University Communications & Marketing

Abby Penjuke ‘23

Business Management Major, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics Minor

Why did you choose WCU: I love the location, size, town, and sports teams!

Advice to incoming students: Enjoy college! Get involved and meet as many people as you can.

Favorite menu item on campus: Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap from the Greek Food Truck

Place to check-out on campus: Hollinger Field House on game day

Something I wish I knew before coming to West Chester University: Everything is much easier to find after your first week!

# of WCU gear I own: My whole wardrobe is WCU gear…. (So like a million)

Favorite class and why: MGT498 with Professor Croft, every business major needs to take a class with Professor Croft. She is amazing!

Get involved in/with: Club or university sports teams!

Fun West Chester fact: I am a member of both the softball and women’s basketball teams at WCU!

Purple or Gold: PURPLE!!!

Jude Bourdeau ‘25

Marketing Major

Why did you choose WCU: Very Nice area and a good distance away from home

Advice to incoming students: Enjoy the journey and don't stress about the destination

Favorite menu item on campus: Teriyaki Chicken Bowl from Wild Blue (sushi place in Sykes)

Place to check-out on campus: Student Recreation center

Something I wish I knew before coming to West Chester University: Always utilize your time effectively.

# of WCU gear I own: 15

Favorite class and why: I thoroughly enjoyed my Writing 200 course with Michael Burns. The reason why I enjoyed this course is because Professor Burns made this class very much relatable and low stress. He cared about each and every one of his students and wanted to see their perspective on the world. I am not always a big fan of writing essays, but I did not mind writing for Professor burns because I knew there was always a purpose to the writing to provide us with a different perspective on life.

Get involved in/with: Lots of clubs and organizations

Fun West Chester fact: The fountain changes different colors at night.

Purple or Gold: TEAM PURPLE

Tommy Linkins III ‘26

Pre-Business, Marketing Major

Why did you choose WCU: It had the major I wanted an affordable cost, a beautiful campus, and looked like a lot of fun!

Advice to incoming students: Keep on top of your work!

Favorite menu item on campus: Auntie Ann's Cinnamon Pretzel Bites!

Place to check-out on campus: The bean bags on the top floor of the library :)

Something I wish I knew before coming to West Chester University: Bring an umbrella ;)

# of WCU gear I own: 3!

Favorite class and why: Marketing 250 because the class prepares you for real job experience!

Get involved in/with: WCU theatre!

Fun West Chester fact: West Chester offers IRISH DANCE

Purple or Gold: GOLD