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Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest for short) is Western Pennsylvania's second-largest university. With a 175-year tradition of academic excellence combined with 21st-century career preparation, PennWest embodies the best of the past and the promise of the future.

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Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest for short) is Western Pennsylvania's second-largest university. With a 175-year tradition of academic excellence combined with 21st-century career preparation, PennWest embodies the best of the past and the promise of the future.

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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 - 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 - 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 - Oct 9
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