PennWest Edinboro
219 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16444
814-732-2000
www.pennwest.edu
President
Dr. Jon Anderson
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
A statewide leader in accessibility and inclusion – PennWest Edinboro is nationally recognized for its support of students with disabilities, including adaptive athletics and comprehensive services through the Office for Students with Disabilities.
Academic excellence in high-impact fields – The campus is known for strength in teacher preparation, speech-language pathology, nursing, and the visual and performing arts, including an animation program ranked No. 19 on the East Coast for preparing graduates for careers at studios such as Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks (Animation Career Review).
A vibrant campus life – With more than 140 student organizations, 17 NCAA Division II teams, Division I wrestling, and nationally recognized men’s cross country and wheelchair basketball programs, PennWest Edinboro offers a spirited and engaged student experience through athletics, the arts, and community involvement.
A highly rated residential campus – Located near Edinboro Lake, the campus offers a traditional college environment with strong community connections and student housing ranked No. 5 Best College Dorms in Pennsylvania by Niche (2026).
Innovation with purpose – PennWest Edinboro is home to the PennWest Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, an inclusive hub where students, faculty, and industry partners explore and apply the transformative power of AI and emerging digital technologies.
Notable Alumni
Notable Alumni
Notable Alumni
Dave Filoni, ’96,– Acclaimed filmmaker and storyteller known for his leadership in shaping the modern Star Wars franchise. President and chief creative officer for Lucasfilm.
Dr. Sian Proctor, ’92 - Frist African American woman to pilot a spacecraft. In 2024, Proctor was selected to be a U.S. Science Envoy for the United States Department of State
Josh Earl ’05– Film and Video Production, four-time Creative Arts Emmy winner for editing work done for the Discovery Channel series “Deadliest Catch”
Travon Jenifer ’11 – Three-time Paralympic medalist in wheelchair basketball (Bronze in 2012, Gold in 2016 and 2020)
Halle Leinhard, ’20 - First female Ranger from the 82nd Airborne Division's 37th Engineer Battalion.
University Rankings
University Rankings
University Rankings
Top Public School
Animation Career Review
Military Friendly School
Military Friendly®
Top Animation Schools and Colleges in the East
Animation Career Review