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PennWest University dean’s list

PENNWEST UNIVERSITY FALL 2025 DEAN’S LIST Casey Williams, PennWest Global Online, Altoona; Ian Palilla, PennWest Clarion, Altoona; Tiara Weatherwalk, PennWest Clarion, Altoona; AnnMarie Pfiester, PennWest Edinboro, Altoona; George Boutiller, PennWest California, Altoona; Ariana Ortiz, PennWest Global Online, Altoona; Dylan Ammerman, PennWest California, Blandburg; Ian Hall, PennWest Edinboro, Carrolltown; Isabella Barrett, PennWest California, Carrolltown; Chelsey Clark, PennWest California, Carrolltown; Rylee Weakland, PennWest Clarion, Chest Springs; Devan Chrisawn, PennWest ...

Honors lists

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY, Greenville, S.C. –– President’s list, fall semester: Madeline Ayers, Huntingdon; Bethany Brooks, Warriors Mark; Bethany Suttles, Alexandria. OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, Bourbonnais, Ill. –– Dean’s list, fall semester: Isaiah Versaw, Osceola Mills. PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC, Davenport, Iowa –– Dean’s list, summer trimester: Kira Gongloff, Nanty Glo; Cameron Mauk, Altoona; Hannah Nyanko, Duncansville; Hamid Rodkey, Nanty Glo; Tristan McDannell, Claysburg.

Helping backpack programs

Courtesy photos Fiore Toyota made some cash donations to area school districts for their backpack programs. Altoona Area, Claysburg Kimmel, Hollidaysburg Area, Central, Bellwood and Tyrone Area school districts each received a check for $3,000. These schools are working to end childhood ...

RN donates $25K toward nursing scholarships

Woman vows to match funds received through Dec. 31 Betty Long, MHA, RN, founder, president and CEO of Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates and outgoing president of the board of trustees for the Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania, has made a personal gift of $25,000 to strengthen the organization’s longstanding scholarship fund. As part of her final year leading the board, Long also committed to match additional donations received through Dec. 31, 2025, up to another $25,000. Long hopes her gift would inspire others to contribute so the scholarship fund can provide even greater ...

On campus

Shenandoah inducts members into ODK WINCHESTER, Va. –– Madison Cavalet of Lilly was one of 27 new inductees welcomed into the Shenandoah University circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, on Sunday, Dec. 7. ODK recognizes sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students and alumni who excel in leadership and academics. To become a member, students can self-nominate or be nominated by a faculty member, staff member or current ODK member. Nominees are then selected for induction through an application process.

Juniata College riders earn record points at season midpoint

HUNTINGDON –– Building on a season already marked by standout performances, Juniata’s Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Equestrian team delivered one of its strongest showings yet as the season reaches its midpoint. “Coaching this IHSA team at Fox Run Riding has been an incredible privilege,” said coach Haley Campbell of Fox Run Riding in Huntingdon. “These riders embody everything collegiate equestrian sport stands for — teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and an unwavering love for both the sport and our horses. This team proves that when talent meets work ethic, ...