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Jan 24, 2025 · Thursday, Jan. 23, students and faculty came together for the first Club and Organization Fair of the spring 2025 semester. The fair was held from 2-3 p.m. in the Natali Performance Center. Members from every club and organization on campus were invited to show off their missions and recruit new students. Clubs attracted students to...

5 days ago · Welcome to CalTimes’s Album of the Week series! We will be reviewing our favorite albums and artists old and new, across all genres. If you have any suggestions, please email us! From the first acoustic notes of the finger-picked A-minor chord, “Stairway to Heaven” is arguably the most well-known classic rock song out there. But...

The Cal Times student news is a publication of the Student Association Inc. at California University of Pennsylvania

On Jan. 13, 2025, PennWest California celebrated the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art science building. This ambitious project, which will encompass 63,500 square feet over three stories, is designed to elevate the university’s educational offerings in biology, chemistry, and physics. The modern facility is expected to open in early 2027.

Oct 18, 2024 · PennWest University president, Dr. Jon Anderson, led an update on the university’s progress on Oct. 17. The presentation outlined new developments and ambitious plans across the university’s campuses in California, Clarion, and Edinboro. The focus was on improving the academic experience and infrastructure. Anderson stressed the importance of connection and transparency, stating, “Today ...

The Cal Times student news is a publication of the Student Association Inc. at California University of Pennsylvania

Nov 22, 2024 · The loss of Common Hour has had a profound impact on PennWest California’s sense of community, a sentiment echoed by PennWest student-athlete Ryan Callahan. Callahan, a graduate student, highlighted how the absence of this structured break has led to a noticeable decline in community engagement, a critical aspect of student life.

Jan 16, 2025 · At PennWest, 70 percent of first-year students continue into their second year. This means almost a third – or one in three freshmen – have dropped out. Nationwide, about a quarter of full-time students drop out of college every year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. College is expensive and important to people,...

Nov 1, 2024 · When PennWest California, Clarion, and Edinboro campuses merged, first-year seminar classes offered at each university were halted. This fall semester, they were revived, with PennWest piloting 19 sections across its campuses. First-year seminar courses are classes designed to equip first-year students transitioning from high school with the skills and resources necessary to succeed in college....