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National Vietnam War Veterans Day to be Commemorated at WCU on March 29
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its withdrawal from Vietnam and honor all Vietnam veterans, insights not found in textbooks will be shared in person by several local Vietnam War veterans, as well as via the student reveal of a powerful Vietnam War Digital/Oral History project that has been in the making for two…
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Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize Committee Members to Visit West Chester University
West Chester University will host members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which selects the annual Nobel Peace Prize laureate, on Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. These esteemed guests will share conversations about issues related to global peace and conflict, fraternity, civil conversation in the face of conflict, and behind-the-scenes stories of how the…
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Immaculata to Host Undergraduate Online Information Session for Adult Students
Immaculata University will hold an online undergraduate information session on Wednesday, April 12 from 6 to 7 PM for adult students interested in earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. Attendees will learn about program offerings, convenient accelerated and online options, the college credit review process, and the personalized coaching and support Immaculata provides for adult learners. Immaculata offers…
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Meridian Bank Supports West Chester University’s Fund to Finish Scholarship to Aid Students in Completing Degrees
A longstanding connection and relationship with West Chester University has led Meridian Bank to be a proud supporter of its programs and fundraising events. Meridian Bank has historically contributed over $75,000 to West Chester University and recently donated $2,500 to their Fund to Finish Scholarship Program. Created in 2018 by an anonymous donor, Fund to…
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Immaculata Partners with Penn State Great Valley to Create MSN in Nursing Informatics
Through an innovative partnership, Immaculata University’s M.S.N. in Nursing Informatics is now offered in conjunction with Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies’ graduate certificate in analytics for managers. The new program in nursing informatics combines two credentials that integrate nursing science, computer science and information science to manage and communicate data and wisdom…
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WCU’s Department of Communication Sciences, Disorders Celebrates 100th Anniversary on World Voice Day
National World Voice Day will be recognized on the 100th anniversary of West Chester University’s Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders on Tuesday, March 21, 7 – 9 PM, in The Sciences and Engineering Center and The Commons, Ballroom A, located on campus at 155 University Avenue in West Chester. Bringing voice disorder scholars, speech-language pathologists as…
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Malvern Bank to Sponsor ‘Building Impact and How to Create Change’ Seminar
As a supporter of Chester County, Malvern Bank will be sponsoring a free interactive seminar presented by the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce (ERCC). This seminar is designed to bring together for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations in order to build impact and create change in their local communities. The seminar, “In the Know 2.0: Building…
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West Chester’s IT Edge Focuses On Making Dental Websites Squeaky Clean for March
With the winter months soon to be behind us, it’s time for people to start preparing for Spring and Summer. When people think about Spring and Summer, they think of new beginnings and rejuvenation. Additionally, people will start putting more effort into their appearance in order to feel and look good for the rapidly approaching…
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Grammy-Award Winning Artists Headline West Chester University’s Annual Jazz Festival
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community during the 33rd annual Jazz Festival from March 22 – 25, 2023. All performances except for the High School Jazz Festival are free and open to the public in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope…
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UK’s Largest Family-Owned Department Store Adopts Qlik Cloud
Qlik has announced that the UK’s largest family-owned department store, Fenwick, has adopted Qlik Cloud, to advance its analytics capabilities and empower more employees at the company to use data in their day-to-day roles. Fenwick, which launched its first store in Newcastle in 1882, is known for premium shopping and dining, with categories across beauty, fashion,…
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Immaculata’s Fashion Show Fundraiser Donates Prom Dresses to High Schoolers In Need
Immaculata University is holding its annual fashion show fundraiser on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Immaculata’s Great Hall at 6:30 PM. This year’s theme is “Hollywood SweetHearts.” The annual fundraiser raises money to provide prom dresses for struggling high school students so they can attend their prom. “While creating this show, the first thing we wanted to do was figure out how to…
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One-of-a-Kind Bachelor’s, Master’s Program Takes Quantum Leap at WCU
As the first and only bachelor’s/master’s program of its kind in the U.S., a new 3-2 dual degree program in Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) has launched to prepare students for a technical revolution — the emerging $3.2-billion quantum-computing market. In partnership with the University of Delaware (UD), the 3-2 dual-degree program allows students to spend three…
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WCU Alumni Featured on Today Show and NBC News for Critical Efforts in Education
West Chester University alumni Michael Flemming ’14 and Marsalis Chism ‘17, Martin Luther King High teachers, were recently featured on the Today Show’s Sunday Spotlight and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt for their involvement in a critical effort to have students taught by teachers who look like them. Flemming, Chism, and two other men…
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WCU’s Golden Rams Marching Band Celebrate ‘National Marching Music Day’
National Marching Music Day on March 4 is drumming up lots of interest on campus this year as West Chester University’s “Incomparable” Golden Rams prepare to “march forth” in the preeminent Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. “National Marching Music Day” serves as an annual day to honor the dedicated musicians, composers, and performers of marching music…
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Local Branch Manager Leads First Bank’s New Location in West Chester
First Bank has announced that their newly relocated West Chester branch will be managed by current branch manager and Chester County resident Jessica DiRocco. DiRocco, who was born and raised in Chester County, has been a core team member of First Bank’s West Chester location since the community bank entered the market in 2018. On March…
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WCU’s Department of Theatre & Dance to Present Charlotte’s Web
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will present Charlotte’s Web from March 3 – 5, 2023. One of the most beloved and celebrated pieces of children’s literature ever written, Charlotte’s Web is adapted to the stage by Joseph Robinette and directed by WCU Associate Professor of Theatre Charlie DelMarcelle. Charlotte’s Web runs Friday, March 3…
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Local Technology Consulting Company Launches New Podcast
You may have heard of local technology consulting company, IT Edge, in our publications before. Founded over 30 years ago, IT Edge has been dedicated to helping small businesses all throughout Chester County ever since. Now you can get IT Edge’s professional help and advice completely free of charge. It may seem too good to…
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Immaculata University to Host March Adult Undergrad and Grad Info Sessions
Immaculata University will hold two online admissions information sessions in March for adult undergraduate and graduate students interested in earning college degrees to improve their job prospects. Adult Undergraduate Online Info SessionSaturday, March 11, 10 AM Attendees will learn about program offerings, convenient accelerated and online options, and the personalized support Immaculata provides for adult…
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