West Chester University
West Chester University (WCU), located in West Chester, is a hub of academic diversity and vibrant student life. The university’s commitment to student success is emphasized by Lorraine “Laurie” Bernotsky who replaced Chris Fiorentino as President of West Chester University on July 1st, 2024.
With 180+ academic programs, 300+ clubs, and a location near major east coast cities including Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore, WCU offers a transformative journey to over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Address: 700 S High St, West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: (610) 436-1000
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West Chester University Celebrates New Research Status by Honoring Faculty
West Chester University, with more than 17,600 students, honored 34 of its professors for their research work at a Friday,…
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West Chester University Closes Out 150th Anniversary Celebration With Community Open House
It was like visiting an academic theme park, where the thrill of a roller coaster was replaced with the excitement…
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WCU’s Annual Concert on the Quad Returns on May 5 After Two-Year Absence
The West Chester University Symphony Orchestra and other musical ensembles from WCU’s Wells School of Music will host the fourth…
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Doctor at Pottstown’s Community Health & Dental Care Receives 2022 PA Young Optometrist of the Year Award
The Young Optometrist of the Year Award recognizes an optometrist in practice less than ten years who demonstrates outstanding leadership…
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WCU’s Department of Theatre & Dance to Present ‘Into the Woods’ Beginning Wednesday
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents Into the Woods from April 20-24 with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and…
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More Entries, More Prizes: WCU to Host 10th Annual Business Idea Competition on April 20
As West Chester University wraps up its sesquicentennial, it is also celebrating the 10th anniversary of the annual Business Idea…
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‘Making the Impossible Possible’: WCU’s Scholarship Gala Raises $150,000 for Students During Historic Times
Each year, West Chester University’s Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala attracts numerous friends from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to…
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Community Invited to WCU’s 150th-Anniversary Open House on April 23
The public is invited to West Chester University on Saturday, April 23 from 1-3 PM for free music, games, refreshments,…
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WCU’s Opera Theatre to Stage ‘Die Fledermaus’ This Weekend
West Chester University’s Opera Theatre will stage Johann Strauss Jr.’s Die Fledermaus on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 at 7:30…
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WCU to Host Panel Discussion of Title IX with Amy Fadool of NBC Sports Philadelphia
West Chester University’s Athletics Department will host a panel discussion of Title IX on Wednesday that Amy Fadool, an award-winning sports…
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WCU’s Graduate Programs Earn High Praise from U.S. News & World Report
West Chester University appears on several of U.S. News & World Report’s lists of the best graduate schools for 2023.…
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WCU Receives Largest Cash Donation Ever, Proof That It’s a ‘University Worthy of Big-Time Support’
A $3.5 million gift to West Chester University will focus on student need and student opportunity. The gift, from the…
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‘Enabling Bright Minds and Dreams to Flourish’: WCU to Receive Largest Cash Donation in Its History
A $3.5 million gift from Student Services, Incorporated (SSI) — the largest cash donation ever made to West Chester University…
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Annual Jazz Festival Returns Next Week at West Chester University
For the first time since 2019, the Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and…
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WCU to Host First-of-Its-Kind Production of Lincoln vs. Douglass Debate That Never Was … but Should Have Been
The complicated relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and famed Abolitionist/Statesman Frederick Douglass will be brought to life during the world…
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WCU’s ‘High Research Activity’ Earns It Lofty Status from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
West Chester University’s reclassification from Master’s Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs (M1) to Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity…
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Local Grad Launches Startup That Uses Community to Combat Workplace Burnout
Your Care Collective, a startup launched in 2020 by Joelle Tolifero, a West Chester University graduate, uses community to combat…
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Two Family-Friendly Performances Light Up March as Part of the WCU Live! Performing Arts Series
Tickets are now on sale for two family-friendly performances that are part of the WCU Live! Performing Arts Series at…
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