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West Chester University Dept. of Theatre & Dance Will Premiere New Adaptation of Chekhov’s ‘Three Sisters’
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will debut a world premiere adaptation of the Anton Chekhov classic Three Sisters on Feb. 29 to Mar. 2 at 7:30 PM, and again on Mar. 3 at 2 PM. The premiere will be in the JP Adler Studio Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts (2 East…
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150 Employers Get Ready to Court West Chester University Students at Widely-Attended Job & Internship Fair
With the sound of feet hitting the ground running, the spring job-hunting and internship-mining season has officially begun for college students. Three-quarters of employers say the overall job market is favorable for graduates of the Class of 2024. This is great news for 1,000-plus West Chester University (WCU) students who will have the opportunity to…
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First Bank Sheds Light on Online Dating Scams — and How To Turn Them Down
Dating scammers try to steal your heart … and your money. The rise of online dating sites and apps has made looking for love more convenient. Every day, millions of Americans turn to these resources to meet someone new. Sometimes, it’s a love match. Other times, it’s a scam. These con artists are experts at…
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Finance Life Events with Your Home’s Equity
If you’ve been paying your mortgage for a while, you’ve probably built up some equity in your home. Home values statewide have increased 27 percent in the past 5 years, according to data from multiple listing services. You may have heard of a home equity line of credit or loan, but you might not understand why…
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Founder and CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Offers Top Alt Strategies for a Recession
As we all settle into 2024, there is increasing buzz around a possible recession and the potential for the FED to lower interest rates. CNN reports, “Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan believes a U.S. recession is the ‘most likely outcome’ of the Fed’s aggressive rate hike regime meant to curb inflation. He joins a growing chorus of…
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Immaculata University Will Hold Accelerated, Second-Degree B.S.N. Information Session Mar. 2
Immaculata University will hold an information session on Saturday, Mar. 2 for college graduates interested in earning a second bachelor’s degree in nursing. The session will be held from 10 AM to noon in Loyola Hall on Immaculata’s campus in Malvern. Nursing faculty members will present information about the program, and attendees will have opportunities to…
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Penn State Great Valley Student Using MBA, Graduate Certificates to Pivot Career
Penn State Great Valley MBA student Jessie Whiteman came to two important realizations around the same time: One, most career advancement opportunities that interested her required a master’s degree, and, two, she wanted to change industries to maintain a better work-life balance. After graduating from the Penn State School of Labor and Employment Relations, Whiteman spent nearly…
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Eastern University Receives $100,000 in Capital Support for Music Facility Renovations from Presser Foundation
Eastern University has received a $100,000 grant from The Presser Foundation for its dedication to projects that will improve and enhance the university’s music programs. In 2023, The Presser Foundation announced new Capital Support grants totaling $524,700 in single and multi-year grants to 20 music organizations. Grant payments made in 2023 for previous commitments totaled $604,800.…
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The Society of West Chester University Establishes Two New Awards
The Society of West Chester University has established two new awards that are now presented annually at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Brunch each January: the Larry Dowdy Community Service Award and the Student Service Leadership Award. The Society, which organizes and hosts the brunch, is an organization of university faculty, staff, and administrators who embrace the spirit of…
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Penn State Great Valley Accounting Student Turns Internship Into Full-Time Job
Internships provide students with invaluable real-world experience that supplements their classroom knowledge — and can lead to exciting job opportunities, which Penn State Great Valley master of professional accounting student Bolortungalag Mijiddorj can attest to. After spending the summer as an audit intern with BDO USA, a global accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and financial advisory services worldwide, Mijiddorj was…
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West Chester University Wells School of Music Will Host Its 15th Annual Trumpet Festival
West Chester University’s esteemed Wells School of Music will present the 15th Annual Trumpet Festival from Feb. 16-18. Events take place on and off campus over three days. Some events are ticketed. The Trumpet Festival’s daily events include exhibits, coachings, warm-ups, and classes on Friday and Saturday in West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, Swope…
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Eastern University Awarded Hunger-Free Campus Grant to Expand Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry
Eastern University has received the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The award totals $39,618 and will support the efforts of the Student Government Association’s Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry on campus. The pantry was created to fight food insecurity and ensure that the basic needs of all students are being met. This…
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Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO to Speak at Blue Vault Bowman Alts Summit and Learn & Grow Investment Summit
Frederick Hubler, Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer, will participate in speaking engagements throughout the year to help others learn about the value and growth of the alternative investments industry. To kick off the month of March, Hubler will speak at the Learn & Grow Investment Summit 2024. The first event will…
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Immaculata Symphony Will Present Its Annual Children’s Concert Feb. 25
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual children’s concert, Carnival of the Animals, on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 3 PM in Alumnae Hall on the Immaculata University campus. A concert for all ages, the annual children’s concert presents unique, interactive musical experiences that are both entertaining and educational. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides on Important Car Insurance Case (Rush v. Erie)
On Jan. 29, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided Rush v. Erie Insurance holding that a Regular Use Exclusion was valid and could be used to deny payment of underinsurance benefits under a personal car insurance policy. This decision has widespread implications for drivers of company cars as well as workers who regularly drive vehicles that they…
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U.S. Green Building Council Awards LEED Gold Certification to WCU’s Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons
West Chester University’s 175,000-square-foot Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC) turned solid gold this month with the news of its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, based in Washington, DC. The coveted award was recently announced during a meeting of the university’s Sustainability Council,…
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NFL Selects Four West Chester University Students as Interns
As thoughts turn to the upcoming Super Bowl, four West Chester University students are readying for their own NFL experience. After having emerged successfully from a rigorous selection process, four West Chester University students in the university’s graduate Athletic Training program will intern with NFL teams nationwide this summer. “Four WCU students landing NFL internships…
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Two Notable Alumnae Named WCU’s 2024 Drum Majors for Justice
At the West Chester University Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch on Jan. 26, two highly accomplished alumnae were recognized as Drum Majors for Justice. Nicole Barkley-Jones (’99) has over 20 years of legal and higher education administration experience. She is the inaugural Associate Director of Title IX Operations in the Office of the Provost at…
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