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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Celebrating 50+ Years of Healing on Oct. 25: WCU’s Nursing Programs Help Mend National Healthcare Workforce Shortage
West Chester University’s (WCU) Nursing Programs are celebrating 50+ years of healing, producing thousands of nurses who are addressing the nation’s critical healthcare workforce shortage.…
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West Chester University Presents Fourth Annual Dance for HER Benefit Concert in Support of Unite for HER
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the West Chester University (WCU) Department of Theatre & Dance, in collaboration with dance studios from across Chester…
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West Chester University a Trusted Resource for Budding Engineers in FIRST LEGO League Competition
West Chester University (WCU) has opened its doors, and its Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, to a wave of middle school students this fall as…
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Ali Barkley, Younger Brother to Saquon Barkley, Joins WCU Football for Victorious Season Opener
West Chester University football fans will recognize a familiar last name with the addition of Ali Barkley to the team, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS…
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Free Hands-Only CPR and AED Training Coming to WCU Campus Oct. 11
West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Health Sciences is partnering with Chester County Hospital to provide a free, Hands-Only CPR course to the community this Saturday, Oct. 11, from…
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Two Chester County Universities See Enrollment Increase Amid Statewide Spike
Two local universities have seen an increase in enrollment amid a statewide trend in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, writes Molly McVety for…
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MacElree Harvey Partner Brian L. Nagle Represents WCU in 10-Year Campus Master Plan Presentation
MacElree Harvey recognizes Partner Brian L. Nagle for his work representing West Chester University in the public presentation of the University’s 10-Year Campus Master Plan…
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University Libraries Special Collections to Celebrate the Papers of Former State Senator Andrew E. Dinniman
WCU’s University Libraries Special Collections will celebrate the acquisition of the papers of Dr. Andrew Dinniman, former WCU Faculty Member, Chester County Commissioner, and Pennsylvania…
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Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste ’74 to Deliver WCU’s 2025 Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture
The Honorable Lillian DeBaptiste ’74, Mayor of the Borough of West Chester, will deliver the Sixth Annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday,…
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Purple and Gold Spirit Will Shine at West Chester University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 3-5
West Chester University (WCU) welcomes the campus community, alumni, and friends for 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend on Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5. Alumni are…
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Chris Street Joins Safe Harbor as New Director of Development
Safe Harbor of Chester County in West Chester announces that Chris Street has joined the nonprofit as the new Director of Development. Chris brings a…
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WCU Unveils New Football Field Name and New Video Scoreboard to Honor Alumni Legends
Two Golden Rams who have dedicated decades to advancing West Chester University (WCU) — Robert “Tommy” Tomlinson ’70 and Tom Fillippo ’69 — received the…
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West Chester University Seeks to End Housing Struggle by Adding 900 Beds in Master Plan
After years struggling with shortages of on-campus housing, West Chester University will add 900 new beds through a series of projects in its master plan,…
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Two Chester County Towns Boast the Best Historic Districts in the State
Two Chester County towns boast some of the best historic districts in the state, writes staff for World Atlas. Both Oxford and West Chester offer…
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WCU’s Seventh Annual Global Hispanic Film Festival, Latino/a/x Communities Conference Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, West Chester University (WCU) honors the contributions and cultures of Hispanic and Latino…
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Biden Chooses Neighboring Delaware for His Presidential Library
Former President Joe Biden has selected nearby Delaware for his presidential library, write Ruby Cramer and Matt Viser for The Washington Post. Biden is forming…
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Quench Your Thirst for Knowledge with New Science on Tap Talks
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…
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Former WCU Quarterback, Co-Pilot of United Flight 175 Left an Indelible Mark on the World
Twenty-three years after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, friends and family remember countless heroes who lost their lives on the tragic day, writes Megan Magensky…
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