2013 University News Archives
April 15, 2013
Culture of Service Leads to Meaningful Experiences
The Friars and Abbé Society were awarded the Crime Victims Center of Chester County’s John J. Crane Allied Professional Award for Excellence in Service to Victims, especially children. The students provided one county family with a special holiday experience that created lasting impressions for all involved.April 14, 2013
Family Interactions and Adjusting to College
How well first-year students transition to campus life may depend on how the members of their families typically relate to one another, say Susan Gans and Vanessa Johnson, both WCU psychology professors.
April 2, 2013
Service to Others Brings National Recognition to WCU
For the eighth year, the University made the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. And getting a jump on next year's honor, WCU students helped the shattered Staten Island community for this year's alternative spring break.March 21, 2013
WCU Forensics Achieves Excellence at National Tournament
The WCU Forensics Speech and Debate Team earned national recognition this past weekend in St. Louis, MO at the Pi Kappa Delta Biannual National Speech and Debate Tournament.March 20, 2013
PASSHE Unveils Philadelphia Multi-University Center
Leaders from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education joined with Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter and other distinguished guests to unveil the Philadelphia-Multi University Center in Center City.March 18, 2013
Pilot Program to Expand WCU's International Enrollment
The University's collaboration with INTERLINK Language Centers offers select international students the opportunity to immerse themselves in American culture and become proficient in EnglishMarch 14, 2013
WCU Honors Legacy of Leadership Inductees
The six WCU alumni and two faculty members who are celebrated in this year's Student Affairs Legacy of Leadership ceremony on Saturday, March 16, embody the best of what leadership is all about.March 6, 2013
WCU Students of Color Honor Their Mentors
In commemoration of "National Women of Color" Day, several faculty and staff of color were honored for their support and mentoring of West Chester University students
February 20, 2013
Forensics Team Dominates State Championship
West Chester University hosted the 2013 Pennsylvania Forensics Association State Championship, and WCU students bested the competition, taking the gold in 6 out of 11 events.
February 20, 2013
WCU Alumni Win Both NCTM Awards
Only two Lifetime Achievement Medals are presented each year by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and two West Chester University alumni have been named the 2013 recipients.
February 7, 2013
WCU Senior Working with Sen. Vincent Hughes This Semester
Senior political science major Yheralis Lantigua is getting first-hand experience in her field as a participant in The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) program.January 9, 2013
West Chester University Alums Honored for Impact On Their Communities
As part of the University's celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., two West Chester alumni are being presented with "Drum Major for Justice" awards.
January 3, 2013
