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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Octogenarian, WCU Student Honored for His Service in the Air Force
Lowell Gardenhour, 86, an Air Force veteran and student at West Chester University, is being honored by the Chester County Veteran’s Affairs Office and WCU…
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Concert on the Quad, Banana Day, and 48HR DubC Film Race This Week at WCU
Join the West Chester University Symphony Orchestra as it performs popular Broadway tunes from West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, and more during…
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Chester County Leadership: Claudia Hellebush
Publisher’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile was originally published in July 2015. Last year United Way of Chester County, led by CEO Claudia Hellebush,…
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WCU Grad Is Peerless After Reaching Milestone as Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Navy
West Chester University graduate Cindy Timchal became the first lacrosse coach at the Division I level to win 500 games after the Navy women beat…
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WCU, Delaware County Community College Sign New Agreement to Benefit Students
West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have signed an on-site degree completion agreement that will enable associate degree graduates of the college to…
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Chester County Briefly: April 4
Dr. Lawrence Mussoline Dr. Lawrence Mussoline, former superintendent of the Downingtown Area School District, has been appointed to the same position in the Haddonfield (N.J.)…
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VISTA Careers – West Chester University
West Chester University, with more than 17,000 students and hundreds of faculty members, is the largest and least expensive of the 14 public institutions in…
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WCU Prof Among the Experts Who Helped to Stop Gerrymandering in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s congressional map was considered to be one of the most gerrymandered in our nation’s history, but several experts have helped change that, writes Issie…
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“You Are Enough: Keeping It 100 With Yourself” Empowers People to Overcome Traps from Their Past
“You Are Enough: Keeping It 100 With Yourself” by Lisa Wright Bryant is a book/ journal that encourages people to face their past and present…
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Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Former WCU Quarterback, 9/11 Hero
Michael Horrocks, the West Chester University graduate who lost his life in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, will be inducted into the Capital…
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WCU Offers Learning Opportunities in Philadelphia for Busy Professionals
West Chester University offers learning opportunities in Philadelphia for busy professionals in a convenient and affordable format. The part-time evening coursework at WCU’s Center City…
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WCU Grad Hired by Philly Startup Leaders to Foster Inclusivity
Philly Startup Leaders, a network of entrepreneurs in the city dedicated to helping build and provide resources to startups, has named West Chester University graduate…
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WCU Professor’s New Research Reveals Frightening Facts About Lead
New research from a West Chester University geology professor indicates that people can ingest lead through dirt, dust, and even from drinking water, writes Catalina…
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WCU’s Annual Banana Day Wins National Competition for Best Campus Traditions
West Chester University’s annual Banana Day is a student rite of spring that features the doling out of more than 3,000 free bananas at almost…
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Downingtown-Based Cheerleading Squad a Reflection of ‘How Society Should Be’
The Downingtown Dominators, a cheerleading squad led by West Chester University freshman Liz Schlosser, welcomes young people of all abilities, writes Ukee Washington for CBS…
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West Chester’s First African-American Mayor Gifts $50,000 to WCU in Honor of Frederick Douglass
West Chester University will celebrate the legacy of the renowned abolitionist, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass through a distinguished lecture series that will bring renowned…
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WCU Launches Program to Help Students with Intellectual Disabilities Attend College
Getting accepted into college and having a “college experience” is a rite of passage for many young people in our society. A group that has…
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WCU, i2n to Host Workshop to Help Individuals Become Successful Angel Investors
Angel investing is hard work and requires knowledge, experience, and a lot of patience. Accredited and non-accredited investors, as well as anyone interested in investing…
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