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  • Three men smiling and talking over drinks at Barnaby’s Restaurant during West Chester University’s Science on Tap program, which pairs engaging science presentations with a casual pub atmosphere.
    Education

    Quench Your Thirst for Knowledge with New Science on Tap Talks

    September 12, 2025

    Anyone with an appetite for scientific knowledge is sure to enjoy a new series of free monthly Science on Tap talks by WCU experts that will…

  • West Chester University mascot Rammy wearing a purple shirt interacts with a smiling student playing steel drums during Concert on the Quad, with Main Hall in the background.
    Education

    WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the Ninth Annual Concert on the Quad on Sept. 19

    September 10, 2025

    Pack some snacks and bring your lawn chairs! West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music presents the ninth annual Concert on the Quad, on a…

  • Comedian Chris Distefano smiling in a close-up portrait with a patterned background.
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    Comedy Star Chris Distefano Brings One-Night-Only Show to West Chester University Oct. 3

    September 5, 2025

    Nationally acclaimed Comedian Chris Distefano, a powerhouse stand-up known for his sold-out arena shows and massive online following, will bring his signature humor to West…

  • Students attending Chester County Futures College Boot Camp at SAP America in Newtown Square, learning about college readiness and success skills.
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    Transitioning to College: Chester County Futures Holds Key Event for High School Seniors

    August 28, 2025

    Chester County Futures hosted its annual College Boot Camp for the Class of 2025 high school seniors on Aug. 1 at SAP America’s Newtown Square…

  • Smiling woman in plaid shirt standing on a metal structure with green trees in the background.
    Education

    WCU’s Dr. Jennifer Chandler Joins National Leadership Institute for Higher Education Department Chairs

    August 27, 2025

    This summer, Dr. Jennifer Chandler, Associate Professor and Chair of Biology, was selected to attend the Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI) hosted by the American…

  • A male instructor demonstrates a science experiment to two attentive students at a lab table in a modern classroom. The students, one wearing glasses and the other in a white hoodie, observe as he uses a pipette over a worksheet. In the foreground, a test tube rack holds colorful liquids. Other students are seated in the background, working at computers and engaging in discussion. The setting is bright, organized, and designed for interactive STEM learning.
    Education

    WCU’s Center for STEM Inclusion Launches Sector Analysis Survey Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania

    August 7, 2025

    As technology accelerates and industries rapidly transform, an alignment needs to occur between the skills today’s students are acquiring and the competencies tomorrow’s employers will…

  • Stone archway entrance of West Chester University’s Philips Memorial Building, framed by trees in bloom and fall foliage, with a sign welcoming visitors to campus.
    Education

    For the Fourth Consecutive Year, WCU Recognized as One of the Philadelphia Region’s 50 Most Community-Minded Employers

    July 24, 2025

    West Chester University (WCU) has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia for the fourth consecutive year. The honor comes from…

  • Two musicians, one playing a saxophone and the other a trumpet, smile and share a light moment on stage during a live jazz performance, with other band members visible in the background.
    Education

    Criterions Jazz Ensemble Alumni Return to WCU for Moving Tribute Concert Honoring H. Lee Southall

    July 11, 2025

    The swing is back in town! On Thursday, Jul. 17 at 7:00 PM, alumni of West Chester University’s renowned Criterions Jazz Ensemble will reunite on stage for a…

  • Two young women sit at a table smiling, each wearing a purple shirt with a gold logo. In front of them are official-looking documents and pens. Behind them stands a person in a ram mascot costume wearing a blue and gold “WCU” shirt, smiling for the photo. The setting appears to be an indoor office or school environment with wooden paneling and large windows with blinds.
    Education

    PRIZE Signing Day: High School Seniors Sign Pledge to Become Teachers

    June 30, 2025

    On Thursday, Jun. 26, Marissa Herring (pictured, left, Kennett High School) and Faith Bullen (right, Avon Grove High School) signed commitment declarations to pursue academic…

  • (L to R) During the 2024 inaugural signing ceremony, WCU PRIZE students Hannah Giampietro and Cecelia Perrotti (both from Kennett High School) pledged “unwavering zeal” to the students they will teach one day: Two high school seniors, wearing purple PRIZE Program t-shirts with gold emblems, sit at a wooden table smiling as they sign official commitment declarations to become future educators. Around them, a group of supportive peers—also in matching PRIZE shirts—stand watching the ceremony. The scene takes place during West Chester University’s inaugural PRIZE Signing Day, part of an initiative to address the national teacher shortage by nurturing future teachers from local school districts.
    Education

