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  • Hollinger Field House filled with hundreds of guests and graduates during a West Chester University commencement ceremony, with a stage and banners visible at the front of the arena.
    Education

    WCU to Graduate More than 3,500 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies

    May 2, 2026

    West Chester University has organized 17 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate 3,568* spring graduates and their guests. The campus ceremonies take place between Wednesday, May 6, and…

  • Suburban houses and sky in downtown West Chester.
    Tourism

    Two Chester County Towns Boast the Best Historic Districts in the State

    September 22, 2025

    Two Chester County towns boast some of the best historic districts in the state, writes staff for World Atlas. Both Oxford and West Chester offer…

  • Close up of a graduate's cap from behind. It has been embellished with yellow and purple paint for WCU coloring.
    Education

    More than 3,100 Will Graduate at WCU’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies

    May 3, 2025

    West Chester University has organized 16 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate 3,176* spring graduates and their guests. The campus ceremonies take place between Friday, May…

  • A dynamic performance by Tamagawa University Taiko drummers and dancers, dressed in black and red traditional attire, energetically playing large taiko drums on stage against a backdrop of cherry blossoms and a large Japanese emblem.
    Education

    Tamagawa University Returns to West Chester University for Taiko Drumming and Dance

    April 5, 2025

    Tamagawa University returns to West Chester University (WCU) for a performance of thundering Taiko drumming and folkloric Japanese dance on Tuesday, Apr. 8, at 7:30…

  • Journalist and Historian Michael Wolraich.
    Education

    Author Michael Wolraich Visits WCU for Lecture and Book Signing for ‘The Bishop and the Butterfly’

    February 24, 2025

    On Thursday, Feb. 27, Journalist and Historian Michael Wolraich, author of The Bishop and the Butterfly: Murder, Politics, and the End of the Jazz Age, will make…

  • Holiday Concert at WCU.
    Education

    WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the 103rd Annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 7

    December 5, 2024

    West Chester University’s (WCU) Annual Holiday Concert has become a beloved winter tradition. Campus and community members are invited to jump-start the season and join…

  • Silhouettes dancing against a red backdrop.
    Education

    West Chester University Presents The Silhouettes Nov. 2

    October 22, 2024

    The Silhouettes, known as America’s premiere shadow dance company and made famous as finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT), will perform at West Chester…

  • Dr. Kyle J. Boyer
    Education

    Dr. Kyle J. Boyer Will Deliver WCU’s Fifth Annual Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture Oct. 10

    October 7, 2024

    Educator, Minister, and Social Justice Advocate Dr. Kyle J. Boyer will deliver the Fifth Annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday,…

  • Trey Kennedy.
    Education

    West Chester University Presents Comedian Trey Kennedy Oct. 25

    October 2, 2024

    Trey Kennedy, the star Comedian made famous on social media platforms, will take the stage at West Chester University for one performance only on Friday,…

  • The Criterions on stage performing.
    Education

    Alumni of Criterions Jazz Ensemble Will Return to West Chester University Campus on Jul. 18

    July 3, 2024

    For the past 38 years, alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music reunite each summer to reminisce,…

  • a graduation ceremony at WCU with two graduates with in cap and gown with arms around each other's shoulders.
    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…

  • Students in WCU's Wells School of Music performing outside.
    Education

    West Chester University’s Wells School of Music Presents the 7th Annual Concert on the Quad on Apr. 25

    April 22, 2024

    West Chester University’s Symphony Orchestra (WCUSO) and the Latin Jazz and Steel Drum ensembles from West Chester University’s Wells School of Music will perform free…

  • Tamagawa University Taiko drummers and dancers performing.
    Education

    Tamagawa University Brings Thrilling Taiko Drumming and Dance Back to West Chester University Apr. 9, Followed by Performance of ‘Jersey Boys and Girls’ on Apr. 12

    April 6, 2024

    Tamagawa University returns to West Chester University for a performance of thundering Taiko drumming and folkloric Japanese dance on Tuesday, Apr. 9, at 7:30 PM.…

  • Criterions Alumni Concert
    Music

    Free Concert at West Chester University Features Alumni Jazz Ensemble

    July 10, 2023

    Alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, the premiere jazz ensemble group out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, will take the stage for…

  • Preacher Lawson
    Entertainment

    Star Comedian From Hit Series ‘America’s Got Talent’ to Perform at West Chester University

    August 17, 2022

    Preacher Lawson, the star comedian made famous by NBC’s hit television series, America’s Got Talent, will take the stage at West Chester University for one performance only…

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