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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Get the Inside Scoop on West Chester’s Newest Hotel in the Heart of Downtown
Hotel Indigo West Chester, a new luxury hotel from InterContinental Hotels Group which has locations around the world, is set to open in downtown West…
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Former WCU President Christopher Fiorentino Tapped as PASSHE Interim Chancellor
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has tapped recently retired West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino to be its interim chancellor, writes Jordyn Hronec…
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WCU To Host Sustainability Double Feature on Oct. 16 Featuring Greg Wrenn and Zach Brown
Writer Greg Wrenn turned to coral reefs and a psychedelic tea called ayahuasca in search of healing from complex PTSD. Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder and…
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West Chester University’s New President Laurie Bernotsky Offers an Inclusive Vision
The new president of West Chester University wants you to call her Laurie, and if she needs to talk to you, she’ll probably bring snacks.…
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WCU Earns Fifth HEED Award for Excellence in Advancing DEI
For the fifth consecutive year, West Chester University has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest…
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11th Annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference Set Oct. 18
October marks National Women’s Small Business Month, a time each year when West Chester University (WCU) and SCORE celebrate the important contributions and achievements of…
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WCU Hosts ‘Show Her the Money’ Screening To Amplify Women’s Voices in Entrepreneurship
In a powerful precursor to West Chester University’s upcoming Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference on Oct. 18, the campus hosted a screening of Show Her the Money, a documentary…
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Dr. Kyle J. Boyer Will Deliver WCU’s Fifth Annual Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture Oct. 10
Educator, Minister, and Social Justice Advocate Dr. Kyle J. Boyer will deliver the Fifth Annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday,…
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Chester County Town Named One of the Best Places to Retire by Travel + Leisure
West Chester has been listed as one of the best places to retire in Pennsylvania, writes Katie Seemann for Travel + Leisure. For many, choosing…
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West Chester University Presents Comedian Trey Kennedy Oct. 25
Trey Kennedy, the star Comedian made famous on social media platforms, will take the stage at West Chester University for one performance only on Friday,…
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DCCC Presents Panel on Project 2025 and the 1619 Project on Sept. 30
Delaware County Community College will present a panel, “Examining the Similarities: Project 2025 and the 1619 Project” on Monday, Sept. 30 at the College’s Marple…
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WCU Basketball Court Honors Coach Legends Deirdre Kane and Dick DeLaney ’69
In true Golden Ram spirit, West Chester University (WCU) recently named its newly designed basketball court after two beloved University basketball coaches who are living…
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Upper Darby High Grad Jayden Alston Has 20 College Offers, $1.4M in Grants
When Jayden Alston graduates Upper Darby High School June 10, he will have acceptance letters from at least 20 colleges and access to $1.4 million…
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Walking in Their Shoes: Reentry Exercise Simulates Life for the Formerly Incarcerated
Reentry isn’t always rocket science. For recently paroled individuals, it means reentering society. These individuals — who might leave prison without a home, a car,…
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New Basketball Court at West Chester University Named After Two Superstar Coaches
A West Chester University basketball court is set to be named after two superstar coaches, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio. Deidre Kane coached the…
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Gwynedd Mercy University and West Chester University Forge Partnership to Develop Occupational Therapists
Gwynedd Mercy University has partnered with West Chester University to offer WCU undergraduate students a direct pathway to GMercyU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy…
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How Englund’s Apparel Became a Chester County Staple After 60 Years
In 1964, when was in his early 20s, Frank Englund opened Englund’s Apparel for Men in Malvern. Although he initially had doubts about the location,…







