    WCU Celebrates 4 High School Seniors Pledging to Become Educators

    June 24, 2025

    West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Education & Social Work has developed a PRIZE-winning way to defy the national teacher pipeline shortage: The Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators Program,…

  • West Chester University and East Whiteland Township held a formal signing ceremony to celebrate their historic partnership in preserving a 52-acre farm that was gifted by an anonymous donor. Pictured (L to R) are West Chester University President Laurie Bernotsky, Executive Director of the West Chester University Foundation Deb Cornelius, East Whiteland Township Manager Steve Brown (signing), and Chairman of the East Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors Scott Lambert. A man in a suit signs a document on a table outdoors, while three other professionally dressed individuals—two women and one man—stand beside him, observing. The scene is set against a backdrop of lush green trees, suggesting a formal signing event in a natural setting.
    West Chester

    WCU Receives Largest Donation to Date of $4.7 Million Through Unique Land Donation Partnership with East Whiteland Township

    June 19, 2025

    West Chester University (WCU) has received the largest single gift in its history through an innovative partnership that transforms a generous land gift into both…

  • Philadelphia Transit Scene at 63rd and Girard stock. SEPTA buses lined up on busy street.
    Transportation

    WCU Student Questions SEPTA Cuts, Cites Resident Impact at Public Hearing

    May 22, 2025

    The first round of public hearings on the proposed SEPTA cuts raised key questions and highlighted the potential impact on riders, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for…

  • A girl with long brown hair and a red dress playing the piano at a distance on stage. Judges sit in seats taking notes.
    Education

    West Chester University Hosts 35th Annual Pre-Collegiate National Piano Competition

    May 14, 2025

    The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) celebrates a milestone by proudly presenting the 35th Annual Pre-Collegiate National Piano Competition, taking place on Saturday,…

  • Pictured (L to R) are Anna Roe (WCU Student), Katie Kerr (WCU Alumna), Dr. Carrie Rowe (Acting Secretary PA Dept. of Education (PDE)), Elle Majors (WCU Student), Lori Shapiro (First Lady of PA), Dr. Laurie Bernotsky (President of West Chester University), Carolyn Comitta (PA State Senator), Ruby Mundok (Executive Director Governor Shapiro’s Advisory Commission for Next Generation Engagement), Dr. Rita Patel Eng (Senior Director of WCU Center for Civic Engagement and Social Impact), Patricia A. Shields (WCU Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations), Angelina Kenney (WCU Student), and Dr. Zebulun Davenport (WCU Vice President for University Advancement and External Affairs).
    Education

    Lori Shapiro, Sen. Carolyn Comitta, and Acting Secretary for the PA Dept. of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe Visit WCU

    May 5, 2025

    Pennsylvania’s First Lady, Lori Shapiro, Senator Carolyn Comitta ’74, and Acting Secretary for the PA Department of Education, Dr. Carrie Rowe, recently visited West Chester…

  • 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…

  • Headshot of Jake Henry holding his 1st place award for $35k. He is smiling, has brown hair and a red collared shirt.
    Education, Uncategorized

    WCU Alumnus Jake Henry Wins First Place at Salisbury University’s Prestigious Shore Hatchery Competition

    May 1, 2025

    West Chester University (WCU) alumnus Jake Henry won first place and a $35,000 prize at the Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery…

  • West Chester University students performing in an outdoor orchestral concert during the annual Concert on the Quad, with audience members seated on the lawn and historic campus buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    Education

    WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the Eighth Annual Concert on the Quad on Thursday, May 1

    May 1, 2025

    Pack some snacks and bring your lawn chairs! West Chester University’s Wells School of Music presents the eighth annual Concert on the Quad on Thursday,…

  • WCU students and WCU’s Cottrell Center’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Marc Duey at Wistar Institute's Life Science Innovation Shark Tank competition. The student are gathered in a line with arms around each other. They are dressed in professional attire.
    Education

    WCU’s Inaugural Life Science Innovation Class Wins Big at Wistar Institute’s Shark Tank Event

    April 30, 2025

    In its first-ever run, West Chester University’s (WCU) new experiential course, MKT440-01 Life Science Innovation, has won two top awards at the prestigious Wistar Institute’s…

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