Homecoming Voices: Celebrating Growth, Gratitude & Connection

Today we’re bringing our alumni back to the place that helped shape them. This October, we celebrate Homecoming across the California, Clarion and Edinboro campuses by sharing the stories of students, faculty and alumni whose lives were transformed by their time at PennWest. In today’s episode, we’ll hear how college life sparked lifelong friendships, launched careers and created memories that still bring people back year after year. Let’s meet today’s guests: Ewing Moussa, Director of Development at Washington Latin Schools in D.C., blends his love for education, athletics and community. A proud 2017 graduate of Clarion, he played and coached men’s basketball, shaping his leadership journey. Rachel Saul Rearick is a creative powerhouse whose journey blends artistic mastery with visionary leadership. After earning her BFA in Printmaking and Art History from Edinboro, Rachel went on to shape the arts landscape across Pennsylvania – from a printmaking residency at Wilson College to leading Contemporary Craft as Executive Director. Robert Powell, who graduated with a Master of Education from the California campus in 2015, is an experienced Administrator with a demonstrated history of improving culture in the education industry. He currently serves as principal of Propel Northside in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.