<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="https://www.pennwest.edu/about/news/2026/kendro-rylee.php" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>06/26/2026</pubDate><campus>California</campus><topic>Experiential Learning</topic><title>PennWest student leader turns classroom learning into entrepreneurial experience</title><subtitle>Through leadership roles, academic achievement and an internship focused on event planning, Rylee Kendro is preparing for career success</subtitle><description>Balancing multiple degree programs, campus leadership positions and an internship might seem overwhelming to most students. For Rylee Kendro, however, each opportunity is helping her build the skills and experience needed to pursue her professional goals.</description><author/><image><img src="https://www.pennwest.edu/about/news/images/kendro-rylee.jpg" alt="PennWest student Rylee Kendro is gaining hands-on experience as an event producer intern."/></image></item>