06/02/2026CaliforniaOne small town on the Mon, a lifetime of memories for Caitlyn EganPennWest California criminal justice grad encourages classmates to live 'unfiltered and in full volume'When Caitlyn Egan arrived at PennWest California four years ago, she knew no one. The Massillon, Ohio, native said goodbye to her parents, stepped onto campus and quickly realized she was surrounded by strangers in an unfamiliar place far from home.PennWest California grad Caitlyn Egan poses with her graduation cap prior to delivering the student commencement speech on May 9, 2026.