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Last weekend, more than 3,100 new Golden Rams crossed the stage, joining a powerful network of over 130,000 alumni. As a proud member of the WCU Alumni Association, you know that graduation is just the beginning. Every West Chester University graduate receives a free lifetime membership, offering full access to alumni events, benefits, and services—explore what’s available to you here: https://www.wcualumi.org/offers-discounts.
You are a Ram for life, and your connection to WCU stays strong no matter where life takes you.
And if you’re looking to expand your network or mentor the next generation, then join Ram Nation, WCU’s official social and professional networking platform. It’s a collaboration between the Alumni Association and the Twardowski Career Development Center, designed to connect alumni across industries and locations. Sign up here: https://www.wcualumni.org/RamNation.
Thank you for keeping Ram pride alive!
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| Campus News |
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| Kinesiology's Dr. Ken Clark Continues Olympic Connections |
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On the first weekend in April, Dr. Ken Clark ’09, assistant professor of kinesiology in WCU’s College of Health Sciences, was watching as a new era in track began with the first competitions in the brand-new Grand Slam of Track (GST), brainchild of Olympic icon Michael Johnson. Gabby Thomas, a three-time Olympic gold medalist at the Paris Olympics last year, is one of the GST contracted athletes and one of the elite sprinters whose biomechanics Dr. Clark regularly analyzes in person and via video.
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| Jake Henry '23 Wins First Place at Prestigious Shore Hatchery Competition |
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WCU alumnus Jake Henry won first place and a $35,000 prize at the Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery Program competition, hosted by Salisbury University's Perdue School of Business, in Salisbury, Maryland.
Henry, who graduated in 2023, impressed judges with his wearable device designed to treat musculoskeletal pain without the need for opioids or surgery.
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| Alumni Spotlight: Mark Barnes '93 |
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2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree
Dr. Barnes has made an indelible impact on West Chester University through his leadership and mentorship, particularly as the revitalizing force behind the Black Alumni Chapter, where his service and dedication have fostered a thriving network of alumni. As an Associate Professor at Morgan State University, his groundbreaking work in geography, environmental justice, and student mentorship has shaped the academic and professional journeys of countless students, helping to diversify the field. His national recognition, from prestigious fellowships to board memberships, reflects his unwavering commitment to advancing education, community engagement, and social justice on a local and global scale.
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| Upcoming Events |
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39th Annual Criterions Reunion
The Criterions Alumni Big Band will reunite for a concert and social gathering at Limoncello in West Chester.
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Rams in the Sand
Join WCU alumni and friends for our annual beach party! We are headed back to the Deauville Inn at the Jersey Shore and hope to see you there.
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Move-In Day
Welcome our newest Golden Rams! Volunteer to greet first-year students and transfer students on campus as they begin their WCU journeys.
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Homecoming & Family Weekend
WCU will host alumni, families, students, faculty and staff, and community members for a weekend full of programs, athletic events, school spirit, and lots of fun. We hope you will join us in merging two of our favorite traditions to create a unique and meaningful experience for the entire community.
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| Alumni just like you help to make a difference every day. |
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| Trivia Time |
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How many alumni does WCU currently have?
Submit your answer to alumni@wcufoundation.org and reference "Ramblings Trivia" in the subject line. Three winners will be randomly selected from the submissions to win a WCU Golden Rams candy jar filled with grape salt water taffy.
Congratulations to our April winners — Susan D’Esposito '72, M'77; Melissa (Cook) James '94; Shanese I. Johnson '92; and Kimberly (Brautigam) Speed '00 — who will each receive a banana print keychain.
April Trivia
Q: In what year was Banana Day established?
A: 1996
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West Chester University Alumni Association
202 Carter Drive | West Chester, PA 19382
610-436-2813 | alumni@wcufoundation.org |
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