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West Chester University Cooking Program Expands to Help Young Adults with Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities
Powered by a mighty nutrition professor who came up with a delicious way to help young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) in the community gain cooking independence and self-confidence, the Ram Chef Program provides culinary instruction, nutrition education and food safety skills to eager young adults with IDD during the academic year in a new…
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46 Percent More Employers Have Been Recruiting WCU Grads Over The Past Five Years
It’s cap and gown season and numerous college graduates at West Chester University have a lot to celebrate — new degrees and new jobs. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook report for the Class of 2023, employers are planning to hire 3.9 percent more graduates from the Class of 2023…
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Wilmington University is a Leader in a Trauma-Informed State
Traumas great and small can tear gaps in the fabric of daily life. The father who has trouble holding a job still suffers the sting of battered childhood. An elderly widow struggles to emerge from the isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic. A teen is embarrassed on social media when she flunks her driver’s test. According…
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More than 3,300 Students to Graduate at WCU Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 15 separate WCU commencement ceremonies to accommodate more than 3,300* spring graduates and their guests. The main campus ceremonies take place between Friday, May 12, and Sunday, May 14, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. There are 2,465 students* eligible to graduate at West Chester…
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WCU Students Donate Furniture to Community Warehouse Project
For the first time, WCU has organized a furniture collection (Move Out Give Back) for students living off-campus that will benefit the Chester County nonprofit Community Warehouse Project (CWP), as well as the environment. Jacinda Maus, a senior media and culture major interning in the university’s Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services, developed the pilot…
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Rare Steel Heavyweight Train Car That Became Part of ‘Paoli Local’ Restaurant to be Restored
A rare anthracite-region steel heavyweight office Lehigh & New England Railroad train car that was part of the ‘Paoli Local’ restaurant in Strafford for nearly three decades will be moved and restored, writes Dan Cupper for Trains.com. The only known surviving passenger car from the Lehigh & New England Railroad has been rescued by the…
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Why Alternative Strategies Represent A New Frontier In Investing
The world of investing has come a long way since the days of buying and holding stocks and bonds. With the advent of technology and the globalization of markets, investors have more choices than ever. Once reserved for the ultra-wealthy, alternative strategies investing is becoming increasingly accessible to retail investors. In this article, we’ll explore…
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Family-Owned Brewery Coming to Phoenixville
Phoenixville is about to get another brewery, to the joy of many local beer aficionados, writes Breweries in Pennsylvania. Phoenixville locals Steve and Kara Rogacki are planning to open their Twelve78 Brewing Company at 35 Bridge Street this fall. The family-owned brewery previously took part in the first-ever Pennsylvania Homebrew Invitational where it received rave…
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Two WCU Women Take on Gender Gap in Computer Science
Over the last two months, Jessica Arriaga and Erin Shaughnessy, WCU Honors College computer science majors, have been addressing the gender gap within the field of computer science. Realizing the magnitude of the issue, they decided to work within the campus and local communities at the younger level to encourage more women to go into…
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Historic Ferris Wheel Returns to Phoenixville to Become 74-Foot Statue of Americana
Phoenixville Borough Council has formally reserved a location where a Ferris wheel — that was built with Phoenixville steel and served, for almost 100 years, as the signature feature of the boardwalk in Asbury Park, New Jersey — will return to its birthplace to become “74-foot statue of Americana,” writes Jerry Carino for The Asbury…
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West Chester Technology Consultant Helps Fellow IT Company Find Their Footing
As we all know, running a small business can be extremely difficult. Whether you’re going through periods of extreme business where you don’t have enough staff to keep up with demand, or if you’re going through periods of extreme slowness when it feels like it might not pick back up again. Regardless of what stage…
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Malvern Bank Supports Mission of Equestrian Nonprofit Gateway HorseWorks
“When Malvern Bank supports an industry, we don’t do so halfway,” said Anthony C. Weagley, President and CEO of Malvern Bank, National Association. Malvern Bank launched its Equestrian Business in 2017, providing financial services including private banking and investment management to horse owners, horse farms, and other equestrian-related clientele. The business is tailored to the…
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Three Lamb McErlane Partners Recognized as ‘Top Lawyers 2023’
Lamb McErlane PC partners Rocco P. Imperatrice, III, Ronald A. Amarant, and Kathleen O’Connell Bell were recognized as “Top Lawyers 2023” by the Delaware County Daily Times’ Readers’ Choice. Imperatrice focuses his practice on real estate and land development, commercial litigation, including employment discrimination defense litigation, higher education, and corporate and business representation. Meanwhile, Amarant focuses his…
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Community Walk for Autism Led by Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation College Program at WCU
Prior to the university’s traditional Spring Football Scrimmage on Friday, April 28, the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation College Program at West Chester University (WCU) hosted an indoor walk for autism that drew more than 100 neighbors and friends to Sturzebecker Health Science Center Gym on South Campus. Lines of people, including members of the Golden…
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IT Edge Helps Prepare HVAC Professionals This Month for Summertime Services
With summer right around the corner, it’s an important time for HVAC professionals to be marketing themselves correctly. Nobody likes being uncomfortable, especially in their own home. So, with the right amount of digital marketing, the months leading up to summer can be a very lucrative time for HVAC professionals. Local technology consulting company, IT…
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S&T Bank Branch Manager Maintains Commitment to Community
S&T Bank branch manager Ratnam Rakesh and his team are always ready to lend a hand whether you are a new customer or have stepped through their doors many times before. For over 120 years, S&T Bank has been committed to personal banking and helping customers meet their financial goals. The bank’s strength lies in…
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WCU Named a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
West Chester University has earned a national honor for sustainability from the U.S. Department of Education. WCU is among the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. West Chester University was nominated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. WCU excelled in the three focus areas promoted by the ED-GRS initiative:…
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Immaculata University Opens Registration for Flexible Summer Sessions
Registration for Immaculata University’s summer sessions is open for current undergraduates and visiting students who are looking to complete major requirements, get ahead in their studies, or just take an elective. Take advantage of summer courses to fulfill general education requirements in biology, business, chemistry, English composition, Spanish, psychology, or music. The summer schedule includes three options:…
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