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 to Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with Events Free to the Public
Are you an entrepreneur? Want to start a business someday? According to Inc. magazine, 63 percent of 20-somethings want to start a business. If you…
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Online Education at West Chester, Delaware County Community College Ranks Among State’s Best
West Chester University ranked sixth out of 117 four-year colleges in Pennsylvania that offer online classes or degree programs, while Delaware County Community College checked…
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WCU Business Idea Competition Winner Triumphs at Regional Angel Expo Contest
West Chester University’s Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center has announced that the winner of its 2016 Annual Business Idea Competition, Elite Pureed Meals, won…
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Borough of West Chester Gets AARP Age-Friendly Certification
Thanks to its dedication to providing safe and walkable streets, improved housing and transportation options, and opportunities for residents to participate in community activities, the…
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State-System Faculty Strike Ends, Garners Headlines in New York Times, Washington Post
After garnering headlines in the New York Times and Washington Post, the first faculty strike in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s 34-year history…
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Exton Mall to Host College Fair on Monday
High school students and their parents will be able to trick-or-treat for higher education at the Exton Square Mall on Monday from 5:30-7:30 PM, when…
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Gov. Wolf Visits with WCU Students, Political Candidates in West Chester
Last Friday afternoon, Governor Tom Wolf made a short visit to the Olive Branch Tapas Restaurant in West Chester to show his support for Mayor Carolyn…
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Who Says Americans, Russians Can’t Get Along? WCU Signs Agreement with University in Moscow
At least Americans and Russians can play nice together in the sandbox of education. West Chester University has signed a memorandum of agreement with Moscow…
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Bishop Shanahan Grad, Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Coach Wins Prestigious Award
Muffet (O’Brien) McGraw, the women’s basketball coach at Notre Dame and a 1973 graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School, will receive the John R. Wooden…
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WCU Student’s Fundraising Efforts Land Her Ms. Veteran America Runner-Up Title
She might not have won the crown, but WCU student and fitness studio owner Erica Webster still came out as a big winner at this…
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Interim WCU President Spotlights School’s Bright Future in Unorthodox Annual State of the University Address
The collective voices of West Chester University have spoken, providing a look deep into the heart of the campus while it continues to search for…
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: West Chester University is Least Expensive State System University
With many universities across the state struggling with falling enrollment numbers, West Chester University is experiencing quite the opposite, partly due to its comparatively low…
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Chester County Briefly: October 7th
According to Philly.com, State System universities in Chester County are bucking the state-wide trend of falling enrollment as both WCU and Cheney are showing an…
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West Chester Ranked One of America’s Best College Towns
Quality higher education? Check. Beautiful surroundings? Check. Teeming with things to do? Check. Diversity? Check. West Chester checks all those boxes and more when it…
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West Chester Lures Seniors as Official Age-Friendly Community
Come one, come all! There’s a place for everyone within West Chester, especially retirees. West Chester Borough has just been officially designated as a part…
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West Chester University Scores Highest of Chesco Colleges on Money’s Ranking
West Chester University did well on Money’s ranking of 2,000 four-year colleges and universities across the country, including three in Chester County. Money’s ranking helps…
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West Chester Saving Up Scraps for New Compost Site
West Chester’s thriving dining scene is turning trash into treasure through a new federal government composting grant. A year-long pilot program of West Chester Borough…
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WCU Debuts New Major After Taking Inventory of What Skills Employers Demand
Two years ago, West Chester University’s Office of Institutional Research began surveying its contacts at some of the region’s largest employers, peppering them with questions…
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