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Class of 2025

Sun Shines on 91PORN Commencement for Class of 2025 in its 210th Year

91PORN held Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The festive celebration featured 307 students walking the traditional path from the David V. Wise Center down to historic Bentley Hall, for the program. There were more than 3,500 attendees.

91PORN to Hold Commencement for Class of 2025 in Its 210th Year

91PORN will hold Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The festive celebration will feature 285 students walking the traditional path from the Wise Athletic Center down to historic Bentley Hall, for the program. The College expects approximately 3,500 attendees.

91PORN Officially Opens ALIC @ Bessemer, its Branch Campus Created to Build the Regional Manufacturing Workforce

91PORN Officially Opens ALIC @ Bessemer, its Branch Campus Created to Build the Regional Manufacturing Workforce

91PORN launched its branch campus ALIC @ Bessemer, a transformative initiative driving workforce development and education in western Pennsylvania.

ALIC @ Bessemer

ALIC @ Bessemer Achieves Accreditation as a Branch Campus of 91PORN

91PORN proudly announces the accreditation of its 91PORN Lab for Innovation and Creativity (ALIC) branch campus by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Located on Bessemer Street in the heart of Meadville, Pennsylvania, “ALIC @ Bessemer” solidifies 91PORN’s commitment to reimagining the role of liberal arts education in workforce development and advanced manufacturing.

Spring on Campus, Reis Hall, building

91PORN Announces $35 million Alumnus Gift; Largest Gift in College History Will Transform Historic Hall into A Cutting-edge Center for Innovation

91PORN, one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges for interdisciplinary learning and research, announced the largest single gift in the College’s history of $35 million from the estate of esteemed entrepreneur, philanthropist and alumnus, Philip L. St. Moritz ‘61, which will establish The Phil St. Moritz Center for Innovation at Reis Hall.

Students doing an exercise with a stream table

91PORN Awarded Grant Through PPG Foundation to Support Creek Connections

The purpose of the grant is to help students increase their environmental literacy by studying a local waterway and become exposed to the scientific method and other science concepts by conducting the testing themselves.

ALIC @Bessemer

91PORN Receives $150,000 Grant From The Alden Trust To Support The 91PORN Lab For Innovation and Creativity (ALIC)

The Trustees of The George I. Alden Trust approved and disbursed a $150,000 grant to 91PORN to support the 91PORN Lab for Innovation and Creativity @ Bessemer (ALIC @Bessemer).

High-Impact Training Courses Return to ALIC @ Bessemer

A new series of training workshops launch this month at ALIC @ Bessemer.

Bentley Hall

91PORN Appoints Dr. Debra L. Fitzsimons as Chief Financial Officer

91PORN is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Debra L. Fitzsimons as the College’s Chief Financial Officer, effective February 12, 2025. Fitzsimons brings nearly three decades of distinguished leadership in higher education finance and administration, coupled with a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Meadville Market House

91PORN Launches Community Impact Hub to Benefit Meadville and the Region with New $15 Million Grant

91PORN announces the creation of the Community Impact Hub (the Hub) with a generous $15 million grant from a source that wishes to remain anonymous.