Penn West Clarion
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1867 |
| Endowment | US $10,386,829 |
| President | Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald |
| Undergraduates | 5,927 |
| Postgraduates | 664 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Rural |
| Mascot | Golden Eagles |
| Website | www.clarion.edu |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania is an accredited university located on a 100-acre (0.40 km2) campus in Clarion, Pennsylvania, and one of fourteen universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Clarion University was founded in 1867 and offers associate's, bachelor's, master's and post master's certificates.[1] Currently the university undergoing major constructional changes that will allow for further growth and development.[citation needed]
Student Body
As of 2008, Clarion university's student body totaled 6,591 students, of which 5,927 were undergraduates and 1,299 of those were freshmen. The university's students are mostly female (61%). 96% of students come from the state of Pennsylvania while the remaining 4% come from 37 other states and 27 other countries.[1]
Academics
Clarion University of Pennsylvania currently holds more accredited programs than any other of the 14 Pennsylvania State Universities. Clarion offers students a choice of over 90 different academic choices. Students at Clarion enjoy a 95% success rate for graduate school placement.
Other Locations
The University maintains a regional campus, Venango Campus in Oil City, and a site in Pittsburgh at West Penn Hospital. Clarion also offers an extended studies program featuring online courses, remote sites, and various hybrid learning situations.
Campus Housing
On Campus Housing
Current on-campus housing on Clarion University consists of:
- Ballentine Hall (all male)
- Becht Hall (co-ed)
- Givan Hall (all female)
- Nair Hall (co-ed)
- Wilkinson Hall (co-ed)
- Suite Style Residence Halls
Off Campus Housing
- Reinhard Villages
- Clarion University Foundation RSO Housing
- Eagle Park Apartments
- College Park Apartments
- University Apartments (ties have been severed in recent years)
Notable Student Groups
- American Civil Liberties Union of Clarion
- AMA (American Marketing Association)
- ASIA
- ALLIES
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Black Student Union
- Clarion Call, The (College Newspaper)
- Clarion University Theatre
- Clarion Young Democrats
- Eagle Ambassadors
- Golden Eagle Marching Band
- InterHall Council
- Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
- MENC
- Mystics Cove Pagan Network
- Political Science Association
- Society for Advancement of Management
- Speech and Debate Team
- Student Senate
- University Activities Board (Handles campus events, concerts, and trips)
- WCUB (Campus/Community TV Station; broadcasting 5+ days a week of news, sports, educational, public affairs and informational programming.)
- WCUC (College Radio Station)
- Clarion Technology Floor (Provides the means to a better campus through the development of applications)
A list of all student organizations can be found on the Office of Campus Life website for Clarion University (click here to view website).
Greek Life
Clarion is also home to a number of Greek organizations.
Fraternities
- Alpha Phi Omega (Co-ed Community Service)
- Beta Beta Beta (Biology)
- Kappa Kappa Psi (Co-ed Band)
- Phi Delta Theta (Social)
- Phi Mu Alpha (Music Social)
- Phi Sigma Pi (Honors)
- Tau Kappa Epsilon (Social)
- Sigma Alpha Iota (Music Professional Fraternity for Women)
Sororities
- Alpha Sigma Tau (Social) Newest Member- Deanne Khazraie
- Delta Phi Epsilon (Social)
- Delta Zeta (Social)
- Phi Sigma Sigma (Social)
- Sigma Sigma Sigma (Social)
- Tau Beta Sigma (Co-ed Band)
- Zeta Phi Beta (Social)
- Zeta Tau Alpha (Social)
Notable alumni
- Kurt Angle, 1996 Summer Olympics wrestling gold medalist and TNA Wrestling superstar
- John Calipari, University of Memphis basketball coach
- Frank De Fina, President of Panasonic Digital Communications & Security Company (PDCS)
- Frank Edgar (1981-), mixed martial arts fighter.[2]
- Evan John Jones (1872-1952), U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania (1919-1923)
- Larry Richert, host of the KDKA Morning News
- Pete Vukovich, former pro-baseball player and Cy Young Award winner
- Reggie Wells, Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman
- Kim Lemon, anchor, WGAL
- DeWayne Truitt (1944-), former Vice President of Human Resources for The Home Depot.
- Alumni Association website
- Jonathan Shaffer, Talk show host and producer, Nashville, Tenn. "one of the emerging young personalities in the Music City" [3]
- Steve Bradband, repped the ESPN countdown sign for 15 days.
Notable faculty
- Dr. Jamie Phillips Philosophy
- Dr. Lijuan Olivas Business
- Dr. Randon Otte Auditing
- Dr. Q Law
- Dr. Chad Smith Quality
- Dr. Henry Alviani Music
Athletics
The Clarion University Department of Athletics currently sponsors Men's Intercollegiate Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Football, Swimming, Track and Wrestling along with Women's Intercollegiate Basketball, Softball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Track, Volleyball and Tennis. They compete in the NCAA Division II.
References
- ^ a b Oram, Fern, A, ed. (2006) [1986]. Peterson's Colleges in the Middle Atlantic States. Peterson's. pp. ?. ISBN 978-0-7689-2421-3. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: editors list (link) - ^ Feitl, Steve. "BACK TO HIS ROOTS: Frank Edgar part of fight card in UFC's return to New Jersey", Home News Tribune, November 15, 2007. Accessed December 28, 2007. "After an accomplished wrestling career — one that saw him place twice at states while at Toms River High School East and qualify for nationals all four years as an All-American at Clarion University in Pennsylvania — Edgar chose to train for the combat sport that merges numerous disciplines from wrestling to jiu-jitsu to kickboxing."
- ^ Dawghouse Sports [1]
- Clarion University News, August 24, 2005.