PennWest California

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鈥檚 Veterinary Technology program.
鈥淎nimals deserve great care,鈥 Blagman said. 鈥淎t PennWest, you dive into hands-on learning from day one. Plus, it was an affordable choice to chase my dream.鈥
At PennWest鈥檚 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.
鈥淭he facilities and experiences at PennWest set us up for success,鈥 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鈥攁nd families鈥攏eed.
Points of Pride
Points of Pride
A survey of graduates from the Class of 2020 shows that 94% are employed or pursuing further education.
The Princeton Review has ranked Cal U among the best colleges in the Northeast for 16 years in a row.
The Cal U Educational Alliance offers a 20% tuition discount to verified employees of corporate partners who join the program, and to graduates of Westmoreland County Community College who hold certain associate degrees.
Cal U is recognized as a College of Distinction, with special recognition in Business, Education, Engineering and Career Development.
Cal U鈥檚 nationally recognized Global Online program makes more than 75 undergraduate and graduate programs available 100% online.
Notable Alumni
Notable Alumni
Notable Alumni
Lt. Gen. Alan R. Lynn 鈥79 - Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency and commander of the Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Networks.
Michele Mandell 鈥69 - Former COO of Talbots Inc.
Aaron Walton 鈥68 - President of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and (retired) Senior Vice President of Highmark Inc. of Pittsburgh.
Thomas M. Rutledge 鈥77 鈥 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications Inc.
Kimberly Krause Snyder 鈥84 鈥 President and Chief Executive Officer of Panavision Inc.
University Rankings
University Rankings
University Rankings
Princeton Review
Colleges of Distinction
Abound Finish College
GradDegree.com
Intelligent.com