West Chester University
West Chester University (WCU), located in West Chester, is a hub of academic diversity and vibrant student life. The university’s commitment to student success is emphasized by Lorraine “Laurie” Bernotsky who replaced Chris Fiorentino as President of West Chester University on July 1st, 2024.
With 180+ academic programs, 300+ clubs, and a location near major east coast cities including Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore, WCU offers a transformative journey to over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Address: 700 S High St, West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: (610) 436-1000
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Gov. Wolf Receives Letter of Support from Economists, Academics for His Minimum Wage Proposal
Gov. Tom Wolf recently revealed a letter signed by nearly 40 academics and economists in support of his proposal to gradually raise the state’s minimum…
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Hard Work Pays Off for Proprietor of Cheryl’s Southern Style Cuisine at Talen Energy Stadium
Cheryl Stevens, who has been serving delicious food from her stand at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester for a decade, is finally promoting her business…
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FROM CHESCO: WCU’s Marching Band Earns ‘Heisman Trophy of the Collegiate Band World’
West Chester University’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band is the recipient of the 2019 Sudler Trophy. Presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, the Sudler…
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Once Expelled from Bonner, Drexel Hill Native Has Become Philadelphia’s New Developer-Statesman
Philadelphia seems to have found its new developer-statesman in Brandywine Realty Trust CEO Gerard Sweeney, who is expanding the city through a number of projects,…
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Penn Wood Grad Aligns Her Love of Tastykakes with Her 9-to-5
Shelley McDonnough, a graduate of Penn Wood High School who attended West Chester University, has aligned her childhood love for Tastykakes with her profession, writes…
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Haverford High Grad Is Peerless After Reaching Milestone as Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Navy
Haverford High School graduate Cindy Timchal became the first lacrosse coach at the Division I level to win 500 games after the Navy women beat…
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WCU, Delaware County Community College Sign New Agreement to Benefit Students
West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have signed an on-site degree completion agreement that will enable associate degree graduates of the college to…
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“You Are Enough: Keeping It 100 With Yourself” Empowers People to Overcome Traps from Their Past
“You Are Enough: Keeping It 100 With Yourself” by Lisa Wright Bryant is a book/ journal that encourages people to face their past and present…
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Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Former WCU Quarterback, 9/11 Hero
Michael Horrocks, the West Chester University graduate who lost his life in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, will be inducted into the Capital…
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Upper Darby Grad Leads Penn State Brandywine Basketball Team to First League Title
The Penn State Brandywine men’s basketball team has won the Penn State University Athletic Conference title for the first time, writes Mike Jensen for the…
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WCU Prof Testifies During Redistricting Trial: ‘This Is a Gerrymandered Map’
While testifying recently at the state gerrymandering trial, West Chester University political science professor John J. Kennedy said that Pennsylvania’s congressional map takes splitting communities…
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Fit Body Boot Camp in Chadds Ford Perfect for People Pressed for Time
Chadds Ford’s Fit Body Boot Camp, run by fitness instructor Stacey Cutler, helps people of all ages and sizes work toward better health through fun…
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Upper Darby Native Pioneered Private Prison System
He had seen a lot of trouble throughout his lifetime, but the legacy of private security left by the late George Wackenhut, a 1937 graduate…
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World-Class Stunt Dog Experience Comes to West Chester on Friday
Want to watch some of the most talented dogs in the world perform air tricks, comedy antics, dance numbers, and athletic feats? The Stunt Dog…
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Cheyney University Eyes Change as Enrollment Declines
While West Chester University has seen its enrollment increase over the last six years, other state schools are experiencing the opposite. Some even fear for…
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New Ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Colleges Released
Penn State is among the Top 50 best public colleges nationwide, according to recent rankings from Buffalo Business First, writes Scott Thomas for the Philadelphia Business…
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With Tuition Increasing and Financial Aid Stagnating, Food Pantries a Necessity on College Campuses
With a growing number of students struggling to afford food, local and national universities have been recognizing and combating this troubling issue with on-campus food…
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Online Education at Delaware County Community College Ranks Among State’s Best
West Chester University ranked sixth out of 117 four-year colleges in Pennsylvania that offer online classes or degree programs, while Delaware County Community College checked…
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