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 President Announces his Retirement from the University
After seven years of successful leadership, West Chester University President, Greg Weisenstein, used his annual state-of-the university address to announce his plan to retire from…
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Half-Century Career Was the Right Prescription for Phoenixville’s Chief Nurse
An ever-changing challenge to care for her community was the right medicine for Phoenixville Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Sally Strzelecki, who retired this month after…
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Chester County Leadership – Congressman Ryan Costello
This week’s edition of Chester County Leadership features a conversation with first-term United States Congressman Ryan Costello. Born in 1976, Costello served on the Board…
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Chester County Leadership: Brian McGinnis
In this week’s edition of Chester County Leadership, VISTA Today asks Brian McGinnis, Chairman of the Chester County Democratic Committee about growing up in West…
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Chester County Leadership: Eli Kahn
Eli Kahn’s name graces building lots, construction sites and finished commercial buildings across Chester County and Philadelphia’s western suburbs. Kahn, together with long time partner…
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Rep. Costello: Veterans Affairs Oversight and Reform a Top Priority
By Rep. Ryan Costello, Pennsylvania’s Sixth District It has been a little over 100 days since the 114th Congress was sworn into office and we…
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TEDx to Host 2nd Annual West Chester Event
TEDx will be holding its second annual event in West Chester on May 21, 2015, from 6:30-9:00 pm at the MainStage Theater of West Chester University’s…
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Hulafrog Lists Fun Weekend Kids Activities
By Alana Moran, Publisher of Hulafrog West Chester Hulafrog West Chester, PA a local website and digital community which spotlights local things for kids and…
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Entrepreneurs Invited To Submit Business Ideas In WCU Competition
West Chester University is welcoming students and others with big business ideas to present their dreams during the third annual WCU Business Idea Competition. The…
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Quest For Senior-Friendly Cities Sends West Chester On 3-Year Project
Older adults, civic and business leaders, West Chester University students and filmmakers are embarking on a three-year initiative to explore and promote West Chester as one…
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Dinniman, Harrison Make Case For Increasing Cheyney, Lincoln Enrollment
Pointing to the impact cuts in education funding has on economically struggling school districts and Chester County’s two historically Black universities, State Senator Andy Dinniman…
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West Chester University Works With PLCB To Stem Underage, Dangerous Drinking
West Chester University is one of five institutions working with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to develop a Town-Gown Pilot Project to prevent underage and…
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Growing Business Program Prompts New Gothic Building At West Chester University
Business is thriving at West Chester University; it’s college of business and public affairs, that is. The growth that scattered departments all across campus has now…
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West Chester University Mounts Revolt Against State
Lashing back against unwelcome state government control, West Chester University has joined a growing number of public education institutions across the nation seeking legislation to…
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West Chester University’s MSW Program Listed As ‘Best Bargain’
West Chester University’s Department of Social Work has one of the most affordable graduate programs in the U.S. The department was one of 25 “best…
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The Judge Group Opens West Chester Office
The Judge Group of Conshohocken, one of the largest information technology staffing firms in the U.S., announced May 13 it is opening a new office…
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Chester County Commissioner Heading To China
Two-term County Commissioner Terence Farrell is heading to Yongchuan district in China this weekend for a two week, self-funded trade mission to cultivate business and cultural…
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County Business, Civic, Educational Leaders Collaborate on 10 year Economic Plan
Leaders from more than 40 local businesses, schools and non-profit organizations recently announced they plan to work together on a 10-year initiative called VISTA 2025…
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