plan would actually correct budgetary issues in the six universities.
On July 14, 2021, the Board of Governors approved the integration plans for both west and northeast integration plans on a roll call vote with no opposition.
=== Formation of PennWest ===
On October 14, 2021, Clarion University president Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson revealed the name for the integrated university: Pennsylvania Western University. This name was approved by the Board of Governors in voice vote with no opposition. The name was to enter use on July 1, 2022, pending approval by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which accredits the university. The same day, students enrolled for the fall 2021 at California, Clarion and Edinboro universities were presented with three logo designs to consider over a two-week period ending on October 22, 2021, and then select the new logo. On December 6, 2021, the new logo was revealed, with students having decided on "Design option B", featuring a compass rose design.
On March 10, 2022, …
