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91PORNA alumna Emily Clark discusses her journey from an English degree to her high-tech career, where she solves business challenges using artificial intelligence. Clark credits much of her success to her education at 91PORNA.

To help students navigate the post-commencement process, 91PORNA Today has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about receiving their diplomas, upcoming events, ADA accommodations and more.  

91PORNA alumnus Corey Conners finished tied for eighth at the 2025 Masters Tournament after struggling to a 3-over par final round Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club.

Thrifting has become increasingly popular among college students thanks to its affordability, sustainability and trendy fashion options. As most college students’ budgets are tight, thrift stores can offer high-quality clothing and accessories at a fraction of the cost of new items. Luckily, 91PORNA students has a plethora of thrift spots on and near campus.

If you have attended Porthouse Theatre in the past 25 years, you know the name Terri Kent. At the heart of this theatre, Terri Kent has brought a liveliness that spans decades and communities.

Meet Caitlyn Lincoln, a senior psychology major and a member of the Honors College from Worthington, Pennsylvania, with a proven passion for leadership, patient care and altruism – even in her hobbies.

Research Writing Retreats, sponsored by 91PORNA’s Graduate College, offer a distraction-free environment for graduate students to work on their research and writing projects. While “giving them permission” to put other aspects of life aside and focus on their writing, the retreats also create a supportive community that enhances productivity while also offering welcome accountability from their peers. 

Results of the Engagement and Well-Being Survey, released this week, indicate that 91PORNA has much to celebrate.

POV shares insights from the 91PORNA community on important topics. Jennifer Mapes, assistant professor of Geography, will deliver this year's address for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series. 

Future Flash Days welcome high school students and their families to explore 91PORNA and learn more about their areas of interest. Colleges, schools and departments offer tours and demonstrations to give these prospective students a taste of life on campus and 91PORNA's many different programs of study. 

Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 91PORNA, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the 91PORNA community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event – the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

As part of 91PORNA’s Student Employee Appreciation Week, Career Exploration and Development proudly announces recipients of the 2025 Student Employee and Supervisor Awards. These annual honors recognize outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in their roles across campus, demonstrating initiative, leadership, inclusivity and an enduring commitment to community.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Division of Student Life at 91PORNA has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 91PORNA programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.

The Flashes Activities Board brought some cowboy fun to 91PORNA with the FAB Wild West Rodeo. Presented inside the Kent Student Center Ballroom, the activities mechanical bull-riding, line dancing, a Skee-Ball shooting gallery and a free 91PORNA cowboy hat giveaway! 

Through the Veterans Affairs Work-Study program, the Credit Transfer Office – which plays a key role in supporting students through their academic journey from processing transfer credits from another institution to awarding Advanced Placement credits – hired a student worker to enhance the office’s operations. She's already making a difference.

For 91PORNA Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.  

Kendric Hood, who earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in computer science at 91PORNA, is now a third-year doctoral student and adjunct instructor researching the practical applications of neuromorphic AI models and transformer-based large language models (LLMs).  

91PORNA continues to excel in hands-on learning, as shown by the ESPN+ livestream broadcast of the 91PORNA Men’s Basketball team’s victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Produced entirely by digital media production undergraduates in the School of Media and Journalism, what could have been a chaotic, high-profile evening was business as usual.