PennWest Clarion

PennWest Clarion

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840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16214
800-672-7171
www.clarion.edu

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Dr. Jon Anderson

President
Dr. Jon Anderson

 

For junior Shyheem Blagman, the chance to train in a real-world veterinary setting brought him from Philadelphia to Pennsylvania Western University’s Veterinary Technology program.

SYSTEM SUCCESS

Shyheem Blagman, Veterinary Technology

For junior Shyheem Blagman, the chance to train in a real-world veterinary setting brought him from Philadelphia to Pennsylvania Western University’s Veterinary Technology program.

“Animals deserve great care,” Blagman said. “At PennWest, you dive into hands-on learning from day one. Plus, it was an affordable choice to chase my dream.”

At PennWest’s California campus, vet tech students learn everything from animal anatomy and behavior to radiology and practice management. They also get hands-on experience with small animals in high-tech labs and get clinical training in surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and more.

“The facilities and experiences at PennWest set us up for success,” Blagman said.

There are shortages of veterinarians and vet techs, and students like Blagman are ready to make a difference.

PennWest partners with high schools and CTCs to build interest in veterinary care and prepare students
for the challenging program. This helps create a pipeline of future vets and vet techs who can provide
the care pets—and families—need.


Points of Pride

Points of Pride

Points of Pride

Clarion University has established an animal friendly living learning community where upperclassmen can bring cats, dogs (weighing less than 40 pounds when fully grown), birds, fish, chinchillas or small reptiles, to name a few. 

Clarion University, in partnership with regional entities, will receive a $1.1 million grant through Appalachian Regional Commission’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization. 

Clarion University has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Online Program rankings for its graduate nursing programs; business non-MBA graduate degrees including M.S. in data analytics and M.S. in accounting; bachelor’s degrees; education graduate programs; and the online MBA program.

Clarion University has been named Military Friendly for the 10th consecutive year. This year, Clarion earned a Silver ranking, which indicates surpassing benchmark criteria.

Clarion University will begin offering its Associate of Science in Nursing degree in Somerset County this fall. The two-year ASN program leads to licensure as a registered nurse upon successful completion of the National Council Licensure Exam.

Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Kristin Day ’15 - 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year, current student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Erica Keck ’15 - professional stunt performer with credits including TV series “Gone,” “Outsiders” and “MacGyver” and films including “Love the Coopers”

Dr. Michael Rastatter ’72 -  inventor of SpeechEasy and Reading Scholar, National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Robert Sintobin ’94 - 2018 IBJJF World Master Jiu-Jitsu champion

Michael Robinson ’82 - director of community outreach and hiring at Temple University’s Office of Human Resources; serves on Philadelphia Mayor’s Commission on African American Males; served on Commission on African American Affairs for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; participated in strategic planning summit sponsored by the White House Initiative for Educational Excellence for African Americans.

University Rankings

Best Online Programs
U.S. News & World Report