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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WCU Partners with Penn Fusion Soccer Academy/EPL Sports to Offer Youth Leadership Certificate Program
West Chester University has teamed up with Penn Fusion Soccer Academy/EPL Sports to provide a Youth Leadership certificate program on campus from June 28-30. This…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Grocery Shoppers Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief After WCU Scientist, His Son Test Safety of Produce Amidst Pandemic
Vishal Shah, a microbiologist and West Chester University’s Interim Vice Provost and Associate Dean of the College of the Sciences and Mathematics, teamed up with…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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