Although the average hourly wage for interns has continued to rise over the past 10 years, due to inflation, it has declined in real terms, according to NACE’s 2026 Guide to Compensation for Interns & Co-ops.
Bachelor’s degree level interns have …
Experiential Learning
In today’s episode, we sit down with three remarkablePennWest students and one dedicated faculty mentor to explore how research andcreative scholarship have influenced their academic paths, expanded theiropportunities, and helped them discover their own voices as emerging scholars.
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On today’s episode, we’re talking about learning by doing. You can read about a career. You can watch a video about it. Or you can step into a lab, pick up the tools, make mistakes, solve problems and discover whether …
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An important consideration for employers offering paid internships is setting intern salaries. To stay competitive, it is also an undertaking that should be performed annually to keep pace with influences and fluctuations that affect salaries.
Some of the steps employers …
Brianna Fisher is building a future around preserving the past.
“I’m passionate about archival work because I believe in the importance of preserving stories for future generations,” she said. “So much history gets lost as people grow and change, and …
Finding her frequency
When Bailey Mutschler arrived at PennWest Edinboro, journalism wasn’t even on her radar. A STEM major in her first semester, she never imagined herself stepping behind a microphone, let alone leading a campus radio station or building …
What does it take to turn a college experience into a career launchpad? In today’s episode, we follow the journeys of students who are doing just that – through internships, mentorships and career development opportunities that are shaping their futures. And from …
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For PennWest graduate student Brooke Christensen, art is more than just creative expression; it’s a lifeline.
As she pursues her master’s degree in counseling with a concentration in art therapy, she’s channeling her own healing journey into research, advocacy, and …
PennWest Edinboro alum Ashton Rider ’23 is making waves in the design world – literally.
Rider, a graphic designer for Scott Enterprises’ Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort in Erie, Pennsylvania, recently earned top honors at the World Waterpark Association’s International …
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 …
