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 …
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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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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, …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
A group of PennWest University students had the chance to sharpen their professional skills and make meaningful employer connections during the 2025 CFA Society of Pittsburgh Career Fair, held Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Rivers Club in downtown Pittsburgh.
Ten …
