Homecoming: What Stays With You

<p>In this episode of The Power of PennWest, host Amanda Sissem, associate vice president for Alumni Engagement and campus administrator for PennWest Edinboro, explores the meaning of Homecoming and the lifelong connections that begin at PennWest.</p><p>Joining the conversation are Kylie Anicic Ries, a 2024 Edinboro graduate, former All-American student-athlete and registered nurse; Raechel Braun, a PennWest Clarion student-athlete and campus leader; and Davis Slagle, a California alumnus, former Homecoming King and business executive.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they share how their experiences as students helped shape their personal and professional journeys, reflect on the traditions that bring generations of PennWest alumni back to campus, and discuss why the friendships, memories and sense of belonging created here endure long after graduation.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re a current student, alumnus or Homecoming enthusiast, this episode celebrates the lasting impact of the PennWest experience and the pride that unites the university community across generations.</p>