Edinboro Alumni

06/09/2026

The Edinboro community has a proud tradition of honoring those who have served our country. Through the Edinboro Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program, you can recognize a veteran or active-duty service member with a personalized banner displayed on campus each fall for five years.

Your $150 contribution not only honors your hero but also supports emergency aid for military-affiliated students facing unexpected financial hardship.

📅 Reserve your banner by July 31 to be included in this year's display.

https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/79761/donations/new?funnel_origin=%24Encoded_Funnel_Origin%24&amt=150.00

05/26/2026

Will we see you Friday night at the Educator Appreciation Celebration at the Warner Theater?
Stop by and see us before this great show!

Celebrate the educators who make a difference every day! ✨

Join us at the Warner Theatre on May 29 for Edgewood Heavy featuring Erie’s own The Breeze Band as we honor the teachers & administrators of Erie County. 🍎

Don't miss this night of incredible live music & and well-deserved appreciation for those shaping the future. 👏🎶

Secure tickets now https://bit.ly/4tlaBpW

05/07/2026

We had a wonderful evening celebrating our 2026 Distinguished Alumni Honorees! Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing these outstanding individuals and their incredible accomplishments.

05/01/2026

Tune into WFSE Radio at 2pm to hear from of our Honorees for tonight's Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Can't make it to the ceremony? Watch with us-

https://pennwest-edu.zoom.us/j/98477091476

04/29/2026

The Bruce Gallery is happy to announce the opening of The First 50 Years: Celebrating a Half Century of Edinboro’s MFA Program. The opening reception for this exhibition will be Thursday, April 30th from 4-7 pm.

The First 50 Years celebrates Edinboro's alumni artists' and their high level of professionalism and creative accomplishments in ceramics, jewelry/metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.

The exhibition will be available in Bruce Gallery located on the Edinboro campus of PennWest University, from April 30th through October 4th, 2026. The Bruce Gallery is located on the first floor of the Baron-Forness Library, 200 Tartan Rd., Edinboro, PA. The gallery is free and open to the public during the library operating hours.

04/20/2026

Please join us on May 1 to honor these incredible PennWest Edinboro alumni!

Congratulations to our 2026 Honorees:

Vanessa N. Herring ’09
Deborah Allwes Largoza ’99
Patrick T. Logue ’76
Dr. Mary Jo Melvin ’75 ’90
Jalil Sadool ’04

Check out the link below to register and more details:
https://www.pennwest.edu/about/news/2026/edinboro-daa-2026.php

04/08/2026

Make sure to stop by PennWest Edinboro Baron-Forness Library when roaming around campus!

We’re excited to introduce the newly revealed Archives and Special Collections-a space where the past comes to life and stories are preserved. This space brings history to life, showcasing rare documents, unique artifacts, and stories that have shaped our community!

03/24/2026

Near campus this week? Make sure to stop by Bruce Library Gallery

GMITTER 2026

⭐️ Join us for the show reception and awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 25th, from 5-7PM in the Bruce Gallery foyer! Scholarship winners will be chosen by alumni Ryan Zimmerman.

💭 Celebrate the Artist honors Michael V. Gmitter, an art student studying metals and jewelry at Edinboro University who died in 2006. Michael’s parents established an endowment to support an annual Celebrate the Artist memorial exhibition, competition, and scholarship in their son’s name. Each Fall, PennWest Edinboro’s senior art students submit their applications for the opportunity install their artwork in a mini solo show in the university’s Bruce Gallery. Celebrate the Artist: The 17th Annual Michael V. Gmitter Memorial Scholarship Exhibition will be on view from March 23rd until April 5th.

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03/20/2026

Thank you for supporting Edinboro Giving Day! Please enjoy this video created by our advancement student team.

Missed Giving Day? There's still time to make a donation!

Pennwest.edu/edinboro-giving-2026