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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Athlete from the Philadelphia Suburbs Was in a League of Her Own… Literally
Production is underway on Amazon’s new series, A League of Their Own based on the 1992 film about a World War II professional women’s baseball…
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Walter J. Fox, Noted Journalist and Author, Dies at 89
Walter J. Fox, a journalist and retired Temple and West Chester University professor raised in Lansdowne has died, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Area College Professor’s Book on At-Home DNA Testing Reveals That They Can Be a Double-Edged Sword
Anita Foeman, a professor of communication and media at West Chester University, has seen many cases where at-home DNA testing has been causing strife within…
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West Chester University Grad Meets with President Biden
Coatesville resident Mitzi Colon, a West Chester University graduate and DACA recipient, met with President Joe Biden to talk about immigration, writes Paola Belloso for…
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Bucks County Leadership: Bill McSwain, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bill McSwain, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up “southern” in West Chester; the lessons he…
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Traveling the Country in a Refurbished Bus, Unionville Grad Takes Work-from-Home Concept to the Next Level
Chadds Ford native Michael Burlotos, a Unionville High School and West Chester University graduate, redefined the work-from-home concept during the pandemic. He stayed away from…
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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…






















