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Finalists Compete Today in WCU’s Virtual Business Idea Pitch Presented by Meridian Bank
Anyone who wants to start a business should watch budding entrepreneurs pitch their ideas in the annual Business Idea Competition hosted by West Chester University’s Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center. These finalists will compete virtually today, April 14, from 5-6:30 PM in a live event before a panel of judges that consists of angel…
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WCU Administrator One of 12 Higher-Education Officials in U.S. Chosen for Fulbright Program
A self-professed proponent of international education, Charity Alinda will have the opportunity to “walk the walk” on a higher education program in Taiwan in 2022. He is one of the 12 U.S. higher education officials chosen for Fulbright’s International Educators Administrators (IEA) seminar. Born in Uganda, Alinda is assistant director of international programs in West…
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WCU Grad Student Finds Adolescent Resilience and Strength in Holocaust Diaries
Jenna Walmer, a West Chester University graduate student, prepared her thesis on adolescent resilience during the Holocaust by focusing on diaries written by two young women, Anne Frank and Renia Spiegel, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. Walmer noted the similarities in the adolescent development of both Frank and Spiegel in her thesis,…
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ABC: Baldwin’s Book Barn, a West Chester Staple Since 1934, One of Largest Used Book Stores in the World
With its more than 300,000 used books, Baldwin’s Book Barn, a West Chester staple since 1934, remains one of the largest used book stores in the world, writes Amanda Brady for ABC. A bookworm’s dream, the store offers 25,000 square feet of books – including rare and old literature – spread over five floors. The…
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Famed Mentalist Performs Virtual Mind-Reading, Illusion Show on April 1 as Part of WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala
Famed mentalist and illusionist Wayne Hoffman will provide an evening of impossible, reality-bending mysteries in “Distant Deceptions: An Interactive Virtual Mind-Reading & Illusion Show” as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala on Saturday, April 1 at 7 PM. Click here to purchase access to the event. For more information, contact…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music to Host Virtual Jazz Fest Next Week
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University will again bring world-class entertainment and free jazz to the community in the form of the 30th Annual Jazz Festival. From March 24-27, students, educators, and audiences alike are invited to enjoy virtual jazz concerts and participate in live and pre-recorded master classes with jazz ensembles…
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WCU Opens Doors to the STEM Workplace: More Seats at a Longer Table
Working professionals in STEM fields are in critical demand, as the number of STEM jobs in the U.S. is projected to grow by 8.9 percent through 2024. With increased job availability, the STEM workplace is looked upon to establish a more welcoming environment for all, including women, people of color, and other groups typically underrepresented…
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Costumes, Set Creations Made from Post-Consumer Waste on Exhibit at WCU from March 20-26
Three associate professors at West Chester University find themselves in a new role this month when “Carnival of Ruin: The Exhibit” opens as part of the Art + Design season in the John H. Baker Gallery, E.O Bull Center for the Arts. Open to the public and campus community from March 20-26, “Carnival of Ruin:…
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Nutrition Prof at WCU Honored for Exceptional Teaching for Dietetic Education
Jeanie Subach, an associate professor of nutrition at West Chester University, has been recognized by the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) unit of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her exceptional teaching and student mentorship. Subach earned the NDEP South Eastern Region Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award in the Dietetic Internship category for…
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Students Both Young and Old Encouraged to Find Their Voice with Nearby West Chester Studio at Uptown!
West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts at Uptown! – the nonprofit’s award-winning theatre school and camps – helps students young and old find their voice. Uptown! singer Tori Koechert started at WCStudio as a shy, timid middle-schooler. She began with one class and never looked back. “I grew quickly as a performer and person,…
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Historic D-K Diner in West Chester Pushes Through Pandemic, Hopes Better Days Are Ahead
The historic D-K Diner in nearby West Chester and its staff have been struggling throughout the pandemic, like so many others in the restaurant industry, but now they are hoping better days are ahead, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. The stainless-steel diner on Gay Street has been part of the borough’s fabric since 1952, said…
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Project to Restore Rail Service to West Chester ‘Already on Track’ and May Soon Be ‘Full Steam Ahead’
The proposed rail service to West Chester would be beneficial to the community in multiple ways, including solving the long-standing issue of clogged streets and parking garage occupancy, writes Jordan Norley, West Chester’s new mayor, for the Daily Local News. It would also allow for future sustainable growth while providing a compelling solution to the…
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WCU President Chris Fiorentino Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100
West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino has been named to The Philadelphia Business Journal’sPower 100 list for 2021. Determined by the publication’s editorial team, the annual list is known to be comprised of the 100 most inspiring people in the Philadelphia region. “The 2021 group of leaders spans a variety of industries — from healthcare…
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Cartooning with a Disney Artist Up Next as Part of WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala
A Disney cartoonist will lead a virtual audience through the basics of cartooning as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala – the 2021: G.A.L.A. Artist Keelan Parham will guide up to 40 participants through a lesson in shapes and animal drawings on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 PM. $100 provides…
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WCU/Bryn Mawr Respiratory Care Program Earns Prestigious Award for Excellence
The West Chester University/Bryn Mawr Hospital Respiratory Care Program has been named a recipient of the 2021-2022 Apex Recognition Award by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). The program is among an elite group of only eight Respiratory Care educational programs from across the U.S. to receive this award. In conjunction with Bryn Mawr…
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Cast Members from Hamilton Kick Off WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala
What better way to celebrate Presidents Day than with cast members from the San Francisco production of the hit Broadway show Hamilton? Broadway performers Tia Altinay and Fergie L. Philippe will kick off a series of live, virtual events as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala. Altinay and Philippe will…
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Nearby Chester County Resident Inks Contract to Compete at Highest Level of American Soccer
Nearby West Chester native Kyle Morton is heading to Major League Soccer after spending four seasons as one of the top goalkeepers in USL Championship, the second tier of professional soccer in America, writes Matthew Ralph for Brotherly Game. Morton, 26, recently signed a one-year contract with the Houston Dynamo with club options for 2022…
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National Science Foundation Awards $1 Million to WCU to Increase Talented, Underrepresented STEM Scholars
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $1 million to West Chester University’s Scholarships in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Program, also known as WCU S-STEM, which will provide greater access to high-achieving STEM students in the region who have financial need and come from groups typically underrepresented in such fields. Engaged in…
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