Erie Insurance has awarded $40,000 to the Edinboro University Foundation to support educational initiatives at PennWest University.
This funding, provided through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, will support several key initiatives at PennWest Edinboro, including:
- Dual Enrollment
- Pi Day
- High School Art Day
- The Summer Business Academy
- The Summer Reading Program
- Other Enrichment Activities
"We deeply appreciate Erie Insurance’s investment in the future of our region’s high school students," said Chuck Scalise, executive director of the Edinboro University Foundation. "Their support directly benefits our Western Pennsylvania communities and opens pathways for students to pursue higher education."
In 2026, PennWest Edinboro is growing its dual enrollment program and enrichment activities, taking a significant step toward expanding educational access and increasing affordability for families.