Pennsylvania Western University

When PennWest Edinboro senior Hayden Stippich stepped onto the lanes in Chicago for the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour Trials, he wasn't just competing for pins - he was chasing a lifelong dream. With a commanding total pinfall of 10,917 (+1,317), the 24-year-old McKean, Pa., native captured the tournament title, earning full-time entry on the 2025 PBA Tour and eligibility for the PBA Elite League draft.

A group of PennWest University students had the chance to sharpen their professional skills and make meaningful employer connections during the 2025 CFA Society of Pittsburgh Career Fair, held Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Rivers Club in downtown Pittsburgh.

When PennWest Edinboro senior Taney Basinger steps into a studio or classroom, her energy and drive are immediately evident. Whether leading an animation project, mentoring new students, or curating social media content for a national landmark, Basinger embodies the qualities of a young leader on the rise. That dedication earned her recognition this fall as Edinboro's nominee for the ATHENA Young Professional Award. The award, an extension of the internationally renowned ATHENA Leadership Award, honors outstanding young college students who demonstrate both professional excellence and a commitment to serving their communities.

Congrats to the nearly 3,000 undergraduate students named to Pennsylvania Western University's Spring 2025 Dean's List. Degree-seeking undergraduate students who achieve high academic standards will be identified for placement on the Dean's List in accordance with the following criteria: The student must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.40. The student must earn a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester, not including credits by proficiency examinations, incomplete grades, temporary grades (e.g., Not Reported), or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades.

Congrats to over 3,000 undergraduate students named to Pennsylvania Western University's Fall 2024 Dean's List. Degree-seeking undergraduate students who achieve high academic standards will be identified for placement on the Dean's List in accordance with the following criteria: The student must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.40. The student must earn a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester, not including credits by proficiency examinations, incomplete grades, temporary grades (e.g., Not Reported), or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades.

Five PennWest students gave oral presentations at the Duquesne-PennWest Conference on Global Bioethics, held at Duquesne University's campus in Pittsburgh from November 7-9.

The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) announced its nominees for the 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year. Clarion alumna London Fuller (Baltimore, Md., Baltimore Polytechnic) was one of the conference's two nominees for the prestigious honor, joining Gannon's Sam Pirosko.

Pennsylvania Western University celebrated the academic achievements of more than 1,700 graduates during spring 2024 commencement ceremonies.

With plans to attend law school after graduation, PennWest criminal justice major Jessica Ashworth was looking for ways to expand her resume and extend her learning experiences beyond the classroom. After a quick consultation with her advisor, criminal justice professor Dr. Kevin Courtright, Ashworth is now developing instructor materials for a book written by respected corrections veteran, author, correctional trainer and instructor Gary Cornelius.

California senior Noah Bernarding was recently voted a Third-Team Academic All-American by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). Bernarding becomes the program's second Academic All-American in the last three years and the 10th all-time in program history - all since 2009.

California (PA) junior pitcher/utility Caleigh Rister repeated as a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Third-Team Academic All-American on Tuesday afternoon, becoming the fourth multi-time Academic All-American in program history.

Congratulations to students at Pennsylvania Western University who have been named to the Dean's List for the 2024 spring semester. Degree-seeking undergraduate students who achieve high academic standards will be identified for placement on the Dean's List in accordance with the following criteria: The student must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.40. The student must earn a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester, not including credits by proficiency examinations, incomplete grades, temporary grades (e.g., Not Reported), or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades

PennWest California's University Players will roll for initiative as they present "She Kills Monsters," a drama-comedy play written by Qui Nguyen that uses the famous tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons to explore concepts of loss and sexuality. The performances will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 22-24 and 2 p.m. Feb. 24, all at Steele Hall's Blaney Theatre.

In recognition of a stellar start to the season, California sophomore guard KJ McClurg was featured on the initial Bevo Francis Award Watch List. The Bevo Francis Award is presented annually to the player who had the finest overall season within Small College Basketball, which is comprised of NCAA Division II and III, NAIA, USCAA and NCCAA.

Congratulations to students at Pennsylvania Western University who have been named to the Dean's List for the 2023 fall semester. Degree-seeking undergraduate students who achieve high academic standards will be identified for placement on the Dean's List in accordance with the following criteria: The student must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.40. The student must earn a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester, not including credits by proficiency examinations, incomplete grades, temporary grades (e.g., Not Reported), or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades

Outside hitter Cassidy Snider became the fifth player in program history to earn Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West Athlete of the Year honors, highlighting a trio of Golden Eagles named to the all-conference team on Thursday afternoon.

Senior Malia Anderson earned an individual qualifier for the NCAA National Championships for a consecutive year, as the Vulcans finished No. 11 at the NCAA Regional Championships on Saturday morning. Led by a pair top-10 individuals, the California (PA) women's cross country team registered 281 points to finish 11th at the regional race hosted by Lock Haven. The Vulcans were the only team in the field to feature multiple runners in the top 10 on Saturday.

Eleven students across all three campuses of PennWest University's School of Business recently attended the 2023 Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society of Pittsburgh Career Fair.

Criminal Justice students from PennWest Edinboro toured the Crawford County Correctional Facility in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 20.

Behind an impactful fourth quarter, California (PA) sophomore linebacker Ibrahim Sanogo was announced as the D2Football.com National Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday night.

A team of three PennWest University finance and personal financial planning students recently advanced to the final phases of the Financial Planning Challenge, hosted by the Financial Planning Association (FPA), Ameriprise and the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

Clarion featured 129 student-athletes recognized for their work in the classroom, making up a chunk of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's (PSAC) nation-leading 1,923 honorees.

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced their USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award winners for the 2022-23 academic year today. The Clarion volleyball team found themselves on the list for the fifth straight year, marking the 14th such honor since the award was started in 1992-93.

California track & field standout Divonne Franklin (Philadelphia, Pa./Archbishop John Carroll) was recently selected as a nominee from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) for the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year. Franklin and West Chester swimming standout Ann Carozza were chosen as the league's nominations for the prestigious award, which was established in 1991. The NCAA Woman of the Year program honors the academic achievements, athletics excellence, community service and leadership of graduating female college athletes from all three divisions.

PennWest California (PA) graduate student Divonne Franklin (Philadelphia, Pa./Archbishop John Carroll) was voted the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Pete Nevins Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year on Thursday afternoon, announced the league office.

Congratulations to students at Pennsylvania Western University who have been named to the Dean's List for the 2022 fall semester. Degree-seeking undergraduate students who achieve high academic standards will be identified for placement on the Dean's List in accordance with the following criteria: The student must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.40. The student must earn a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester, not including credits by proficiency examinations, incomplete grades, temporary grades (e.g., Not Reported), or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades

Kristen Hartz delivered the student address at PennWest California's 2 p.m. commencement ceremony.

Alyssa Lambert-Alonso delivered the student address at PennWest California's 10 a.m. Commencement ceremony.

Sam Shannon of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, delivered the student address at PennWest Clarion's spring 2023 commencement ceremonies.

Fairfield, Pennsylvania, native Page Karsteter delivered the student address at PennWest Edinboro's 2 p.m. Commencement ceremony.