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  • Two actors in period costumes stand in front of large wooden doors, exchanging a small book. The scene evokes a 19th-century setting, reflecting a moment from West Chester University’s production of Little Women, The Broadway Musical.
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    WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents ‘Little Women, The Broadway Musical’ Nov. 20-23

    November 19, 2025

    West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents Little Women, The Broadway Musical, Nov. 20-23, 2025. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, this musical…

  • American Military Observes The US Flag At Sunset During Veteran Day Holiday.
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    WCU Hosts ‘Beyond Gratitude’ Veterans Advocacy Campaign and Community Events

    November 8, 2025

    In recognition of Veterans Day, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Dr. Michele P. Bratina, WCU Professor of Criminal Justice, has spearheaded the organization of several free…

  • Student co-curator Lilli Benson arranges a Superman illustration and other vintage comic artifacts inside a display case at West Chester University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology as part of the “Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics” exhibition.
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    WCU Museum Opens ‘Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics’

    November 7, 2025

    Although comics are often considered child’s play, they are anything but simple — and the newest exhibition at the University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology delves into…

  • Promotional poster for The Three Feathers, an opera with music by Lori Laitman and libretto by Dana Gioia, showing white feathers floating against a blue background with performance dates listed as November 14 at 7:30 PM and November 15 at 3:00 PM.
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    West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents ‘The Three Feathers’

    November 6, 2025

    Opera students in West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music (WSOM) will transport audiences to a whimsical world this fall with The Three Feathers,…

  • WCU nursing alumni, students, faculty, staff, and partners were thrilled with the surprise announcement that a School of Nursing within the College of Health Sciences will be a reality in January 2026. Photo of a happy audience clapping, smiling.
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    A Legacy of Care: WCU Establishes School of Nursing at 50th Anniversary

    November 6, 2025

    More than 100 gathered in the ballroom of West Chester University’s Sciences and Engineering Center & The Commons (SECC) on Saturday, Oct. 25, to celebrate…

  • Promotional poster for West Chester University’s Dance Company Fall Dance Concert DIVERGENCE, showing a dancer in red pants performing under a spotlight, with event details for November 7–8 at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre.
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    West Chester University’s Dance Company Presents ‘DIVERGENCE’ Dance Concert on Nov. 7-8

    November 5, 2025

    West Chester University’s (WCU) Department of Theatre & Dance and the University Dance Company (UDC) present the fall dance concert DIVERGENCE on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7:30…

  • West Chester University students Sophia Feliciano and Dylan Logue hold the game ball outside WCU’s Veterans Center ahead of the University’s Military and First Responder Appreciation Game. Feliciano, a Marine Corps veteran and junior criminal justice major from Coatesville, and Logue, a senior criminal justice major and firefighter with Fame Fire Company from Montgomery County, served as honorary captains during the Nov. 1 game at Farrell Stadium.
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    West Chester University Honored Military and First Responders at Nov. 1 Football Game

    November 4, 2025

    West Chester University (WCU) paid tribute to the men and women who serve our country and communities during its Military and First Responder Appreciation game…

  • WCU nursing students practice critical care skills with advanced simulation technology in the University’s Duey Immersive Learning Center.
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    Celebrating 50+ Years of Healing on Oct. 25: WCU’s Nursing Programs Help Mend National Healthcare Workforce Shortage

    October 22, 2025

    West Chester University’s (WCU) Nursing Programs are celebrating 50+ years of healing, producing thousands of nurses who are addressing the nation’s critical healthcare workforce shortage.…

  • Dancers wearing pink shirts perform together on stage at West Chester University’s Dance for HER benefit concert, celebrating community and raising funds for Unite for HER in support of breast and ovarian cancer awareness.
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    West Chester University Presents Fourth Annual Dance for HER Benefit Concert in Support of Unite for HER

    October 15, 2025

    In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the West Chester University (WCU) Department of Theatre & Dance, in collaboration with dance studios from across Chester…

  • Children examine ancient artifacts during a visit to West Chester University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, part of the university’s collaboration with FIRST® LEGO® League teams exploring archaeology and robotics.
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    West Chester University a Trusted Resource for Budding Engineers in FIRST LEGO League Competition

