Published: 10/23/2025
More than 400 prospective students and their families immersed themselves in Gannon University campus life during Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Guests visited campus residence halls, athletic facilities, and laboratory and classroom spaces to learn about our innovative academic program offerings. Faculty and staff were available throughout the day to meet with families, answer questions and build connections.
“Open House is where future Knights get a real feel for who Gannon University is from our hands-on learning models, caring mentors and a community that rallies around your goals,” said Randyll Bowen, Ed.D., vice president for Enrollment and Marketing at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ. “We had lots of folks come through and ask big questions, explore our programs and see how internships, research and service add up to a meaningful path forward. We were thrilled to welcome students and their families and help them picture themselves thriving here.”
During Open House, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ offered academic experiences tailored to prospective students’ interests. Some of these experiences included hands-on activities in health labs, touring the MakerSpace facility in I-HACK, and seeing first-hand the cutting-edge technology and designated stations with 3D-printed items that will be available to them in the various engineering disciplines. Visitors were also able to go behind the scenes while touring the university’s 4K television studio and production suites, along with so much more.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ also offered Presidential Trolley Tours of Erie – where attendees joined ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ’s President Dr. Walter Iwanenko and took a guided ride through downtown Erie, learning how ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ is connected to the surrounding community.
Did you miss Open House? Don’t worry – there are lots of opportunities to visit ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ’s campus. Plan your upcoming visit here.