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Solid Leadership, Strategic Decisions Make WCU the Crown Jewel of the State System of Higher Education
West Chester University, currently celebrating its 150th anniversary, has emerged as the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s most successful institution. Susan Snyder covered the academic distinction for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded in 1871, WCU has continued to grow, despite the state system losing 22 percent of overall enrollment since 2010. The school, which is…
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DELCO Today Exists to Grow Our Affiliate Partners’ Businesses, Strengthen Communities
In the almost four years that DELCO Today has been in business, we have carved out an important niche as a vehicle for sharing positive, upbeat stories that celebrate the Delaware County experience. While we are flattered when someone calls us a “news site” or “online newspaper,” we do not practice journalism. Rather, we practice…
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The Incredible Changes Coming to Longwood Gardens Through “Longwood Reimagined”
Longwood Gardens has already long been an incredible place to visit, but come 2024 it will become even more remarkable courtesy of Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience. This is a $250 million project that is expanding the gardens by 17 acres, as well as reconstructing and refurbishing other major sections to enhance them for…
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WCU Students Face a Different Kind of Testing This Fall
West Chester University now plans to randomly test students who do not voluntarily submit COVID-19 vaccination proof. Susan Snyder covered the change in policy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The university originally stated it would not seek vaccination verifications, thinking it had no legal standing to do so. When evidence emerged to the contrary, administrators changed…
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DELCO Escape: 11 Best Places to Go After You Visit Longwood Gardens
In last week’s DELCO Escape post we went through the must-have experiences to enjoy when you visit Longwood Gardens. And the week before that we laid out everything you need to know in advance to prepare for your visit. But since your visit to Longwood Gardens will probably take three to four hours, especially if…
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Delaware County Leadership: Bill McSwain, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bill McSwain, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up “southern” in West Chester; the lessons he learned competing on the tennis and wrestling teams at Henderson High School; and being inspired to constantly push himself by his fellow Ivy League students at Yale. McSwain also discussed…
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Live Music Returns to WCU on Thursday with Criterions Jazz Ensemble’s Free Alumni Concert
Live music is back at West Chester University. Alumni of the Wells School of Music’s Criterions Jazz Ensemble — who typically gather in July for a reunion and free public concert but could not last year due to the COVID pandemic — will once again take the stage to perform jazz, swing, and big band…
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Delaware County Leadership: Glen Macnow, WIP and TV Host, Beer Slinger, PR Consultant
Havertown resident Glen Macnow, the long-time WIP sports-talk host, part-owner of Conshohocken Brewing Company, and the man who can’t quite get over the fact that people pay him to “talk about sports and beer, coach writing and write what I think,” recently sat down for an interview with DELCO Today. He spoke about growing up…
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‘We’re All in This Together’: WCU Police Department Welcomes Six New Officers
The West Chester University Police Department recently welcomed six new police officers in a special ceremony to recognize their commitment to strengthening relationships within the educational community while protecting the rights of all people. WCU Director and Chief of Police Ray Stevenson formally welcomed and presented the department’s newest officers to an audience comprised of…
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Career Corner: Unusual Yet Effective Ways to Make Your Résumé Stand Out
Everyone wants to stand out in their résumé, and yet we generally pass down the same rules for what to include on one. That contradiction sends a muddled message that leaves people unsure if being unique in your résumé is a good thing or not. Courtesy of John Spooner of CNBC, being different is good,…
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DELCO Careers – West Chester University
Enrolling more than 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the 14-institution Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1871, WCU is a comprehensive public institution, offering a diverse range of more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 50 fields of study. Director of the Dowdy Multicultural…
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Delaware County Leadership: Blair Rush, Southeast Region President at C&N
Blair Rush, Southeast Region President at C&N, spoke with DELCO Today about spending his entire life in Bucks County; his memories playing baseball and how the sport helped him become a leader; how being diagnosed with diabetes as a teenager changed his life; and beginning his banking career right out of high school and then…
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MONTCO Today, BUCKSCO Today Looking to Hire Goal-Oriented Individual to Serve as Community Ambassador
Where can you live the American dream of building financial security, work remotely, and love every minute of it? Right here, as a part of our team that makes a positive impact on local communities every day. American Community Journals (ACJ) – the parent company of VISTA Today, DELCO Today, MONTCO Today, and BUCKSCO Today…
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WCU Students Staff New E-Commerce Site Created by Adjunct Professor
Small businesses suffered during the pandemic but a new online platform — staffed by recent West Chester University grads and students — is now available to help small artisan businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region market their products virtually. NazBi launched in late May. It’s the brainchild of Komeil Nasrollahi, business engagement manager for the…
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National Publication Names WCU’s Division of Student Affairs a ‘Most Promising Place to Work’
For the third consecutive year, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading source of national news covering diversity in higher education, has named West Chester University’s Division of Student Affairs one of its “Most Promising Places to Work” for 2021. WCU is one of only two universities in Pennsylvania to have earned the prestigious distinction…
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Delaware County Leadership: Mark A. Devey, Head of School, Perkiomen School
Mark A. Devey, the Head of School at Perkiomen School, spoke with MONTCO Today about being born in Pittsburgh and growing up in Bethlehem, where his father was the headmaster of Moravian Academy; his passion for sports, particularly soccer, which he played not only on the collegiate level but also internationally; and why he chose…
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In the Garden With Andrew: Planting Tropicals in the Garden
By Andrew Bunting May is one of my favorite times on the gardening calendar. I like to give my garden a tropical touch by adding wonderful plants like bananas, cannas, and elephant ears. Over the last few weeks, I have been combing some of my favorite nurseries for some new tropicals. Last weekend, I made…
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WCU Partners with Penn Fusion Soccer Academy/EPL Sports to Offer Youth Leadership Certificate Program
West Chester University has teamed up with Penn Fusion Soccer Academy/EPL Sports to provide a Youth Leadership certificate program on campus from June 28-30. This program is designed for individuals ages 16-22. Over three days, attendees will be onsite at WCU’s campus and equipped with skills to lead themselves and others to be successful in…
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