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 Business Idea Competition Now Open to Entries
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is helping light the fuse that will spark creative genius within the area’s business scene. GWCC members can…
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WCU Donates $50,000 to Neighboring Fame Fire Company’s Capital Campaign
On Thursday night, West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino presented Fame Fire Company President Don Powers, capital campaign co-chair Bill Ronayne, and 40 active-duty volunteer…
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Instructional Designer at WCU Wins iBook of the Year at Author Conference
He took helpful examples of how social technology can enhance learning — and published it in a cutting-edge technological format that, you guessed it, enhances…
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Transportation Management Association of Chester County Appoints Three to Board of Directors
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County has appointed three new people to its Board of Directors: Steve Bolt, Vice President of Transportation at Burns…
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WCU Sheds Interim Tag from President Fiorentino as ‘University’s Mission Is Etched into His Soul’
Despite a national search that saw it cast its net far and wide, West Chester University, in the end, didn’t have to look very far…
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Chester County Leadership: Chris Fiorentino, President, West Chester University
Editor’s Note: This profile of Chris Fiorentino was originally posted in May of 2016. As he assumes the role of Interim President of West Chester…
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Citadel’s Monteleone Earns Certified Financial Planner Designation
Citadel has announced that CUSO Financial Services (CFS) registered representative Ruthanne Monteleone was recently certified by the CFP Board as a Certified Financial Planner professional.…
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Washington Post Highlights WCU Class and Its Unique Attempt to Unite Races After Divisive Election
In an attempt to pull racially diverse students together after a divisive election, West Chester University is trying a different approach, writes Susan Svrluga for…
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WCU Confers First-Ever Doctoral Degrees
West Chester University has added another hat — or graduation cap, rather — to its prestigious reputation as an educational institution of excellence. Last Saturday,…
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Chester County Leadership: Marian Moskowitz
Real estate developer, entrepreneur, and member of both West Chester and Neumann University’s Council of Trustees Marian Moskowitz spoke with VISTA Today last week about…
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WCU Digital History Project Wins ‘Oscar’ for Historians
A West Chester University oral history project 30 years in the making recently came to life in the digital world and won the equivalent of…
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WCU’s Ethics Team to Compete for National Title in Dallas
They’re some of the region’s best at wrestling with troubling and complex ethical issues, and now the West Chester University ethics team is headed to…
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WCU’s Interim President One of Four Finalists for Permanent Position
Chris Fiorentino, a 33-year employee of West Chester University and its current interim president, is one of four finalists for the permanent position, writes Susan…
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GWCC Thanks Christmas Parade Volunteers
As Chester County’s premier home shopping network airs tape of this year’s spectacular QVC West Chester Christmas Parade, the organizing Greater West Chester Chamber of…
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WCU Student Organizations Lend Helping Hand to Historic Church
Several student organizations from West Chester University rolled up their sleeves and answered a last minute call for help from a historic church nearby, writes…
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QVC West Chester Christmas Parade Ready for Lights, Camera, Action!
With West Chester’s premier home shopping network on the set, the QVC West Chester Christmas Parade is ready for the lights, camera and action on…
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County Officials, Local Politicians Laud WCU Student for Tackling Opioid Overdoses
Ethan Healey is not your typical 20-year-old. The graduate of Henderson High School and current student at West Chester University deploys his myriad talents not in…
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Autism Employment Initiatives at Former Ernst & Young Benefit WCU Grad in Job Search
Sam Briefer, a West Chester University graduate, has found employment at EY (formerly Ernst & Young), courtesy of its efforts to recruit autistic workers for…
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