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Attention all December 2025 Graduates!

Congratulations on graduating! Your hard work has paid off and it’s time to celebrate! 🎉

Handshake Access for December 2025 Grads

As a PennWest graduate, you have access to our career management platform, Handshake. Search for and apply to jobs and …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Garrett Hannah builds professional readiness through campus involvement

The December 2025 graduate will begin a full-time position at Erie Insurance in January

For PennWest Edinboro senior Garrett Hannah, choosing a major was about following what came naturally.

“In high school, I always had a passion for working and …

By University Communications
University Communications
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Bailey Mutschler Tunes in to a Future in Journalism

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 …

By University Communications
University Communications
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Your Future, Your Way: Career Growth with PennWest (The Power of PennWest Podcast)

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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How to Use LinkedIn to build Opportunities, Not an Audience.

Job seekers are likely aware the cringe factor on LinkedIn posts is high these days.
On the one hand, there’s a flood of AI-generated “thought leadership,” recycled sentence structures, and posts decorated with the same emojis. On the other hand, …

By Pamela Skillings
Pamela Skillings
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Navigating the Conversation about “What Are You Going to Do with That Major?”

The holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude, and of course, a series of questions from relatives around the dinner table. For many college students or recent graduates, one common question takes center stage: “What are you going to …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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PennWest Global Online Student Channels Personal Healing into Research and Advocacy

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 …

By University Communications
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Graphic Design Alum Makes a Splash on the International Stage

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 …

By University Communications
University Communications
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What Are Employers Looking for When Reviewing College Students’ Resumes? (from NACE)

December 9, 2024 | By Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray is a senior editor at NACE. He can be reached at kgray@naceweb.org.

Employers considering candidates to fill job openings are looking for evidence that college graduates can—or, with further development, will be …

By Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray senior editor
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Edinboro’s Taney Basinger Honored as ATHENA Young Professional Award Nominee

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 …

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Phone
814-393-2323 (Career Center) 724-938-1578 (ELC)
Address

California: 138 Natali Student Center

Clarion: 419 Becht Hall

Edinboro: 241 Baron-Forness Library

California, Clarion, Edinboro, PA

Career Center & ELC Hours

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm