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 Welcomes ‘Good Morning America’s’ Robin Roberts as Part of President’s Speaker Series
West Chester University (WCU) will welcome famed Journalist and Co-Host of ABC’s Good Morning America Robin Roberts on Friday, Apr. 4, at 7:00 PM. Roberts will speak…
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Ingenuity and Savvy: WCU Celebrates William Chester Ruth, African American Inventor and Businessman
On Tuesday, Mar. 25, West Chester University will honor the achievements and history of William Chester Ruth (1882-1971), an African American Inventor, Entrepreneur, and Minister…
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WCU’s Online RN to BSN Program Is No. 1 at Registered Nursing.org
RegisteredNursing.org has recognized West Chester University’s (WCU) online RN to BSN program as the No. 1 program in Pennsylvania for 2025. The website’s rankings evaluate nursing programs based…
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West Chester University Students Gain Global Perspective on Study Abroad Trip to Europe
Fifteen students from West Chester University (WCU) recently returned from an intensive nine-day study abroad program in Europe, where they explored transatlantic relations, engaged with…
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West Chester University Welcomes State Rep. Chris Pielli as Legislative Fellow
West Chester University’s (WCU) Department of Political Science welcomes State Representative Chris Pielli, who is currently serving as the University’s Legislative Fellow. The role will…
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West Chester University Will Inaugurate Its 16th President on Mar. 28
West Chester University (WCU) President Dr. Laurie Bernotsky’s one prerequisite for inauguration is that it celebrates not one, but all — all students, all faculty, all staff,…
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With Three Players over Age 30, DCCC Men’s Baseball Opens Season with 10-2 Win
In the 2002 movie The Rookie, Actor Dennis Quaid rediscovers his talent and passion for baseball at age 35. The Delaware County Community College (DCCC)…
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GlobalPost Is Democratizing World Education for Students Across 82 Countries
Local Students Can Access Daily International Reporting for Free International news has fascinated me since I traveled abroad to London in the late ’90s while…
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Author Michael Wolraich Visits WCU for Lecture and Book Signing for ‘The Bishop and the Butterfly’
On Thursday, February 27, journalist and historian Michael Wolraich, author of The Bishop and the Butterfly: Murder, Politics, and the End of the Jazz Age, will make…
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WCU Alumni, Faculty, and Students Honored at MLK Celebration
This year’s West Chester University Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration, organized and hosted by the Society of WCU (formerly WCU’s Frederick Douglass Society), saw the…
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West Chester University Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center Seeks ‘Big Ideas’ for 2025 Idea Challenge
The 13th Annual Business Idea Challenge at West Chester University (WCU) is now open, and all ideas are welcome! $11,500 in prize money is being…
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West Chester University’s WCU Live! Series Will Present Interactive Beatles Experience Feb. 28
West Chester University’s (WCU) WCU Live! series will present Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:00 PM. Tickets range from $20-$30…
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West Chester University Couple Celebrates Glamorous Speakeasy Wedding
Two West Chester University alums planned a glamorous speakeasy-inspired wedding in November 2023, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Rebecca Feinstein and Jeffrey Miller first…
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Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra Returns to WCU Feb. 21
Comedian/Entertainer Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra make a triumphant return to West Chester University (WCU) for one performance only on Friday, Feb. 21, at 8:00…
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Two Eagles Cheerleaders Are From Bucks County
Two of the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders cheering on the Birds in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs hail from Bucks County, writes Dino…
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WCU’s Weekly Sustainability Seminars Cover Local, National, and Global Topics
Every Wednesday at noon, WCU’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) offers a look at how WCU scholars, students, and staff explore and apply principles of environmental, social, and…
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Legacy Secured: Widener’s ROTC Program Looks to Future While Honoring Its Past
In the pre-dawn hours, cadets of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Dauntless Battalion are hard at work doing push-ups, pull-ups, and other intense physical…
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Experience West Chester’s Rich Heritage at Newly Opened Indigo Hotel
West Chester’s newest hotel, Hotel Indigo, had its soft opening on New Year’s Eve, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The Zukin Family…
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