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

Cal Times

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

Cal Times

The Strike A Spark Conference was held in the Convocation Center on April 26. Students showcased their work through research and the arts. (Rachael McKriger)

University Honors Students prepare to take on NCUR

Sarah Seader, Staff Writer February 10, 2022

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research, also known as NCUR, is taking place virtually this year. Presenters will be sharing their research live April 4 through the 8 with the Celebratory Reflection...

Facility, California, Pa., Jan. 24, 2022.

Misinformation being spread throughout Cal U campus about the PennWest integration

Veonna King, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2022

Myths & Facts of PennWest   From paying to keep Cal U’s name on the diploma to free transport between three campuses, misinformation about the PennWest integration process is spreading throughout...

This PennWest merger can be found similar to a university merge in Georgia

This PennWest merger can be found similar to a university merge in Georgia

Alexandra Paes, Staff Writer February 3, 2022

Consolidation has become one of the eleventh-hour endurance moves left for small institutions in order to survive the changing demands of higher education.  The PASSHE merger was first announced in...

Cal U men’s soccer team defeated Slippery Rock 2-0 at the Phillipsburg Soccer Facility, California, Pa., Oct. 27, 2021. (Jeff Helsel/Cal Times)

The goals of PennWest athletics

Brent Zavislak, Contributor February 3, 2022

Pennsylvania Western University is a system of western Pennsylvania colleges that will join together in the summer of 2022 to create one of two joint-effort schools within the state. California University...

California University of Pennsylvania Club and Organization Fair, Welcome Weekend, August 22, 2021. (Jeff Helsel/Cal Times)

Cal U hosts tri-campus events as integration moves forward

Veonna King, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2022

California University of Pennsylvania’s merger with Clarion and Edinboro officially begins in Fall 2022 but clubs and organizations at the three universities have already begun hosting combined events....

Free T-shirts and stickers featuring the new PennWest logo design were available for students in the Natali Student Center, Dec. 2, 2021. (Photo: Jeff Helsel / Cal Times)

The New U: How hybrid classes are becoming the new normal under the PennWest integration

Kaitlyn Collins and Alexandra Paes February 3, 2022

Despite PASSHE administrators’ chant that the integration of three universities into Pennsylvania Western University will offer students a wider range of classes, students and faculty remain concerned...

California University of Pennsylvania's 183rd Undergraduate Commencement ceremony, Convocation Center, Dec. 17, 2016. (Jeff Helsel / Cal Times)

Students worry about job search after integration

Kaitlyn Collins, Editor February 3, 2022

Cal U students graduating with a PennWest diploma can be reassured that employers will still recognize and value their college degree. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, interim president of Cal U, Clarion and...

(File) Commencement Ceremony, California University of Pennsylvania, Convocation Center, May 7, 2021.

Cal U plans Winter Commencement ceremonies, Dec. 10 – 11

Cal U Communications December 10, 2021

A California University of Pennsylvania alumnus who has been honored for his community involvement will address graduate and undergraduate students at the university’s 193rd commencement ceremonies. Jesse...

The parking garage at California University of Pennsylvania has been closed since concrete fell from a ceiling in 2016. The garage reopened Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, after repairs were made.

Vulcan Parking Garage reopens at Cal U

Cal Times December 6, 2021

(Dec. 6, 2021) The Vulcan Parking Garage at California University of Pennsylvania reopened on Monday after being closed for more than five years when a large chunk of concrete fell on move-in day, Aug....

Cal U students Samantha Taylor, Abigail Farabaugh and Elizabeth Brudnock were at the table in the Natali Student Center handing out free t-shirts and stickers featuring the wordmark design for PennWest California, Dec. 2, 2021

Students at Cal U, Clarion and Edinboro choose the look for integrated university’s name

Cal U Communications December 2, 2021

The wordmark design for Pennsylvania Western University, its three sister campuses – PennWest California, PennWest Clarion and PennWest Edinboro – and the PennWest Global Online division was revealed...

Jesse J. McLean Jr.

Winter Commencement Dec. 10-11

Cal U Communications December 2, 2021

A California University of Pennsylvania alumnus who has been honored for his community involvement will address graduate and undergraduate students at the university’s 193rd commencement ceremonies. Jesse...

Cal U freshman Madison Minarchin presented her research poster on the topic of, “The Evolution of Diabetes and Insulin" at Cal U's Fall Creative Works and Research event, Nov. 16-20, 2021.

Research Through the Eyes of Cal U Students

Sarah Seader`, Staff Writer December 2, 2021

Cal U hosted the Fall Creative Works and Research Event in the Convocation Center on Tuesday Nov. 16.  Students were encouraged to participate, either virtually online or live in-person. When signing...

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