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.
(see more)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.
Yilma honored with 2025 Keepers of the Flame award
Selamawit Yilma is the 2025 Keepers of the Flame recipient for PennWest Clarion. The Keepers of the Flame Award honors individuals whose leadership, dedication and impact have strengthened the PASSHE community.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -
Nov 4
Thompson earns Keepers of the Flame Award
PennWest California senior Nikkisha Thompson has been recognized with the 2025 PASSHE Keepers of the Flame Award, an annual honor celebrating individuals across Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education who advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging on their campuses. Recipients from each campus in the State System were recognized during the PASSHE Summit on Oct. 29 at PennWest Clarion.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -
Nov 4