The Power of PennWest

The Power of PennWest brings you inside the heart of Western Pennsylvania. Hosted by President Dr. Jon Anderson, each episode dives into the stories behind our campuses – California, Clarion and Edinboro. Through conversations with students, faculty and alumni, you’ll hear what makes PennWest thrive: the work, the connections, the wins and the lessons that shape who we are.

The Power of PennWest is a education podcast hosted by PennWest University, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

PennWest University hosts The Power of PennWest, a education show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  From PennWest to the World: Summer Adventures Shaping the Future

  May 8, 202629 minS4

  <p>This summer, PennWest students and faculty aren’t just leaving campus – they’re stepping into the world. From rainforest research in Madagascar and reef studies in Thailand to creative mentorship in Japan and community advocacy closer to home, these experiences highlight learning beyond the classroom.</p><p>Today’s episode celebrates bold plans, global exploration and hands-on opportunities shaping futures in science, storytelling, and public service. Each journey reflects curiosity, commitment, and real-world impact.</p><p>Today's guests include:</p><p>Dr. Summer Arrigo Nelson is a Professor of Biology, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at PennWest, teaching animal behavior, conserva...

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  Episode #14

  Voices of the Class of 2026: Where Purpose Meets Perseverance

  May 1, 202621 minS4

  <p>Today is the second part of the 2-part series with our May 2026 PennWest commencement student speakers.</p><p>Just like last week’s episode, today celebrates transformation – the journey from uncertain beginnings to confident leadership. Our guests embody what happens when passion is met with resilience, when service fuels purpose, and when perseverance shapes impact.</p><p>From classrooms to athletics, advocacy, and campus leadership, these students have not only found their voices – they’ve used them to lift others.</p><p>Today's guests include:</p><p>Kendal Mumaw is a senior, earning dual degrees in Secondary Education Social Studies...

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  Episode #13

  Voices of the Class of 2026: Purpose, Persistence, and the PennWest Journey

  Apr 24, 202625 minS4

  <p>Today is Part 1 of our 2-part series with our May 2026 PennWest commencement student speakers.</p><p>Over the coming weeks, we’ll be celebrating the graduating Class of 2026 and the voices that rise to represent it. Today’s episode begins that celebration by honoring students whose journeys reflect the very best of PennWest.</p><p>Through perseverance, leadership, service and academic purpose, they have shaped not only their own futures, but the communities around them.</p><p>Today's guests include:</p><p>Caitlyn Egan is a senior at PennWest California majoring in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Inve...

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  Episode #12

  P.E.A.K. Performance: How PennWest Powers Students and Small Business

  Apr 17, 202634 minS4

  <p>PennWest recently launched a new initiative bringing together innovative economic development programs across our three Western Pennsylvania campuses. </p><p>P.E.A.K. @ PennWest supports regional business growth while offering students meaningful, real-world learning experiences. Through partners like the Clarion SBDC, California’s APEX Accelerator, PennWest Edinboro’s Beehive, the Career Center, and academic programs across multiple disciplines, P.E.A.K. provides resources for local businesses and gives students hands-on experience that prepares them to lead, create and innovate.</p><p>Today's guests include:</p><p>Chad Smith is a Professor of Management and Marketing at PennWest, focu...

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  Episode #11

  Real Skills, Real Careers: The Power of Hands-On Learning

  Apr 10, 202629 minS4

  <p>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 this path is truly for you.</p><p>At PennWest, learning doesn’t stop at the textbook. It comes alive in automation labs where students wire and program real systems. In studios where stories are framed, filmed, and edited. And even in places you might not expect – like nutrition classrooms, where students test, taste, and refine food choices...

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