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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WCU Enrollment Remains Strong, Includes Largest First-Year Class in its History
Enrolling the largest first-year class in its history (3,006 first-year students in fall 2022 compared to 2,628 in fall 2021),…
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WCU Awarded for Diversity Efforts Third Year in a Row
For the third year in a row, West Chester University holds the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer, Penn Community Bank
Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer for Penn Community Bank, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Conshohocken and Trooper with three…
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West Chester University Officially Unveils New Sciences and Engineering Building
West Chester University’s recent ribbon-cutting of the SECC building is the latest evidence that the university is a powerhouse to…
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WCU Community Welcomed Back as Enthusiastic Goals Unveiled
A welcome back address Thursday afternoon for the West Chester University community was filled with great optimism as the school…
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Local CPA & Advisory Firm Ready to Meet Tomorrow’s Leaders at Regional Campus Visits This Fall
Local students are gearing up for their return to campus, and so is RKL. The fast-growing advisory firm, which has…
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Paoli Author, Historian Tells Story of Two Phillies Greats in New Book
Paoli author William Kashatus provides a fascinating inside scoop on a pair of Phillies greats in his new book Lefty…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director at Integrate for Good
Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director of Integrate for Good, spoke with MONTCO Today about her life growing up in…
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WCU Student — Whose History Collection is Worthy of a Museum — Takes Trip of a Lifetime with D-Day Veteran
A passion for World War II history led West Chester University student Adam MacMillan to accompany a 98-year-old D-Day veteran…
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WCU Foundation Wins CASE Circle of Excellence Award
West Chester University/Foundation is the recipient of a 2022 CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award in Special Events and Online…
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WCU to Host Free Jazz Concert on July 21
Alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, will take the stage for…
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State System of Higher Education Weighing Change in Allocating Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
The State System of Higher Education is considering a big change on how it allocates hundreds of millions of dollars…
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WCU Earns Silver STARS Rating for Sustainability Achievements
In recognition of its sustainability achievements, West Chester University has earned a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement…
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WCU Baseball Team Punches Its Ticket to National Championships … Again
West Chester University is once again bound for the NCAA Division II Baseball National Championships in Cary, N.C. The Golden…
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Four WCU Students Among Winners in European Union’s National Foreign Affairs Contest
This spring, a team of four West Chester University students placed first in a national debating competition hosted by the Delegation…
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West Chester University Recognizes 42 Excellent Students for the 1871 Award
This year, 42 West Chester University students have been recognized with the 1871 Awards. Established in 2018, the 1871 Award…
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WCU Recognizes 33 Exceptional Teacher-Scholars Who ‘Bring Excellence to the Classroom’
West Chester University has ushered in an exciting new era for research while remaining committed to its priority of teaching…
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WCU Announces Summer Camps, Programs for Youth of All Ages
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer programs and camps to entertain and enrich area students from ages…
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