West Chester
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Gov. Wolf Selects WCU Prof to Represent PA Redistricting Advisory Council at Public Listening Session
John J. Kennedy, a West Chester University professor of political science and an expert in legislative redistricting, is one of six individuals selected by Gov. Tom Wolf for the Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council, a group tasked with ensuring integrity and fairness when Pennsylvania’s congressional map is redrawn. Once every 10 years, Pennsylvania draws new congressional…
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Local Grad’s New Book About Bizarre, Local Events from Yesteryear Sets an Appropriate Tone for Halloween
Jennifer Green, the Director of Education at the Chester County History Center and a graduate of West Chester University, has penned a new book, Dark History of Penn’s Woods: Murder, Madness, and Misadventure in Southeastern Pennsylvania. It is a compendium of local bizarre and spooky events, stories, and customs, released just in time for Halloween.…
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Local Ballplayer Shines During First Season in the Big Leagues, Has His Team on the Brink of the World Series
Chas McCormick, a West Chester native and Henderson High School graduate, held his own for the Houston Astros during his first season of Major League Baseball, writes Daniel Kramer for MLB.com. McCormick played in 108 regular-season games, providing the team with an in-house defensive solution following the departure of George Springer. He ranked 14th among…
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No Student Left Out in the Cold: WCU to Host Coat Drive for ‘Golden Rams in Need’
With temperatures ready to drop soon, West Chester University’s Office of Residence Life and Housing Services is joining forces with the university’s on-campus Resource Pantry to coordinate a coat drive to make sure “no student is left out in the cold.” The coat drive is designed to assist WCU students who may not be able…
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Air Line Pilots Association to Donate $50,000 to WCU for Michael Horrocks Football Scholarship
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) — the largest pilot union in the world and a champion of all aspects of aviation safety — will present a $50,000 gift to West Chester University for the Michael Horrocks Football Scholarship Endowment Fund. Joseph Genovese, Vice President of Finance-Treasurer of ALPA, will present a check to WCU President Christopher…
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Mental Health and Wellness ‘Part of the Fabric’ at Qlik, Where Employees Thrive in a Compassionate Workplace
Oct. 10 was World Mental Health Day, an occasion that Qlik, the data analytics firm based in King of Prussia, observes every year with several offerings for employees. Throughout the entire year, in fact, the company provides mental health and wellness support, which makes for healthier, happier, and more productive teams. With more than 50,000…
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Local Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Aims to Destigmatize Baldness in Women
After West Chester native Christie Valdiserri walked the runway forSports Illustrated during Miami Swim Week two years ago, she did something no other model had done before: She slipped off her wig and revealed her baldness to all. Allison Norlian chronicled the brave act for Forbes. “It was the most liberating moment of my life,”…
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Descendant of Frederick Douglass to Visit WCU This Weekend to Discuss Human Rights, Free Speech
Frederick Douglass — the 19th-century orator, statesman, abolitionist, and former slave — would be pleased that his great-great-granddaughter, Nettie Washington Douglass, is a guest speaker at the institution where he gave his final public speech: West Chester University. Nettie Washington Douglass, who is also the great-granddaughter of 19th-century educator and intellectual Booker T. Washington, will…
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West Chester Teen Lobbied to Have Her Service Dog Join Her at Girl Scout Camp and the Result is Delightful
A West Chester teenager led lobbying efforts to have her service dog join her at a Girl Scout camp. She ended up changing Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania for good. Rita Giordano covered the details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fifteen-year-old Summer Laurin was invited to attend camp. After some convincing from her grandmother, Harriet Laurin,…
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Distinguished Pastor, Scholar to Deliver WCU’s Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday
Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft Sr., pastor of St. Paul’s Baptist Church in West Chester, will deliver the 2021 Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Lecture at West Chester University on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 4 PM. The lecture will be given at DeBaptiste Plaza at the Frederick Douglass statue on the Quad behind Philips…
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Pulitzer Prize Finalist to Speak at WCU in Recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week
What happens to mentally ill people who break a law? Pete Earley knows – and will share what he has witnessed when he speaks on Tuesday, Oct. 5, as the keynote of West Chester University’s Mental Illness Awareness Week events. His 6 PM speech and Q&A in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall are free and…
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Local Tech Startup Specializes in Cleaning Skeletons from Your Social Media Closet
Most people have a social media post out there that, in hindsight, they regret. Whether it’s a profanity-filled rant after a sporting event (like an Eagles loss to the Cowboys!) or a political tirade, unsuitable content plagues many. When it impacts a person’s professional life, it may be time for some help in winding it…
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WCU to Celebrate Homecoming Weekend with Full Slate of Events
Celebrating West Chester University’s 150th anniversary, “Once Upon a West Chester” is the theme for WCU’s 2021 Homecoming from Friday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3. The Alumni Association welcomes alumni for reunions and other events all weekend. West Chester University Museum of Anthropology and Sociology will host visitors to its two current exhibits from 4-6 PM…
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WCU Dedicates Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza, Transforming Entrance to Campus and the Borough
Thanks to the generosity of Agnes and Roger Ware, members of West Chester University’s Class of 1982, the gateway to campus has been transformed and the borough of West Chester is now even more engaging. Located at the northwest corner of High Street and Rosedale Avenue, The Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza, which features a…
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Local Restaurant Scene is Even More Tasty Thanks to Newcomers That Bring Varied, Appetizing Options
There are four newcomers on Chester County’s restaurant scene, each catering to a targeted, local niche. Ed Williams sampled the new Chester County restaurants for Main Line Today. Bella Trattoria opened its doors this summer in Spring City. It offers a seasonal, locally procured menu with standouts such as pizzas and plates of pasta. There…
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WCU Profs Believe DNA Discussion Project Can Further Race Relations
Bessie Lawton and Anita Foeman, professors of communication and media at West Chester University, are helping to facilitate conversations on race using the DNA testing that is part of the school’s DNA Discussion Project, writes Aparna Nathan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative studies student responses to the results of DNA-based ancestry tests and how…
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Food Fight: WCU Receives $162,000 Check from Aramark to Help Combat Student Hunger
West Chester University students experiencing food insecurities, including those who are student-athletes, will benefit greatly from a generous gift of $162,000 from Aramark that was recently presented to WCU President Chris Fiorentino. In addition to its $112,000 philanthropic support of WCU students, Aramark, which is currently the presenting sponsor of the university’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, presented…
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Local Hospital Infectious Disease Expert Makes Dire but Informed Prediction on Unvaccinated Residents
Dr. Shafinaz Akhter and her colleagues at Chester County Hospital have been battling COVID-19 cases since the very beginning of the pandemic. Over that course of time, her education and her experience have shaped a definite view of the disease, its progress in Chester County and beyond, its treatment options, and heaviest on her heart,…
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