Laurie Bernotsky
Dr. Laurie Bernotsky, West Chester University’s 16th president, is a transformative, student-centered leader with over 25 years in higher education.
A first-generation graduate who grew up in rural Pennsylvania, Bernotsky has held pivotal roles, championing operational excellence, academic growth, and financial sustainability across Pennsylvania’s State System.
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New President Aims to Move West Chester University Forward During ‘Moment of Intense Polarization’
During her inauguration last week, West Chester University President R. Lorraine “Laurie” Bernotsky directly addressed the current tumultuous times in higher education as she took…
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April Events Popping Up Like Daisies Around Chester County
As spring turns around the weather, Chester Countians are eager to get outside and enjoy their surroundings. There’s no better way to have fun than…
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WCU Welcomes ‘Good Morning America’s’ Robin Roberts as Part of President’s Speaker Series
West Chester University (WCU) will welcome famed Journalist and Co-Host of ABC’s Good Morning America Robin Roberts on Friday, Apr. 4, at 7:00 PM. Roberts will speak…
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West Chester University Will Inaugurate Its 16th President on Mar. 28
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,…
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Chester County Hosts Landmark Event Featuring CEOs from Wawa, Vanguard, CTDI, and CHOP
For the first time, four of Chester County’s prominent organizations are jointly hosting a milestone gathering of industry leaders to pinpoint the pivotal issues shaping…
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These Projects Are Transforming the Look of Local College Campuses
West Chester University and Wilmington University are among the local institutions undertaking landmark projects that are reshaping the look of college campuses across Greater Philadelphia,…
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West Chester University’s New President Laurie Bernotsky Offers an Inclusive Vision
The new president of West Chester University wants you to call her Laurie, and if she needs to talk to you, she’ll probably bring snacks.…
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West Chester University Names Jasmine H. Buxton as Vice President for Student Affairs
Following a national search and effective Jul. 1, Jasmine H. Buxton, Ed.D., has been named Vice President for Student Affairs at West Chester University (WCU).…
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Brandywine Valley Women Leaders Share Stories, Offer Advice for Future Leaders
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the County Lines Magazine published its inaugural Women Leaders feature, in which Brandywine Valley women leaders shared their stories and…
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West Chester University Names 16th President
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…
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West Chester University’s New President Could Be Its Current Provost
Christopher Fiorentino will retire from the position of president of West Chester University next summer, and the school may have already found his successor in…
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Chester County Economic Development Council Welcomes New Board Members
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has elected six new members to its esteemed Board of Directors, including leaders at Pennsylvania American Water and Hankin Group,…
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West Chester University Officially Unveils New Sciences and Engineering Building
West Chester University’s recent ribbon-cutting of the SECC building is the latest evidence that the university is a powerhouse to be reckoned with. On Thursday,…
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WCU Community Welcomed Back as Enthusiastic Goals Unveiled
A welcome back address Thursday afternoon for the West Chester University community was filled with great optimism as the school begins its fall semester. Student…
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West Chester University Celebrates New Research Status by Honoring Faculty
West Chester University, with more than 17,600 students, honored 34 of its professors for their research work at a Friday, April 29 event. The Spotlight…
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CCFWG Honors WCU Provost, First Resource Bank for Breakthroughs in Shattering the Glass Ceiling
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls recently hosted its third annual Champions of Change Breakfast at The Farmhouse Bistro at People’s Light in…
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CCFWG to Honor WCU’s Provost, First Resource Bank as Champions of Change
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls will host its third annual Champions of Change Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at The Farmhouse Bistro…
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WCU’s Graduate School to Host Information Session on Thursday
West Chester University’s newly established Graduate School will host an information session on Thursday, March 14 from 6-7 PM at Sykes Student Union Theater located…
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