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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WCU Launched Career of One of College Basketball’s Greatest Coaches
Kathy Auriemma remembers an empty gym at the Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell as the first place she laid eyes on her husband…
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Annual Dash 4 Diabetes to Take Over West Chester on Saturday
Run, walk, or lend a hand this Saturday, April 1 at Chester County Hospital’s 23rd Annual Dash 4 Diabetes. It’s a step in the right…
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WCU’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Center Announces Semifinalists in Business Idea Competition
The Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center at West Chester University has announced the semifinalists in the 2017 Business Idea Competition. A total of 131…
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WCU to Inaugurate Its 15th President; Celebration Marked by Three-Week Food Drive
Christopher M. Fiorentino will be inaugurated as West Chester University’s 15th president during a formal investiture ceremony on Friday, April 21 at 10 AM in…
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WCU’s College of Arts, Humanities to Host Emmy-Winning Graduate, NFL Films Producer
West Chester University will welcome recent graduate Courtland Bragg, Class of 2014, on Monday, April 3 as the inaugural speaker in the College of Arts…
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WCU’s Department of Theatre, Dance to Present English Translation of The Honorable Maid
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, in cooperation with University Theatre, will present Carlo Goldoni’s The Honorable Maid in late April. This production…
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Enrollment at WCU Holds Steady as Other State Schools Lose Students
As state universities struggle to retain enrolled students past their freshman year, West Chester University is holding steady with the highest retention rate in Pennsylvania,…
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WCU’s College of Arts, Humanities Offers World-Class Instruction, Opportunities at Great Value
Creativity flows through West Chester University’s College of Arts and Humanities like an electric current. Given the world-class instructors and myriad opportunities for success that…
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WCU Live! to Host Sold-Out Linda Ronstadt Book Reading Tonight
Though Parkinson’s disease stole her singing career, Linda Ronstadt is determined to share her diverse love of music, and a sold-out crowd will scramble to…
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WCU Students Rally to Help Beloved Staff Member
West Chester University students have rallied to raise money and help a beloved staff member who is currently being treated for a brain aneurysm, writes…
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Chester County Briefly: February 22
Mackenzie Hornibrook Unionville High School graduate Mackenzie Hornibrook, a senior swimmer at Penn State, recently earned a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award at the conclusion of…
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Chester County Briefly: February 17
DNB First DNB First has announced that Mildred “Mit” Joyner, a member of its Board of Directors since 2004, has recently been named one of…
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With Tuition Increasing and Financial Aid Stagnating, Food Pantries a Necessity on College Campuses
With a growing number of students struggling to afford food, local and national universities have been recognizing and combating this troubling issue with on-campus food…
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Chester County Briefly: February 15
WCU’s Business Idea Competition On April 19, the Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center (CELC) at West Chester University will co-host the Annual WCU Business Idea Competition…
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WCU’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Center Seeks ‘Creative Geniuses’ for 2017 Business Idea Competition
The 2017 Business Idea Competition at West Chester University is now open, and all ideas are welcome. Let your big idea become a business reality…
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WCU Grad Starts Young to Help Bridge Gender Gap in Science
West Chester University graduate Phaedra Brown has taken matters into her own hands. After teaching science subjects to middle and high school kids, she realized…
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Give Something Back, Ed Snider Youth Hockey Provide Funding for 25 Scholarships at WCU
Twenty-five high school students from the Philadelphia area who have learned how to play ice hockey over the years will now be able to attend…
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Chester County Careers – West Chester University
West Chester University, with 14,000 students and hundreds of faculty members, is the largest of the 14 public institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of…
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