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Mali Native Powers Harcum College Men’s Basketball Team to Region Championship
The Harcum College men’s basketball team used a late run to overcome a second-half deficit to capture the 2022 National Junior College Athletic Association Region 15/19 Championship with an 87-74 victory over Monroe College (N.Y.). The two teams are longtime NJCAA rivals, and after they split their regular-season series, their matchup at West Chester University’s…
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Local Grad Launches Startup That Uses Community to Combat Workplace Burnout
Your Care Collective, a startup launched in 2020 by Joelle Tolifero, a West Chester University graduate, uses community to combat workplace burnout, writes Kennedy Rose for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Prior to creating You Care Collective, Tolifero worked with students in residential housing as well as study-abroad programs. While it seemed like the perfect job,…
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Two Family-Friendly Performances Light Up March as Part of the WCU Live! Performing Arts Series
Tickets are now on sale for two family-friendly performances that are part of the WCU Live! Performing Arts Series at West Chester University. Both performances take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building at 700 South High Street. Information available at the box office. On Friday, March 4 at…
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Broadway’s Christopher Jackson to Speak at WCU on March 19
Christopher Jackson of Broadway’s Hamilton will speak at West Chester University as part of the President’s Speaker Series on Saturday, March 19 at 8 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building at 700 South High Street. Purchase tickets. Jackson is the first speaker as part of this series…
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WCU to Celebrate Beloved Mascot’s Birthday During Saturday’s Basketball Doubleheader
A bounce house, balloon artist, party favors, face painting, and more. With all the makings of a fun-filled birthday party, West Chester University’s beloved mascot Rammy will “hoop-it-up” during the men’s and women’s basketball games against East Stroudsburg University on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1 PM and 3 PM in Hollinger Field House. Rammy’s birthday…
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CEO of Malvern’s Vishay Intertechnology, One of Region’s Highest-Paid Execs, to Unplug from 44-Year Career
Gerald Paul, the CEO of Malvern-based Vishay Intertechnology will retire at the end of the year after 44 years with the company, 16 of them in his current position. Kennedy Rose covered his exit in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Paul, one of the highest-paid CEOs in the region, will be succeeded by Joel Smejkal, executive…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host 10th Annual Golf Outing on May 17
Penn State Great Valley will host its 10th annual golf outing to support campus programs on Tuesday, May 17 at the Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. The first $25,000 raised will be matched by the university, creating double the impact. This year’s outing will support the Great Valley LaunchBox, which helps early-stage entrepreneurs by inspiring, advising,…
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Discussion, Book Signing by Renowned Author to Highlight 25th Anniversary of WCU’s Frederick Douglass Institute
West Chester University’s Frederick Douglass Institute, which is the first of its kind and the leader among Douglass institutes in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is celebrating its 25th-plus anniversary in a way that ties the issues of the past to the issues of the present. Robert S. Levine, University of Maryland Distinguished…
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Immaculata to Host Virtual Open House for Grad Programs on March 1
Immaculata University’s College of Graduate Studies will host a virtual open house on Tuesday, March 1 at 4 PM. The event will begin with a brief overview of admissions and financial aid, followed by break-out sessions for individual programs, including doctorates in education and psychology, teaching certifications, and educational endorsements, as well as master’s programs…
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Taking a ‘Step in the Right Direction’ in Kennett Square: Construction of Townhouse Development Begins
Construction has commenced on a 53-unit townhouse development with a mixed-use building — called Kennett Pointe — on a 13-acre site in Kennett Square. Tara Smith opened the door on the details for the Daily Local News. Work is currently being done on the building that will house apartments and ground-floor retail space, with the…
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CBS: WCU Prof’s Mentorship Program Closes an Achievement Gap One Student at a Time
Dr. Tammy James, a West Chester University professor, has launched a pilot program to provide support to Black male students who are struggling academically, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS Philly. Compass pairs Black male undergrads with Black male graduate students, who meet weekly to monitor academic progress and connect with resources. “They literally spend a…
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WCU’s Weekly Sustainability Research and Practice Seminars Show Breadth of Faculty Expertise
Each semester, West Chester University’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) organizes a number of events that promote environmental awareness and climate consciousness; encourage commuting alternatives; promote reduced consumption of resources, as well as reuse and recycling; and other “green” subjects. Among these are weekly Sustainability Research and Practice Seminars that feature WCU experts in various fields,…
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Mighty Macs! Immaculata Celebrates 50th Anniversary of First Women’s College Basketball National Championship
On Sunday, March 19, 1972, Immaculata University’s women’s basketball team etched its name into sports history as the first women’s college basketball national champions. The team won two additional titles in 1973 and 1974. The Mighty Macs continued their dominance, reaching the Final Four in the following three seasons, placing second in 1975 and 1976…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Chester Water Authority Increases Customer Rates with Complete Lack of Transparency
Chester Water Authority (CWA) customers, did you know your water bills are going up? Do you expect better service or improved water quality with those increased rates? On January 20, 2022, CWA quietly approved a customer rate increase during its board meeting with a total lack of transparency. Only one day prior to that meeting,…
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WCU Dance Team Earns Top Honors in Hip-Hop at College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship
The West Chester University Dance Team recently brought home gold as the Open Division Hip-Hop champions at the 2022 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. The team won for the first time in program history at the elite competition produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association and held…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Completes $2.6 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed $2.6 million in infrastructure improvement projects in Westtown, East Goshen, and Pocopson townships. These upgrades will improve reliability for customers throughout Chester County. Crews have completed a $1 million project in Westtown Township to replace about 4,100 feet of aging, eight-inch, non-metallic pipe with new, eight-inch, ductile iron water main on…
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Immaculata Receives $100,000 Grant to Purchase Equipment for New Science Building in East Whiteland Township
Immaculata University has received a $100,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. The funds will assist in the procurement of science and simulation equipment for the new Parsons Science Pavilion, which is currently under construction. The grant will also expand the nursing simulation labs. Enrollment in healthcare and STEM-related majors has steadily increased. In…
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Harcum College Offers Two Sensible Career Paths in Healthcare That Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives
Many people are interested in training for healthcare careers because of the increasing demand for professionals in the field. However, the prospect of four years of college and incurring student debt can be a deterrent to going back to school or changing careers. Harcum College offers affordable and accessible career options in fields such as…
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