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Prepare to Earn the Gold Standard in Project Management with WCU’s Eight-Week Workshop
Level up your project management skills by preparing for the PMP exam with West Chester University’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop that begins on Sept. 29 and runs from 4:30-7:30 PM for eight consecutive Wednesdays. The workshop is aimed at novice and experienced project managers aspiring to become a professional and/or seek professional credential in Project…
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West Chester University Thrives Among Challenges and Points to a Bright Future
West Chester’s 150th-anniversary celebration this weekend recognized its history as it looked toward a bright future for students. To West Chester University President Dr. Chris Fiorentino, a gathering Friday was testimony to the university’s resilience in its ability to thrive during a pandemic. The 150th-anniversary event was attended by several hundred students, faculty, staff, county…
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2 Local Schools Join Forces to Give All Students Equal Access to a College Degree
An announcement from two local college presidents Wednesday afternoon is a game-changer for those who get left behind pursuing a college degree. West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have joined forces with a Washington, D.C.-based education firm EAB, to make sure students of color and those from underserved communities have as many opportunities…
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It’s Apple-Picking Time: Find the Best Local Orchards Here
If apple picking is on your fall bucket list, there are several places nearby that offer a perfect setting. Bailey King harvested the best-of list for Philadelphia magazine. Several nearby orchards have found their place on the list of nine best locations for apple picking in the Philadelphia region, including orchards in Bucks County and…
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WCU Alum, Nashville-Based Soul Singer Returns to Campus to Perform Free Public Concert on Friday
Nashville-based soul singer and songwriter Devon Gilfillian, who graduated from West Chester University in 2013 with a degree in psychology, will perform a free, public concert at WCU on Friday, Sept. 17 at 8 PM. The concert concludes a day of events in celebration of the university’s 150th anniversary and takes place in the Emilie…
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WCU’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off with President’s Address, Outdoor Fanfare on Sept. 17
West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino will formally kick off WCU’s 150th anniversary in his “welcome back” address to students, faculty, staff, and the community on Friday, Sept. 17 at 1 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall. Using the historic, in-person moment, Fiorentino will: celebrate WCU’s numerous successes, including healthy enrollments detail new national…
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Solid Leadership, Strategic Decisions Make WCU the Crown Jewel of the State System of Higher Education
West Chester University, currently celebrating its 150th anniversary, has emerged as the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s most successful institution. Susan Snyder covered the academic distinction for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded in 1871, WCU has continued to grow, despite the state system losing 22 percent of overall enrollment since 2010. The school, which is…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Rescues 110 Pets from the Path of Hurricane Ida
The Brandywine Valley SPCA stepped up ahead of Hurricane Ida to protect animals in the path of a deadly tropical storm, according to a report from CBS Philly. On Saturday, the local rescue welcomed 110 cats and dogs at Chester County Airport as they arrived from rural shelters in Louisiana. The storm is working its…
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Stove & Tap Expands to Third Location Serving Up Downtown West Chester
Stove & Tap, a popular local restaurant with locations in Malvern and Lansdale, continues its expansion with a third location in downtown West Chester, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Partners Justin Weathers and Joseph Monnich opened their latest addition in the former Landmark Restaurant location. They completely reworked the interior with help…
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Bernardon Appoints Six Staff Members to Associates, Continues to Cultivate Its Talented Team of Design Pros
Bernardon — a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm that operates offices in West Chester, Philadelphia, and Wilmington — has appointed six staff members to the position of Associate. New Associates include Diana Gonzalez, Tim Kiser, Derek Perini, David Schlecht, Robin Tait, and Daniel Wrightson. This advancement opportunity recognizes their growth within Bernardon…
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WCU Students Face a Different Kind of Testing This Fall
West Chester University now plans to randomly test students who do not voluntarily submit COVID-19 vaccination proof. Susan Snyder covered the change in policy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The university originally stated it would not seek vaccination verifications, thinking that it had no legal standing to do so. When evidence emerged to the contrary, administrators…
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ChesCo Mail Carrier, Retired from 30 Years of ‘Rain, Sleet, and Dark of Night,’ Didn’t Let COVID Slow Him
Ralph Rostock, a 90-year-old former mail carrier living in a nearby West Chester retirement community, stayed active throughout the pandemic. He saw it as a means to keep his immune system rock-solid, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Today. But being active is nothing new for Rostock. His three decades with the U.S. Postal…
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L.A. Times: At-Home DNA Testing Can Be Useful, but It Can Also Unravel Longtime Family Secrets, Says WCU Prof
Anita Foeman, a professor of communication and media at West Chester University, has seen many cases where at-home DNA testing has been causing strife within families, writes Marisa Gerber for the Los Angeles Times. The professor has done extensive research on the subject for her book, Who Am I: Identity in the Age of Consumer…
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Conshohocken-based Real Estate Group Drops Millions to Purchase Pair of Chester County Buildings
Exeter Property Group has had a busy few weeks with real estate transactions in Chester County, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The real estate investment management firm, one of the largest in the world, purchased a building on 13.4 acres at 931 Matlack Street in West Chester for $20.2 million. Anro Inc.…
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Eagles Rookie with a ‘Strong Digital Footprint’ Earns Stake in West Chester Tech Company as Brand Ambassador
Eagles rookie DeVonta Smith, a first-round draft pick who won the Heisman Trophy last season at Alabama, has taken an equity position in West Chester-based LifeBrand. He will become a brand ambassador for the technology company and its social-media protective services. John George reported the deal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of…
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New Bubble Tea Shop in West Chester Pops the Traditional Views of This Trendy Drink
Tsaocaa, a new bubble tea store in West Chester, offers a unique tea-drinking experience. Customers sip its chewy and crispy tapioca “pearls” through a straw, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The 18-seat establishment offers numerous choices, including: Milk Black Tea with Crystal Pearl and Bubbles with Carmel Milk Foam Black Tea with…
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New CEO of West Chester-based Qurate Ready to Lead Transformation of QVC, HSN
David Rawlinson II, the new CEO of West Chester-based Qurate, is ready to lead the transformation of QVC and the company’s other brands. He intends to shift the media conglomerate’s primary focus to e-commerce, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rawlinson is no stranger to impactful transformations. As a student at The Citadel…
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Live Music Returns to WCU on Thursday with Criterions Jazz Ensemble’s Free Alumni Concert
Live music is back at West Chester University. Alumni of the Wells School of Music’s Criterions Jazz Ensemble — who typically gather in July for a reunion and free public concert but could not last year due to the COVID pandemic — will once again take the stage to perform jazz, swing, and big band…
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