Quick Facts
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)
• Interim President: Dr. James Fisher
• Location: California, Pa.; 30 miles south of Pittsburgh
• Total Enrollment: 10,542 (Fall 2026)
• Mailing Address: 250 University Avenue; California, PA 15419
