• Wilmington University is Committed to Military Students

    Wilmington University is Committed to Military Students

    For military service members and veterans, a college degree represents a crucial step in the transition to civilian life, and Wilm U’s Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success program can help make that possible. “Higher education serves as a critical component to long-term success while volunteering to serve, as well as after service,” said James Webb,…

  • ‘Beyond My Wildest Expectations’: WCU Dean Returns From Fulbright Program Experience in Vietnam

    ‘Beyond My Wildest Expectations’: WCU Dean Returns From Fulbright Program Experience in Vietnam

    A well-respected researcher, scholar, chemist, and advocate for all things STEM, West Chester University Dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics Radha Pyati had one item on her academic bucket list that she always wanted to pursue — a Fulbright. Yearning transformed into reality when Pyati received word from the U.S. Department of State…

  • IT Edge Details How Managed IT Can Help Small Businesses

    IT Edge Details How Managed IT Can Help Small Businesses

    Today, almost all of the business world is built with technology. Whether you’re hosting websites or managing client information with spreadsheet software, technology is an integral part of day-to-day functions at any given business.  Unfortunately, when technology is so prevalent, there are bound to be issues. Life and business move too quickly for you to…

  • Qlik to Assist Leading IT Innovator in Analyzing, Drawing Insight from Data

    Qlik to Assist Leading IT Innovator in Analyzing, Drawing Insight from Data

    Qlik has announced that NTT Data Corporation, the leading innovator of IT and business services, has adopted Qlik Sense to analyze and actively draw insights from highly dense procurement data on externally acquired IT products and services. NTT Data has been at the forefront of transforming businesses through digital and IT modernization and managed services, enabling…

  • CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Recognized as ‘Outstanding Citizen’ at Awards Dinner

    CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Recognized as ‘Outstanding Citizen’ at Awards Dinner

    Frederick Hubler, CEO and Chief Wealth Strategist of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Chester Springs, will be honored at the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual of Awards dinner. The event will be held at RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve in Phoenixville on Tuesday, March 28 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Each year,…

  • Film Director to Visit WCU to Discuss The Bell Affair

    Film Director to Visit WCU to Discuss The Bell Affair

    As part of a series of events celebrating Black History Month, West Chester University welcomes Kwakiutl L. Dreher on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 4:30 PM for a free presentation on the creation of her animated, feature-length film, The Bell Affair, which was released in June 2022. She will detail her journey as the director, producer, and…

  • WilmU’s FinTech Certificates Explore the Future of Finance

    WilmU’s FinTech Certificates Explore the Future of Finance

    Financial technology, or “FinTech,” is changing the way that banking does business. The rise of encrypted transactions, mobile payment apps, digital lending, blockchain networks, and other advances has automated and improved the delivery of financial services for businesses and consumers. It has also created an entirely new career path. Wilmington University offers two FinTech-focused certificate…

  • Rhythm of the Dance to Dazzle at West Chester University

    Rhythm of the Dance to Dazzle at West Chester University

    The worldwide Irish Music and Dance Spectacular, Rhythm of the Dance, will take the stage at West Chester University on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public at wcupatix.com/wculive or 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street in…

  • West Chester University to Welcome Erin Brockovich for President’s Speaker Series

    West Chester University to Welcome Erin Brockovich for President’s Speaker Series

    Famed law clerk and the subject of the 2000 Oscar-winning film named for her, Erin Brockovich will speak at West Chester University on Saturday, March 11, at 8 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public at wcupatix.com or 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S.…

  • WilmU Alumna Performed Super Bowl Coin Toss as One of Pat Tillman Scholars Honorary Team Captains

    WilmU Alumna Performed Super Bowl Coin Toss as One of Pat Tillman Scholars Honorary Team Captains

    Wilmington University alumna Fabersha Flynt was on the 50-yard line and performed the coin toss for Super Bowl LVII as one of four Pat Tillman Scholars honorary team captains.  The Tillman Scholarship honors Cpl. Patrick Daniel Tillman, Jr., a record-setting safety for the Arizona Cardinals who turned down a three-year, multi-million-dollar deal with the Cardinals…

  • Qlik Helps Boost Store Operational Performance for Companies Like Urban Outfitters

    Qlik Helps Boost Store Operational Performance for Companies Like Urban Outfitters

    Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Urban Outfitters is a lifestyle retailer selling women’s and men’s clothing and accessories, a range of items for interior furnishing and décor and a music and technology collection. With 550 stores in the USA and 100 across Europe and the UK, gaining daily visibility of actionable data was…

  • Essential Utilities Partners on Cobbs Creek Golf Course Restoration

    Essential Utilities Partners on Cobbs Creek Golf Course Restoration

    The Cobbs Creek Foundation and Essential Utilities have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to help revitalize one of Philadelphia’s largest green spaces, the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, and enhance the quality of life for all residents in the region through a $1 million donation from its Essential Foundation.  The funding and partnership will support CCF’s…

  • Reading Area Community College, WCU Agree to Dual Admission

    Reading Area Community College, WCU Agree to Dual Admission

    As part of a first-time partnership, Reading Area Community College (RACC) and West Chester University (WCU) came together to sign a dual admission degree completion agreement that will enhance greater access to a baccalaureate degree for RACC students. The new agreement between the two institutions enables qualified, enrolled RACC students to earn an associate degree…

  • WCU Welcomes Executive Director of Philadelphia’s Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery

    WCU Welcomes Executive Director of Philadelphia’s Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery

    On Monday, Feb. 13, at 3:30 PM, Gwen Ragsdale will present a free lecture in person and virtually in West Chester University’s Philips Autograph Library, located at the corner of High Street and University Avenue. Ragsdale is the founder and executive director of Philadelphia’s Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery, which is the only slavery museum in Philadelphia…

  • Second-year Student Named Miss West Chester University 2023

    Second-year Student Named Miss West Chester University 2023

    West Chester University (WCU) student Madelyn Rowan was crowned Miss West Chester University 2023 during the 24th live competition held on Saturday, Feb. 4. Rowan is an International Business and Supply Chain Management dual major from Lake Wynonah, PA. Julie Stinson, Miss WCU 2022, completed her final duty after her year of service by placing…

  • CEO of Chester Springs-Based Creative Capital Featured in Local ESPN, NFL Ads

    CEO of Chester Springs-Based Creative Capital Featured in Local ESPN, NFL Ads

    Frederick Hubler, CEO and Chief Wealth Strategist of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Chester Springs, will be featured in two advertisements on the ESPN and NFL networks leading up to the Super Bowl. Super Bowl commercials are a great way to market businesses as well as to enjoy some entertainment. Hubler will be featured…

  • How WCU Athletic Training Alumna Julie Frymyer Played a Role in Upcoming Super Bowl

    How WCU Athletic Training Alumna Julie Frymyer Played a Role in Upcoming Super Bowl

    The 2023 Super Bowl will be another nail-biter as two of today’s best quarterbacks (QB) in the NFL — Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes — compete in Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 12. The historic match-up is happening in large part thanks to the professional healing skills of WCU…