The Power of PennWest is in its people, and through the first 15 episodes of this podcast, we’ve met faculty, staff, students and community members who epitomize the spirit of this institution and work tirelessly towards the collective success of our campuses.

Over the past semester, we have achieved major gains in recruiting online and graduate students, established a center for Artificial Intelligence and reinforced our dedication to education through our partnership with the Rutledge Institute. We’ve also connected with school districts, business leaders and organizations in our own backyard to strengthen our commitment to our regions and communities.

I’m excited today to be joined by my wife, Kristy, for the final fall episode of The Power of PennWest podcast. We will look back on our first few months of involvement in this institution, our outstanding inauguration celebration and our goals and initiatives moving forward.