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Triple Major at WCU Earns Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Uruguay
This time next year, Maeve King will be in Uruguay, South America, as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA). At West Chester University, King is a triple major in Spanish, German, and Political Science, with a minor in Latin American and Latino Studies. The support of inspiring faculty is one reason King, who grew up…
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WCU to Welcome Inaugural Class of Physician Assistant Students
West Chester University will welcome the first students into its new Physician Assistant Program this July after successfully applying for accreditation-provisional status from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). WCU’s is the only physician assistant program in Chester County. The first 27 students enrolling this year, selected from more than…
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WCU Concludes Commencements for Class of 2020, Preps for 14 Ceremonies for Class of 2021
West Chester University will conclude its in-person celebrations for the Class of 2020 today and prepare to celebrate the Class of 2021 beginning Friday, May 14. To adhere to social-distancing guidelines, the university is hosting smaller, in-person outdoor ceremonies in Farrell Stadium. By hosting 14 smaller, in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 one…
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WCU Announces the Return of Summer Camps and Programs
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer camps and programs. In-person camps on WCU’s campus are moving forward with COVID-19 safety protocols and modifications in place to ensure the safety of campers and staff. Some camps will still be delivered virtually. “West Chester University is thrilled to be able to invite the…
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Earth Week at WCU: Sidewalk Chalk, Museum Exhibit, and More
The entire West Chester community is invited to Chalk the Walk today with the borough mayor on Earth Day, April 22 (rain date is April 23), in one of the many events West Chester University is hosting for Earth Week. The chalking event is part of an Earth Day Art Stroll and Digital Art Festival…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music to Stage Drive-In Opera
Wells School of Music opera students at West Chester University are up for a new challenge this year – performing a drive-in opera. On Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1 at 8:30 PM, Wells School of Music’s Opera Theatre presents Gaetano Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love (L’elixir d’amore.) The performance will be staged in…
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Henry Winkler the Special Guest on Saturday at WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala
West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino and his wife, Susan Fiorentino, will host a virtual conversation with award-winning actor, director, producer, and writer Henry Winkler on Saturday, April 17 at 8 PM. The evening of entertainment is part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala – the 2021: G.A.L.A. $50 provides household…
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Level Up Your Project Management Skills, Prepare for the PMP Exam with WCU’s Eight-Week Workshop
Level up your project management skills by preparing for the PMPExam with West Chester University’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop that begins on Wednesday, April 21. The eight-week workshop is aimed at novice and experienced project managers aspiring to become a professional and/or seek professional credential in Project Management. It is designed to equip attendees with…
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WCU’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Cabaret à la Carte’ with Stars from Broadway as Benefit
Students, alumni, and special guests connected to West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will collaborate for the sake of a good cause when “Cabaret à la Carte” is presented virtually on Friday, April 16 and Friday, April 30 at 7:30 PM. “Cabaret à la Carte” is a two-night virtual performance series that features a variety of…
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Finalists Compete Today in WCU’s Virtual Business Idea Pitch Presented by Meridian Bank
Anyone who wants to start a business should watch budding entrepreneurs pitch their ideas in the annual Business Idea Competition hosted by West Chester University’s Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center. These finalists will compete virtually today, April 14, from 5-6:30 PM in a live event before a panel of judges that consists of angel…
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WCU Administrator One of 12 Higher-Education Officials in U.S. Chosen for Fulbright Program
A self-professed proponent of international education, Charity Alinda will have the opportunity to “walk the walk” on a higher education program in Taiwan in 2022. He is one of the 12 U.S. higher education officials chosen for Fulbright’s International Educators Administrators (IEA) seminar. Born in Uganda, Alinda is assistant director of international programs in West…
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Famed Mentalist Performs Virtual Mind-Reading, Illusion Show on April 1 as Part of WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala
Famed mentalist and illusionist Wayne Hoffman will provide an evening of impossible, reality-bending mysteries in “Distant Deceptions: An Interactive Virtual Mind-Reading & Illusion Show” as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala on Saturday, April 1 at 7 PM. Click here to purchase access to the event. For more information, contact…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music to Host Virtual Jazz Fest Next Week
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University will again bring world-class entertainment and free jazz to the community in the form of the 30th Annual Jazz Festival. From March 24-27, students, educators, and audiences alike are invited to enjoy virtual jazz concerts and participate in live and pre-recorded master classes with jazz ensembles…
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WCU Opens Doors to the STEM Workplace: More Seats at a Longer Table
Working professionals in STEM fields are in critical demand, as the number of STEM jobs in the U.S. is projected to grow by 8.9 percent through 2024. With increased job availability, the STEM workplace is looked upon to establish a more welcoming environment for all, including women, people of color, and other groups typically underrepresented…
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Costumes, Set Creations Made from Post-Consumer Waste on Exhibit at WCU from March 20-26
Three associate professors at West Chester University find themselves in a new role this month when “Carnival of Ruin: The Exhibit” opens as part of the Art + Design season in the John H. Baker Gallery, E.O Bull Center for the Arts. Open to the public and campus community from March 20-26, “Carnival of Ruin:…
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Nutrition Prof at WCU Honored for Exceptional Teaching for Dietetic Education
Jeanie Subach, an associate professor of nutrition at West Chester University, has been recognized by the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) unit of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her exceptional teaching and student mentorship. Subach earned the NDEP South Eastern Region Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award in the Dietetic Internship category for…
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WCU President Chris Fiorentino Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100
West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino has been named to The Philadelphia Business Journal’sPower 100 list for 2021. Determined by the publication’s editorial team, the annual list is known to be comprised of the 100 most inspiring people in the Philadelphia region. “The 2021 group of leaders spans a variety of industries — from healthcare…
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Cartooning with a Disney Artist Up Next as Part of WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala
A Disney cartoonist will lead a virtual audience through the basics of cartooning as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala – the 2021: G.A.L.A. Artist Keelan Parham will guide up to 40 participants through a lesson in shapes and animal drawings on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 PM. $100 provides…
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