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PennWest University is a public, multi-campus institution in Western Pennsylvania with campus locations in California, Clarion, Edinboro, and a Global Online campus. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs, competes in NCAA Division II athletics, and is home to an alumni network of more than 206,000 graduates.

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PennWest University is a public, multi-campus institution in Western Pennsylvania with campus locations in California, Clarion, Edinboro, and a Global Online campus. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs, competes in NCAA Division II athletics, and is home to an alumni network of more than 206,000 graduates.

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PennWest grad student Sydney Cochran leads by listening

When Sydney Cochran passes through the Natali Student Center on the PennWest California campus, she hopes students see someone they can approach.
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Student Government - 2025 Oct 10

Bethany Morrow leads Clarion Student Senate

Some students dip a toe into campus life. Bethany Morrow dove in. Morrow swore into the Army National Guard at 17, works weekend doubles as a CNA, mentors and tutors for PennWest Clarion's TRIO Upward Bound program, serves as an ambassador, and leads Clarion's Student Senate.
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Student Government - 2025 Oct 9

Ruthie Karsteter leads SGA

When Ruthie Karsteter first visited Edinboro, something clicked, despite her initial reluctance to follow her older brother, Paige, who was already a senior on campus.
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Student Government - 2025 Oct 9
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