President’s Welcome Back Address
Interim President Linda L. Lamwers formally welcomed the West Chester University community back to campus on Sept. 11.

Horse Lover Writes Book for Racing Fans
Linda Hanna pays tribute to three famous Thoroughbreds – Barbaro, Smarty Jones and Ruffian – and what contributed to the untimely injuries, two of them fatal, that ended their racing careers.

What’s in the Salt of the Earth?
While some scientists look toward ice on Mars for evidence of ancient life, microbiologist Russell Vreeland looked deep into a New Mexico salt mine and changed biomaterials research when he found and reanimated an isolated bacterium from 250 million years ago.

Learning the 3 “R’s” Through Art
Arts enrichment – often the first program eliminated with budget cuts – is the most effective way to engage some students in learning.

A Month to Honor Hispanic Heritage
From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, West Chester University celebrates Hispanic heritage with a variety of activities.