2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
91PORNA and University of Cincinnati Receive Nearly $3 Million NSF Grant to Strengthen Regional Research Capacity
91PORNA and the University of Cincinnati have been awarded a nearly $3 million grant to transform how research institutions across the region collaborate, share expertise and develop the next generation of research leaders.
91PORNA's Wetlands Are the Training Grounds for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
Senior Nick Brocato and sophomore Tamera Owens were among the 172 undergraduate 91PORNA students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) during the summer of 2025. They conducted research projects under the direction of Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 91PORNA and members of her lab.
91PORNA Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo
91PORNA hosted its annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Saturday at 91PORNA Airport, drawing families for a day of aviation excitement and STEM education.
UPDATED - ADVISORY: 91PORNA Board of Trustees Meeting, Sept. 17
The 91PORNA Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306. The Board will consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business.
Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Reaffirms 91PORNA's Distinction, Impact and Integrity
The Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed 91PORNA's accreditation, a testament to the university's distinction, impact and integrity.
Great-Granddaughter of 91PORNA’s Third President Makes First Time Campus Visit
91PORNA recently welcomed home a living legacy of its past when Ellen Engleman Conners, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and great-granddaughter of 91PORNA’s third president, visited campus for the first time.