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Christopher Fiorentino

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    Education

    Former WCU President Official Secures Role as Chancellor of PA System of Higher Education 

    April 12, 2025

    Dr. Christopher Fiorentino, former West Chester University (WCU) President, was named permanent chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) earlier this week,…

  • West Chester University President Dr. Laurie Bernotsky.
    Education

    West Chester University Inaugurates 16th President

    April 7, 2025

    Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, DPhil, was inaugurated as West Chester University’s (WCU) 16th President and, historically, its second woman president during a formal investiture ceremony on Friday,…

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    West Chester University Will Inaugurate Its 16th President on Mar. 28

    March 13, 2025

    West Chester University (WCU) President Dr. Laurie Bernotsky’s one prerequisite for inauguration is that it celebrates not one, but all — all students, all faculty, all staff,…

  • Former West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino
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    Former WCU President Christopher Fiorentino Tapped as PASSHE Interim Chancellor

    October 14, 2024

    The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has tapped recently retired West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino to be its interim chancellor, writes Jordyn Hronec…

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    Former West Chester University President Among Picks for Position of Interim Chancellor of PASSHE

    September 4, 2024

    Recently retired president of West Chester University Christopher M. Fiorentino is likely to become interim chancellor of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, writes Susan…

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    West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino Inducted into Chester County Hall of Fame

    May 20, 2024

    Just weeks ahead of his retirement, the beloved leader of the largest university within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education was inducted into the Chester…

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    Education

    WCU To Graduate More than 3,000 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies

    May 8, 2024

    West Chester University has organized three days of commencement ceremonies to accommodate more than 3,000 spring graduates and their guests. Combined with the number of…

  • Dr. Mian A. Jan.
    Education

    Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability to be Presented to Renowned Cardiologist, Dr. Mian A. Jan

    April 24, 2024

    The Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University has established the Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability in honor of the…

  • WCU President Christopher M. Fiorentino.
    Education

    West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino Will Be Honored in a Campus-Wide ‘This is Your WCU’ Legacy Celebration

    April 9, 2024

    Question: When a beloved university president prepares to retire following 41 years of dedicated service to a single institution, what happens? Answer: A university gathers…

  • West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino (center, front row) receives Lifetime Achievement Award. Pictured (l to r, front row) are Kattie Walker, President, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce; President Fiorentino; Joel Frank, Board Member, Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry; (l to r, back row) Steve Aichele, Board Member, Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry; Matt Tucker, Board Member, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce; John O’Brian, Executive Director, West Chester Improvement District.
    Education

    Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino

    March 28, 2024

    During a recent celebration of his inspirational legacy, West Chester University President Christopher M. Fiorentino was awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by Downtown West…

  • student shaking hands with potential employer.
    Education

    150 Employers Get Ready to Court West Chester University Students at Widely-Attended Job & Internship Fair

    February 27, 2024

    With the sound of feet hitting the ground running, the spring job-hunting and internship-mining season has officially begun for college students. Three-quarters of employers say…

  • Fiorentino with students during Move In Fall 2021
    Leadership Profiles

    CCEDC to Induct West Chester University President into Chester County Hall of Fame

    February 7, 2024

    The leader of the largest university within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will soon be inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame by…

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    Distribution

    West Chester University Awarded $60,000 Through the 2023-2024 PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant

    January 13, 2024

    The Governor’s Office and the Pennsylvania Department of Education have announced that West Chester University has been selected to receive state grant funding in the amount…

  • Judge Barry Dozor
    Leadership Profiles

    Governor Shapiro Reappoints Longtime WCU Council of Trustee Member Judge Barry C. Dozor

    January 9, 2024

    Editor’s Note: This is a rerelease of a previous article due to new information. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently reappointed one Council of Trustee member…

  • Judge Barry C. Dozor and State Senator Carolyn Comitta
    Leadership Profiles

    Longtime WCU Council of Trustee Member Judge Dozor Reappointed, Senator Comitta as Newly Appointed

    January 3, 2024

    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently reappointed one Council of Trustee (COT) member and made one new appointment to West Chester University’s 11-member Council: Judge Barry…

  • Dr. R. Lorraine Bernotsky
    Leadership Profiles

    West Chester University Names 16th President

    December 21, 2023

    Dr. R. Lorraine (Laurie) Bernotsky was unanimously named the 16th president of West Chester University by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher…

  • person making a heart symbol with their hands around WCU
    Leadership Profiles

    Four Outstanding Alumni to be Honored with President’s Medallions for Service at WCU Commencement

    December 13, 2023

    At West Chester University’s winter commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, four individuals who are alumni and strong supporters of West…

  • WCU president portrait and people
    Art & Museums

    Kennett Square Artist Presents Original Portrait to West Chester University President

    October 10, 2023

    Kennett Square artist Katie Lickfield, a proud 2023 graduate of West Chester University who was also an active member of the Dub-C Autism Program (D-CAP)…

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