California University of Pennsylvania

About California (PA) Athletics

• Sponsored Teams: 19 (eight men, 11 women)

• Men's Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)

• Women's Teams: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor), Volleyball

• Affiliations: NCAA Division II

• Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC)

• Nickname: Vulcans

• Colors: Red & Black

• Director of Athletics: Dr. Karen Hjerpe

• Senior Woman Administrator: Jenni Morrison

• Athletics Department Phone: (724) 938-4351

• Athletics Department Fax: (724) 938-5849

• Director of Athletic Communication: Matthew Kifer

• Athletic Communication Phone: (724) 938-4552

• Athletic Communication Fax: (724) 938-5849


About Pennsylvania Western University, California (PA) (formerly California University of Pennsylvania)

• Founded: 2022 (1852)

• President: Dr. Jon Anderson

• Location: California, Pa.; 30 miles south of Pittsburgh

• Total Enrollment: 10,121 (Spring 2026)

• Mailing Address: 250 University Avenue; California, PA 15419