EDINBORO, Pa. (EYT) — PennWest University announced it has exceeded its annual fundraising goal by 10%, raising more than $7.2 million during the first 11 months of the fiscal year, while also highlighting progress in recruitment, academic innovation, and student engagement during Thursday’s Council of Trustees meeting.
University officials said the updates reflect continued momentum toward PennWest’s strategic priorities, with donor support helping expand scholarships, strengthen academic programs, and create new opportunities for students across the California, Clarion, and Edinboro campuses.
Among the largest recent gifts were $335,249 to establish an institute for early childhood education at PennWest California, $300,000 to support the PennWest Clarion baseball field project and scholarships, and $100,000 to create an endowed scholarship at PennWest California…