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WCU’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Center Seeks ‘Big Ideas’ for 2021 Business Idea Competition
The 2021 Business Idea Competition at West Chester University is now open, with $11,500 in prize money being awarded at this year’s competition. Let your big idea become a business reality by winning this competition and jumpstarting your business. Sponsored by the Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center, the Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic, and Greater West…
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GameStop, Now Causing Upheaval on Wall Street, Has Strong West Chester Connection
GameStop, which is currently causing quite a stir on Wall Street, has a strong local connection that leads to Electronics Boutique, a West Chester company founded in 1977 by Agnes Kim, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Electronics Boutique evolved from a kiosk that was selling computers and other equipment at the King…
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U.S. News: WCU’s Online MBA Among the Best in America
West Chester University’s online Master of Business Administration has achieved a solid ranking on the newly released 2021 U.S. News Online MBA Programs list, checking in at No. 51 nationally. More than 320 eligible institutions are on the list. U.S. News also released its list of the top Online MBA Programs for Veterans, placing WCU…
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WCU Heroes Honored During MLK Celebration
West Chester University’s Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, hosted virtually before hundreds of live viewers on Friday, was the occasion to honor heroes. During the ceremony, WCU President Chris Fiorentino presented football coach Bill Zwaan with one of the university’s highest honors: the prestigious Civility Award. Presented annually, the Civility Award is given…
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After Stepping Down as Region’s Top Federal Prosecutor, William McSwain Looking for Other Opportunities to Remain in Politics
After stepping down as U.S. Attorney on Friday, West Chester resident William M. McSwain is considering his options for remaining in politics, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I hope that there will be opportunities for me in the future to continue in public service,” he said. “I don’t think you’ve heard the last…
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WCU’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala Promises Celebrities in Support of Student Success
Hamilton cast members, a Disney artist, and an America’s Got Talent mentalist will headline an interactive series of live virtual events as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala. WCU’s 2021: G.A.L.A. will transform from one great night out to an inclusive spring benefit focused on the G.A.L.A.’s true meaning –…
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Patron’s Kind Gesture Surprises Server at Kildare’s Irish Pub
After the two talked about the challenges surrounding the pandemic, a server at Kildare’s Irish Pub in West Chester was shocked to see that a patron had left a whopping $966 tip, according to a report from CBS Philly. According to server Phillip Scanlon, the man was not known to be a regular at the…
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Neighboring Chester County Hospital Nationally Recognized for Being a ‘Model for Quality, Service Excellence, Fiscal Stewardship’
In nearby Chester County, Chester County Hospital has been awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national organization committed to healthcare quality and safety. The hospital was one of…
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Officer, Do You Have a Warrant? Pennsylvania Law on Searches of Vehicles Has Radically Changed
Police roadside searches of vehicles just became more difficult for law enforcement in Pennsylvania. On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed proponents of individual privacy rights a major victory when it narrowed the right of law enforcement to conduct roadside searches of automobiles in Pennsylvania. In Commonwealth v. Alexander, the Court held that…
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Local Woman Invents StressGrip, a Device to Help Turn Stress into Your Friend
West Chester-based entrepreneur Lauren Richards made an interesting discovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. After reading Dr. Kelly McGonigal’s book The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It, Richards realized that she could turn her own stress energy into productive energy. Richards, the inventor behind the LaborGrip,…
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Santander Bank’s $50,000 Supports WCU’s First-Generation Students, Entrepreneurship
In a difficult year for everyone, Santander Bank has made things easier for West Chester University’s first-generation college students by providing $50,000 for several programs that give the students real-world business experience while bolstering local commerce. WCU juniors and seniors who are among the first in their families to attend college are eligible for three-credit…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Looking for Families to Welcome Most Overlooked Dogs During Holidays
The Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester is holding its third annual Holiday Sleepovers, and this year, the event is focusing on the most overlooked dogs at the shelter, according to a report from CBS Philly. These sleepovers give the dogs a break from the shelter by having them stay with a foster family for…
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Visionary Couple Turns West Chester Farmhouse into Their Dream Home
Twelve years ago, the first thing Ed and Marisa Rudloff fell in love with when they were considering buying their current West Chester home was the view, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Their transitional farmhouse sits on a wooded acre in a cul-de-sac and overlooks the 500-acre Stroud Preserve. The home needed work,…
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History and Heritage at 150 Years: WCU Prepares for Its Sesquicentennial
“Sesquicentennial” is one of the funniest words to say out loud, and one that West Chester University will use from now through the end of the 2021 academic year in celebration of its 150th anniversary. At the threshold of the university’s Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2021, elements of WCU’s history and the upcoming celebrations have been…
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StreamGeeks to Host Second Annual Summit Highlighting World’s Top Live Streaming Platforms
The StreamGeeks, a West Chester-based group of video production experts dedicated to helping businesses discover the power of live streaming, will host the second StreamGeeks Summit on Friday, Dec. 11 from 1-6 PM. The event will host panel discussions to uncover the business opportunities that live streaming brings. Last year, the StreamGeeks Summit was the…
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WCU’s Early Childhood Education Programs Earn National Rankings
With West Chester University’s deep roots in teacher preparation, it’s no surprise that its Early and Middle Grades Education programs recently earned notable national rankings. The top placement comes from Study.com, which ranks WCU at No. 9 in the country for Best Early Childhood Education Programs for 2020. The website’s rankings emphasize accessibility, affordability, and…
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WCU’s 99th Annual Holiday Program Available Via Livestream on Dec. 5
The West Chester University Wells School of Music will continue an annual tradition, virtually, as the 99th Annual Holiday Program will be available to members of the community and audiences worldwide on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 3 PM. This year’s event, which has been filmed and edited in advance, is being offered to audiences for…
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Students Who Use WCU’s Resource Pantry Will Have Support Across Eight Weeks This Winter
This year, the West Chester University Resource Pantry’s Operation SNOW (Student Needs Over Winter), which accommodates students in the Promise Program who stay on campus over the winter break, is expanding its services from its standard one week of supplies to eight weeks. The shift was necessary because Aramark, which operates the university’s dining hall,…
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