ERIE, PA, Feb. 3. 2025 – Gannon University today announced a multi-year partnership with PNC as a participating school in their PNC Achievers program. As part of the program, the University will announce its first two PNC Achievers on February 5^th.

The PNC Achievers program recognizes, celebrates, and showcases student athletes who excel academically, contribute through community service, and are engaged leaders on campus.

The PNC Achievers program kicks off PNC's overall 10-year commitment to Gannon University, with student honors events taking place each semester. 

"The PNC Achievers program is an investment in tomorrow's leaders," said Jim Stevenson, PNC regional president of Northwestern Pa. "Teamwork and leadership come naturally to student athletes, and we are proud to team up with Gannon to recognize the hard work of those who are applying their skills to help move the community forward."

In selecting student athletes for this honor, Gannon University will seek individuals who excel in all three categories & meet additional University requirements, including:

• -Maintaining an overall 3.5 GPA & being named to the Dean's List in every semester on campus
• -Participate in a minimum of 10 hours of community service each semester
• -Possess exemplary leadership skills, both in and out of competition

Gannon University is committed to teaching the values related to this program and is proud to be more than a dozen collegiate schools across the country to partner with the PNC Achievers program.

"Gannon Athletics is honored to have been selected to participate in the prestigious PNC Achievers program," said Lisa Goddard McGuirk, Director of Athletics. "We are so appreciative of PNC's continued support and the opportunity for our student-athletes to be recognized every semester for their leadership and commitment to excellence."

About PNC Bank
PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.