West Chester
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Aston Teen/Artist Publishes Children’s Book
At only 15 years old, Elle Fox of Aston, Delaware County, is already on her way to a successful creative arts career. This Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (West Chester) student has already written, illustrated, and published a 2022 children’s book, Meatball and Birdie. It’s a story that resonates with Fox. The plot, at its surface,…
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West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance Presents ‘Spring Awakening’ Performance Tonight
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents “Spring Awakening” from Oct. 20 – 23, 2022 with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik. It is based on the play by Frank Wedekind. Spring Awakening runs Thursday – Saturday, Oct. 20 – 22, at 7:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and…
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The Great DuBois Circus Act Comes to West Chester for One Night Only
The Great DuBois, the two-person circus act that was showcased in the movie The Greatest Showman, is coming to West Chester University for one performance only on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public at wcupatix.com or 610.436.2266. The performance will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in the Philips…
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WCU Enrollment Remains Strong, Includes Largest First-Year Class in its History
Enrolling the largest first-year class in its history (3,006 first-year students in fall 2022 compared to 2,628 in fall 2021), West Chester University (WCU) remains the destination of choice for numerous students, as confirmed today by final census data. WCU’s overall enrollment continues to be robust and impressive as the country emerges from a pandemic…
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SCORE: Celebrating Women-Owned Business Success: October 21
Women are starting and running small businesses at a record rate not experienced before in the US. They are doing this with noteworthy skill, expertise, and determination that has made women’s entrepreneurship a driving force in our national economy. Facts and figures are proof of the latest significant progress:* *Women in Business Statistics. Fundera www.fundera.com/resources/women-owned-business-statistics#…
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WCU Awarded for Diversity Efforts Third Year in a Row
For the third year in a row, West Chester University holds the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. INSIGHT is the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. 103 colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada were selected. The HEED award measures the level of achievement and commitment to broadening diversity…
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West Chester University Officially Unveils New Sciences and Engineering Building
West Chester University’s recent ribbon-cutting of the SECC building is the latest evidence that the university is a powerhouse to be reckoned with. On Thursday, Sept. 15, WCU officially cut the ribbon on a building project that is estimated to total more than $130 million; it is, the most complex building in the university’s history. …
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WCU Community Welcomed Back as Enthusiastic Goals Unveiled
A welcome back address Thursday afternoon for the West Chester University community was filled with great optimism as the school begins its fall semester. Student success, student diversity, inclusiveness, and academic excellence topped a list of goals, achieved with the support of tutors, on-campus student success coordinators, and a community of educators. West Chester University…
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Origin of Popular Nursery Rhyme Is Thought to be West Chester
The popular nursery rhyme “Miss Mary Mack,” which can often be heard on school playgrounds throughout the country, is thought to have originated in West Chester, writes Jacob Uitti for American Songwriter. “Miss Mary Mack,” inspired by a performer in Ephraim Williams’ circus in the 1880s, was originally published in The Counting Out Rhymes of…
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Academy of Notre Dame Athlete Maggie Pina Sets Out an Unusual Goal
Academy of Notre Dame de Namur graduate Maggie Pina had originally set out to play field hockey at Villanova University, but later switched paths to join the women’s basketball team at Boston University. Now, she has combined her love of both sports at the college level, writes Mark Fraenkel for Boston University’s The Daily Free…
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West Chester-Based IT Edge Unveils New Initiative Program
Local IT consulting firm, IT Edge, has just unveiled a new monthly initiative. Each month, IT Edge will be focusing on different industry services, and what they can provide for clients in that industry. Each month, IT Edge will be offering different incentives to clients in this particular industry. These incentives stand as a way…
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Local Tech Company Aids Emerging Restaurant Amidst COVID-19
In an already heavily saturated market, Newbolds Food & Libations opened their doors in 2020, during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite opening during arguably one of the worst times in history for the food service industry, Newbolds partnered with local technology consulting company, IT Edge, to grow their company into the staple it…
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West Chester-Based Tech Company Assists Underprivileged Communities in Chester County
Ensuring safe housing, food, and education are some of the most important things a community can offer. The Community, Youth and Women’s Alliance of Chester County (CYWA) offers all those things and more. Read on to find out more about these programs, and how West Chester based company, IT Edge, helped them grow their visibility…
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Area Pet Rescue Welcomes Beagles Liberated from Virginia Breeding, Research Facility
Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester is the first in the region to step up and help some of the thousands of beagles that were rescued from an Envigo breeding and research facility in Central Virginia earlier this month, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The Humane Society of the United States is currently securing…
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West Chester-Based Tech Company Helps to Grow Local Healthcare Businesses
When it’s time to ask for help with your mental or physical health, many people don’t know where to start. There are hundreds of similar businesses, all claiming they are the best. With a plethora of healthcare options to choose from, local technology consulting company, IT Edge, is helping local healthcare professionals make their message…
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As an Award-Winning Construction Company, Pancoast & Clifford’s Fingerprints Are All Over Delco
As a general contracting and construction management company that employs more than 25 professionals, maintains a network of skilled subcontractors, and regularly generates more than $25 million in annual revenue, Pancoast & Clifford’s fingerprints are all over Greater Philadelphia. For all the high-profile construction projects that the West Chester-based firm has overseen, and for all…
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WCU Foundation Wins CASE Circle of Excellence Award
West Chester University/Foundation is the recipient of a 2022 CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award in Special Events and Online Fundraisers for the 2021: G.A.L.A. (Give. Advance. Lead. Achieve.). CASE—the Council for Advancement and Support of Education—is a global, not-for-profit membership association with a vision to advance education to transform lives and society. CASE received…
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WCU to Host Free Jazz Concert on July 21
Alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, will take the stage for a free concert on Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building on 700 South High Street. The concert will also be available via…
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