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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 dual enrollment sets Addison Gregory on the fast track to dentistry

When Coal Center, Pennsylvania, native Addison Gregory enrolled in her first PennWest course as a sophomore at California Area High School, she didn't realize just how far the opportunity would take her. Today, she's a biology/pre-medical science major with an honors interdisciplinary minor - already a sophomore in her first semester of college - and on a clear path toward a career in dentistry.
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Academic Excellence - Nov 7

Pennsylvania Western University Announces Spring 2024 Dean's List

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
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Academic Excellence - 2024 May 10

Pennsylvania Western University Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List

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
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Academic Excellence - 2023 Dec 14

Franklin named Scholar-Athlete of the Year

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.
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Academic Excellence - 2023 Jul 6
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