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Public Invited to Participate in WCU’s ‘Courageous Conversations About Race’ on Sept. 26
West Chester University has raised its hand high to act as a catalyst for U.S. social change at a time when a plethora of racial injustices fester amidst another fatal pandemic. “Courageous Conversations About Race” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 AM-2 PM and will convene the WCU community with neighbors from…
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WCU Honored for Its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with Award from National Publication
West Chester University has received the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion —…
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Local Man Creates Simple Product to Help People Have Greater Clarity, Presence in Their Lives
For all of the hardships the coronavirus pandemic has created, there is seemingly an equal amount of good that has arisen during these challenging times. For instance, 3×5 Life is a new product that is the brainchild of Downingtown native and West Chester resident Bryan McFarland. 3×5 Life are easily transportable cards, measuring three inches…
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With Virtual Education the New Norm, Local Author Publishes Book to Help Teachers Utilize Technology
Teachers are scrambling to prepare for a new school year, and local author Paul Richards has just published a book entitled Technology Tools for Online Education that might just help. Whether classes meet in a totally virtual model, or a mix of virtual and physical space, there’s probably no better time for educators to make…
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Pillar Real Estate Advisors: Is It Time for You to Find a Private Office?
Many businesses have closed their office doors and opted for a more remote workforce, sending many employees to work from their couches, breakfast tables, and bedrooms. What started as a convenience, however, didn’t take long to turn into a detriment. When you work from home for a length of time, you start to notice your…
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As It Ushers in Its 150th Anniversary, WCU Hoists Final Steel Beam on Its Newest and Largest Building
At the threshold of its 150th anniversary year, West Chester University has hoisted the last steel beam needed to “top off” the framing of The Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC), the newest and largest building in the university’s 149-year history that is currently under construction. President Christopher Fiorentino recently visited the campus…
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Local Woman Uses Her Experiences in Labor to Invent Device for Expecting Mothers
West Chester resident Lauren Richards, 33, has delivered all three of her children at Chester County Hospital, but it was after the birth of her third child when she realized she had almost broken her husband’s arm during labor. “You always see the classic image of a pregnant woman clutching her husband’s hand,” said Richards.…
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Nationwide Surge in COVID-19 Prompts WCU to Adapt to New Reality: Remote Instruction for Fall 2020
As the U.S. surpasses three million cases of COVID-19 and reports 60,000-plus new cases in a single day, West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino released a video and e-mail message today announcing that WCU will adapt to the new reality by continuing remote instruction for the Fall 2020 semester. Instruction will be delivered via Zoom…
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College Consensus Ranks WCU Among Nation’s Top Public Universities
Nationally, West Chester University is among the 100 Best Public Universities and 100 Best Value Universities, according to College Consensus’s 2020 rankings. College Consensus’s methodology compiles rankings from Forbes, Money, U.S. News, Wallethub, WSJ/Times Higher Education, and Washington Monthly. The organization says it only utilizes reputable student review sites that include an overall review score…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Offers Free Virtual Music Camps for Students Entering Grades 3-12
In this summer of uncertainty, and with many camps and recreational centers closed for the summer, it’s West Chester University to the rescue with free virtual music camps via Zoom for students entering grades 3-12. “Though we are disappointed we are unable to welcome students to our campus this summer, we are thrilled to announce…
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WCU’s Resource Pantry Receives Gateway to Equity Award
The WCU Resource Pantry was selected for a third year to receive the Gateway to Equity Award from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). AAUW previously chose the pantry as its beneficiary in 2017 and 2018. The award brings support by the local AAUW branch, which will dedicate this coming academic year to providing…
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WCU Grad to Participate in Army’s Virtual National Commissioning Ceremony
On June 12, newly minted West Chester University graduate Joseph D. Bittner will represent the ROTC Dauntless Battalion during the virtual National Commissioning Ceremony, one of the most prominent adaptations to conducting Army ROTC training during COVID-19. Bittner – a native of Delta, a borough in York County – was awarded the Dauntless Battalion Saber…
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StreamGeeks to Host Live Comedy Show to Benefit United Way of Chester County’s COVID-19 Fund
Clean Quarantine Comedy, a live Internet broadcast featuring comedians coming together virtually for a good cause, will be held on Friday, April 17 from 2-4 PM to benefit the United Way of Chester County’s COVID-19 Response Fund. The broadcast will feature a live donation drive, powered by the production experts at the StreamGeeks in West…
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WCU’s Online MBA Program Ranks Among the Top 20 in the East
West Chester University’s online MBA program is ranked 20th in the 2020 Online MBA Rankings published by Online MBA Report in March. WCU’s program was evaluated alongside all online MBA programs in the East, which the website defined as Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Online…
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StreamGeeks to Host Online Worship Summit on Thursday with Live Performances, Expert Speakers
The StreamGeeks have an exciting full day of “edutainment” planned for online viewers interested in supporting their local worship communities. Worship Summit Live 2.0 is scheduled for Thursday, April 2 at 8:30 AM and will include live performances from worship bands around the world. West Chester-based artist Mike Nappi (@mikenappi) will perform a solo acoustic…
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Commercial Landlord and Tenant Guidance During These Unprecedented Times
By Pillar Real Estate Advisors In the world of business relationships, the one between a commercial landlord and their tenant is a delicate one. In times like these, both sides have questions: They want to know what their options are and what the best next step is when dealing with the problems and concerns of…
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StreamGeeks Publish Guide for Event Planners Who Want to Host Private Live Streams, Virtual Events
At a time when events are being canceled all around the world, Paul Richards, the Chief Streaming Officer of the West Chester-based StreamGeeks, has published a book that may be able to help. Richards has been working nights and weekends over the past few months to finish The Virtual Ticket, a guide for event planners…
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Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak, ‘Helping Your Church Live Stream’ Book Available Free to Houses of Worship to Pick Up in West Chester
Paul Richards will be giving away free copies of his book, Helping Your Church Live Stream, to as many houses of worship as possible during the coronavirus outbreak. Richards is Chief Streaming Officer at the StreamGeeks, located on Market Street in West Chester. Anyone interested in picking up a free book can do so from…
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