The Spectator is PennWest Edinboro's campus newspaper published online by students under the direction of a faculty adviser. The Spectator started in 1935, but was not the first Edinboro student newspaper - the Normal News was printed in 1865. Through the years, The Spectator has been given opportunities to cover famous people such as President William Howard Taft in 1912 poet Robert Frost in 1940.
PennWest’s Sport Management program is partnering with the Pittsburgh Penguins for "PennWest Night" on Nov. 19 at PPG Paints Arena to support cancer awareness. Students, alumni, and staff can purchase discounted game tickets for this important cause.
Live art modeling in PennWest drawing classes allow students to have first-hand experience in drawing the human form and offers opportunities to make some money.
Ghost Kitchen, located in PennWest Edinboro's Pogue Student Center, now requires students to use Grubhub to order food. Students cite inconvenience, security concerns, and a loss of dining options as major drawbacks to the new system.
PennWest University has announced the details of its 2025 Study Abroad program in France, a two-week immersive experience that offers students the chance to explore international business and environmental sustainability. Set to take place in late July and early August, the program is open to students of all majors and is designed to offer both academic and personal growth opportunities.
The Community Assistant Program on the Pennwest Edinboro campus had begun its hiring process for the Spring 2025 semester, offering students to apply to become a community assistant.