    October 14, 2025

    West Chester University (WCU) has opened its doors, and its Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, to a wave of middle school students this fall as…

  • CPR training and First Aid Instruction. First Aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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    Free Hands-Only CPR and AED Training Coming to WCU Campus Oct. 11

    October 11, 2025

    West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Health Sciences is partnering with Chester County Hospital to provide a free, Hands-Only CPR course to the community this Saturday, Oct. 11, from…

  • MacElree Harvey Partner Brian L. Nagle smiling in a professional portrait beside logos for West Chester University, West Goshen Township, and the Borough of West Chester.
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    MacElree Harvey Partner Brian L. Nagle Represents WCU in 10-Year Campus Master Plan Presentation

    October 8, 2025

    MacElree Harvey recognizes Partner Brian L. Nagle for his work representing West Chester University in the public presentation of the University’s 10-Year Campus Master Plan…

  • Former Pennsylvania State Senator Andrew Dinniman speaking at a podium during a West Chester University event, addressing the audience with an engaging gesture.
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    University Libraries Special Collections to Celebrate the Papers of Former State Senator Andrew E. Dinniman

    October 2, 2025

    WCU’s University Libraries Special Collections will celebrate the acquisition of the papers of Dr. Andrew Dinniman, former WCU Faculty Member, Chester County Commissioner, and Pennsylvania…

  • Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste of West Chester, wearing a magenta scarf, poses in front of a stone wall for a professional portrait.
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    Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste ’74 to Deliver WCU’s 2025 Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture

    October 2, 2025

    The Honorable Lillian DeBaptiste ’74, Mayor of the Borough of West Chester, will deliver the Sixth Annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday,…

  • Purple and yellow promotional banner for WCU 2025 homecoming.
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    Purple and Gold Spirit Will Shine at West Chester University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 3-5

    September 27, 2025

    West Chester University (WCU) welcomes the campus community, alumni, and friends for 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend on Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5. Alumni are…

  • (L to R) Pictured on Tomlinson-Fillippo Field are Agnes Ware, Roger Ware ’82, Head Football Coach Duke Greco, West Chester University President Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, Robert “Tommy” Tomlinson ’70, Tom Fillippo ’69 (sitting), Vice President for University Advancement and External Affairs Dr. Zebulun Davenport, Vice President of University Affairs and Chief of Staff Andrew Lehman, Director of Athletics Terry Beattie, Executive Director of the West Chester University Foundation Deb Cornelius, and Interim President of Commonwealth University Dr. Jeffery Osgood, Jr. 
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    WCU Unveils New Football Field Name and New Video Scoreboard to Honor Alumni Legends

    September 24, 2025

    Two Golden Rams who have dedicated decades to advancing West Chester University (WCU) — Robert “Tommy” Tomlinson ’70 and Tom Fillippo ’69 — received the…

  • Promotional poster for the Global Hispanic Film Festival 2025, hosted by West Chester University, running September 22–October 27, 2025. The virtual event is free and open to the public, with English subtitles for all films. The lineup includes: Boca Chica (Sept 22–28), Chinas (Sept 29–Oct 5), Los Hongos (Oct 6–12), Alice Júnior (Oct 13–19), and La Cocina (Oct 20–27). The poster highlights themes of youth, race, graffiti, gender, and migration, with logos for sponsors Pragda, Spain’s Ministry of Education and Culture, and WCU’s College of Arts and Humanities.
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    WCU’s Seventh Annual Global Hispanic Film Festival, Latino/a/x Communities Conference Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

    September 18, 2025

    During Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, West Chester University (WCU) honors the contributions and cultures of Hispanic and Latino…

  • A large group of Chester County Food Bank supporters gather on the steps of West Chester’s historic courthouse during the 2nd Annual Rally Against Hunger. Participants hold orange and white signs reading “End Food Insecurity” and “Food is Not a Privilege” to raise awareness during Hunger Action Month.
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    Chester County Food Bank Fights Against Food Insecurity at Annual Rally Against Hunger 

    September 16, 2025

    This Hunger Action Month, Chester County stood together at Chester County Food Bank’s (CCFB) second Annual Rally Against Hunger to speak out against food insecurity…

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