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Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in West Chester, Across Commonwealth
Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca joined leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and federal and local officials to highlight the importance of identifying and replacing lead and galvanized service lines in Pennsylvania. Officials gathered in West Chester to celebrate over $4 million being invested by Aqua throughout parts of Chester County. The loan,…
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Two WCU Biologists Recognized in New Online Directory Recognizing Hispanic and Latinx Scientists
Dr. Oné R. Pagán and Dr. Manuela Ramalho, both West Chester University (WCU) Biology Faculty, have been named to the Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists, a grassroots effort developed to showcase the expertise, talents, and diversity of Hispanic and Latinx scientific faculty in the United States. The atlas was created as a space to build community and…
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West Chester University Presents The Silhouettes Nov. 2
The Silhouettes, known as America’s premiere shadow dance company and made famous as finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT), will perform at West Chester University (WCU) on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public online or by calling 610.436.2266. The performance takes place in the Emilie K.…
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West Chester University Welcomes Poet Ramya Ramana to Campus for Free Public Reading Oct. 22
West Chester University (WCU) welcomes New York-based poet Ramya Ramana, former Youth Poet Laureate of New York City, to campus for a poetry reading on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 4:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public. The reading is in WCU’s Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street,…
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One of the Greatest Composers of the 20th Century Has Roots in West Chester
West Chester was home to Samuel Barber, who is considered by many to be the greatest musical composer of the 20th century, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine. You will see several nods to the composer around downtown, marking his childhood homes. When Barber was 7 years old, he wrote his first original music…
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WCU Department of Theatre & Dance Presents the New Musical ‘Be More Chill’ Oct. 17-20
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents the musical Be More Chill from Oct. 17-20. Guest Director Devon Sinclair helms the show. The music and lyrics are by Joe Iconis, with libretto by Joe Tracz. Be More Chill is based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini. Be More…
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Get the Inside Scoop on West Chester’s Newest Hotel in the Heart of Downtown
Hotel Indigo West Chester, a new luxury hotel from InterContinental Hotels Group which has locations around the world, is set to open in downtown West Chester early next year, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight. The property has been in the works for months and is designed to reflect the culture, history, and architecture…
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WCU To Host Sustainability Double Feature on Oct. 16 Featuring Greg Wrenn and Zach Brown
Writer Greg Wrenn turned to coral reefs and a psychedelic tea called ayahuasca in search of healing from complex PTSD. Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis is his deeply researched account of that journey and the subject of his free presentation at West Chester University on Wednesday, Oct. 16. This event begins at 3:30 PM in…
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WCU’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference Highlights Empowerment Through Collaboration
During National Women’s Small Business Month this October, West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurial Center and SCORE of Chester and Delaware Counties, in partnership with the Chamber Alliance of Chester County, celebrate the important contributions and achievements of women-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs with the WCU Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference. This in-person event will be held at Sykes…
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West Chester University’s New President Laurie Bernotsky Offers an Inclusive Vision
The new president of West Chester University wants you to call her Laurie, and if she needs to talk to you, she’ll probably bring snacks. But don’t let the informality fool you. Dr. R. Laurie Bernotsky, West Chester University’s new 16th president, is all about getting to work exploring ideas that are good for the…
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WCU Earns Fifth HEED Award for Excellence in Advancing DEI
For the fifth consecutive year, West Chester University has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This national honor recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). “The HEED Award demonstrates engagement in…
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WCU Hosts ‘Show Her the Money’ Screening To Amplify Women’s Voices in Entrepreneurship
In a powerful precursor to West Chester University’s upcoming Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference on Oct. 18, the campus hosted a screening of Show Her the Money, a documentary highlighting the struggles and successes of women entrepreneurs in securing venture capital. The screening on Sept. 25, organized by WCU’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center and the Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic, focused on…
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Dr. Kyle J. Boyer Will Deliver WCU’s Fifth Annual Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture Oct. 10
Educator, Minister, and Social Justice Advocate Dr. Kyle J. Boyer will deliver the Fifth Annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 3:00 PM at West Chester University. He will discuss “America’s Alternative: Embracing the Prophetic Possibilities of Frederick Douglass” in the University’s Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Building…
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Made From Scratch, Yori’s Church Street Bakery Offers Delectable Desserts in West Chester
Yori’s Church Street Bakery in West Chester is family-owned, operated, and delivers daily freshly made baked goods, reports staff for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The husband-and-wife duo started the bakery 12 years ago. The bakery takes a ton of Thanksgiving pie orders, including pumpkin, apple, blueberry, and peach. There is also a wide range of cookies,…
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Chester County Town Named One of the Best Places to Retire by Travel + Leisure
West Chester has been listed as one of the best places to retire in Pennsylvania, writes Katie Seemann for Travel + Leisure. For many, choosing where to retire to can be a difficult choice. Between housing cost, healthcare options, weather, and social activities, there is a lot to consider. The town has much to offer…
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West Chester University Presents Comedian Trey Kennedy Oct. 25
Trey Kennedy, the star Comedian made famous on social media platforms, will take the stage at West Chester University for one performance only on Friday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to the public online or at 610.436.2266. The performance will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial…
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WCU Basketball Court Honors Coach Legends Deirdre Kane and Dick DeLaney ’69
In true Golden Ram spirit, West Chester University (WCU) recently named its newly designed basketball court after two beloved University basketball coaches who are living legends — former Women’s Basketball Coach Deirdre Kane and former Men’s Basketball Coach Dick DeLaney ’69. More than 300 alumni, former West Chester University athletes, friends, and members of the…
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Walking in Their Shoes: Reentry Exercise Simulates Life for the Formerly Incarcerated
Reentry isn’t always rocket science. For recently paroled individuals, it means reentering society. These individuals — who might leave prison without a home, a car, or a job — may feel as though they need an advanced degree just to navigate the complicated galaxy of agencies they encounter as they reenter civilian life. To help…
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