Recognizing the People Who Make a Difference

At PennWest, how we show up matters. The PennWest Way reminds us that every person should leave every conversation feeling heard, respected, and eager to connect again.

When we live the PennWest Way—in every meeting, classroom, and office—we strengthen our culture of respect, collaboration, and care.

Way to Go! is your opportunity to recognize colleagues who bring these values to life. Whether it’s a faculty member who went above and beyond for students, a staff member who made a process easier for others, or a teammate whose positivity inspired their department—this is your chance to say thank you and celebrate what makes PennWest special.

 

 

Submit a Way to Go!

Use the form to recognize a colleague who embodies the PennWest Way by:

• Saying thanks or highlighting a specific action that demonstrates collaboration, innovation, student success, service, leadership, or the spirit of PennWest.
• Keeping the message positive, professional, and appropriate for a university-wide audience.
• Submissions may be featured on this page and in campus communications, newsletters, or digital displays.

The PennWest Way

"Every person leaves every converstation wanting to connect again."

The PennWest Way is our shared commitment to ensuring that people feel heard, engaged, respected, and acknowledged for adding value to PennWest’s progress.

Our shared work will be known and respected not only for what we accomplish—but for the way we treat one another every step of the way.