West Chester University
West Chester University (WCU), located in West Chester, is a hub of academic diversity and vibrant student life. The university’s commitment to student success is emphasized by Lorraine “Laurie” Bernotsky who replaced Chris Fiorentino as President of West Chester University on July 1st, 2024.
With 180+ academic programs, 300+ clubs, and a location near major east coast cities including Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore, WCU offers a transformative journey to over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Address: 700 S High St, West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: (610) 436-1000
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Mother of WCU Grad Tattled to Eleanor Roosevelt About Her Son Not Writing While Serving in WWII
The mother of William Dallam III tattled on him to Eleanor Roosevelt for his not writing home while serving aboard the USS Moale during World…
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WCU’s Campus Abounds with Fall Arts Programs and Events
West Chester University’s campus will be a hub for arts programming and events starting this Fall and continuing through the 2018-19 academic year. Twenty-two events…
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WCU Briefly: August 24
By Maurisa Warren Move-In Days Pushing carts filled with all the accoutrements needed for college, West Chester University’s first-year students will move into their new…
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Meridian Bank’s Art Trust Gallery Exhibits Trio of Mixed-Media Artists
The Art Trust Gallery at Meridian Bank is hosting “Mixed,” an exhibit featuring three mixed-media artists: Reading native Sharon Bartmann, West Chester University graduate Jennifer…
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WCU Grad Taps Twitter to Take His Catering Business to New Level
Tweets with pictures of his photogenic foods and requests for retweets helped West Chester University graduate Deron Mahoney take his Honey Hill Catering to a…
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WCU Launches Bachelor of Science in Business Management for Students in Philadelphia
West Chester University is launching its Bachelor of Science in Business Management for students living in or around the Philadelphia area at a time when…
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Saxbys Partners with WCU to Introduce New Experiential Learning Café
Saxbys, the Philadelphia-based coffee company, has brought its innovative Experiential Learning Program (ELP) to West Chester University with a new, student-run café. The café opened…
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WCU Football Team Picked to Repeat as PSAC East Champion
The West Chester University football team was picked to repeat as the PSAC East champion in a poll of Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference head coaches.…
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WCU Adds First Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
West Chester University has added Tracey Ray as its first chief diversity and inclusion officer, according to a report from the Daily Local News. Ray,…
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Former Teacher Offers Local Students Scholarships … and a Friend for Life
Ruth Rovner, a retired teacher from the Community College of Philadelphia, is helping students at West Chester University, Cheyney University, and elsewhere by offering scholarships,…
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Three Students Head to College with Gawthrop Greenwood Law Prize
Three local students are about to head off to college after being chosen to receive the Gawthrop Greenwood Law Prize. As the oldest law firm…
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Chronicle of Higher Education Names WCU a ‘Great College to Work For’
West Chester University has been named one of this year’s “Great Colleges to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results were released…
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WCU’s New Theatre Camps Help Youth Find Their Inner Light
“Empathy” and “humanity” are some of the first words from actor/teacher Charlie DelMarcelle when he speaks about the two new Pennsylvania Theatre Institute (PTI) programs…
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WCU Hosts Well-Attended Forum to Promote Clean Energy Solutions
West Chester Mayor Dianne Herrin, West Chester University Director of Sustainability Bradley Flamm, and other local legislators joined PennEnvironment last week to hold a clean…
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CCCBI to Honor State Rep. Harry Lewis as Its 2018 Citizen of the Year
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will present State Rep. Harry Lewis, who will retire at the end of this session, with its…
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Owner of Kimberton CSA Among Young Farmers Focused on Organic Foods
Young farmers throughout Pennsylvania are breaking into the notoriously closed-off farming industry through organic food, writes Katie Park for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Among them is…
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Taiwanese Immigrant Finds Success Here with Volunteer English Program, Earns WCU Degree
Peilin Chi, who emigrated from Taiwan a little more than a decade ago, has found success in learning the new language thanks to the nonprofit…
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WCU Joins Growing Number of Colleges to Welcome Students with Intellectual Disabilities
This fall, West Chester University will welcome its first two students with intellectual disabilities as part of its new RAM (Real Achievement Matters) initiative, writes…
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