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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Prepare to Earn the Gold Standard in Project Management with WCU’s Eight-Week Workshop
Level up your project management skills by preparing for the PMP exam with West Chester University’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop that begins on Sept. 29…
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West Chester University Thrives Among Challenges and Points to a Bright Future
West Chester’s 150th-anniversary celebration this weekend recognized its history as it looked toward a bright future for students. To West Chester University President Dr. Chris…
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2 Local Schools Join Forces to Give All Students Equal Access to a College Degree
An announcement from two local college presidents Wednesday afternoon is a game-changer for those who get left behind pursuing a college degree. West Chester University…
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WCU Alum, Nashville-Based Soul Singer Returns to Campus to Perform Free Public Concert on Friday
Nashville-based soul singer and songwriter Devon Gilfillian, who graduated from West Chester University in 2013 with a degree in psychology, will perform a free, public…
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Former WCU Quarterback, Co-Pilot of United Flight 175 Left an Indelible Mark on the World
Twenty years after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, friends and family remember countless heroes who lost their lives on the tragic day, writes Megan Magensky…
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WCU’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off with President’s Address, Outdoor Fanfare on Sept. 17
West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino will formally kick off WCU’s 150th anniversary in his “welcome back” address to students, faculty, staff, and the community…
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Solid Leadership, Strategic Decisions Make WCU the Crown Jewel of the State System of Higher Education
West Chester University, currently celebrating its 150th anniversary, has emerged as the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s most successful institution. Susan Snyder covered the…
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Former Springfield School District Superintendent to Serve on P.I.T. Trustees
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media has named three new board members to its Board of Trustees in its ongoing mission to providing…
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WCU Students Face a Different Kind of Testing This Fall
West Chester University now plans to randomly test students who do not voluntarily submit COVID-19 vaccination proof. Susan Snyder covered the change in policy for…
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This Delaware County Athlete Was in a League of Her Own
Production is underway on Amazon’s new series, “A League of Their Own” based on the 1992 film about a professional women’s baseball league formed during…
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Walter J. Fox, Noted Journalist and Author, Dies at 89
Walter J. Fox, a journalist and retired Temple and West Chester University professor raised in Lansdowne has died, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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L.A. Times: At-Home DNA Testing Can Be Useful, but It Can Also Unravel Longtime Family Secrets, Says WCU Prof
Anita Foeman, a professor of communication and media at West Chester University, has seen many cases where at-home DNA testing has been causing strife within…
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Delaware County Leadership: Bill McSwain, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bill McSwain, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up “southern” in West Chester; the lessons he…
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Live Music Returns to WCU on Thursday with Criterions Jazz Ensemble’s Free Alumni Concert
Live music is back at West Chester University. Alumni of the Wells School of Music’s Criterions Jazz Ensemble — who typically gather in July for…
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‘We’re All in This Together’: WCU Police Department Welcomes Six New Officers
The West Chester University Police Department recently welcomed six new police officers in a special ceremony to recognize their commitment to strengthening relationships within the…
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DELCO Careers – West Chester University
Enrolling more than 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the 14-institution Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1871, WCU…
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WCU Students Staff New E-Commerce Site Created by Adjunct Professor
Small businesses suffered during the pandemic but a new online platform — staffed by recent West Chester University grads and students — is now available…
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National Publication Names WCU’s Division of Student Affairs a ‘Most Promising Place to Work’
For the third consecutive year, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading source of national news covering diversity in higher education, has named West Chester…
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