Take a moment to view this video message from WCU's 16th president. |
Message from the President |
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On July 1st, the WCU Alumni Association joined the campus community in welcoming President Laurie Bernotsky into her new role - take a moment to view this video message from West Chester University's 16th president.
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Campus News |
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The Future Is Bright |
150Forward: The Campaign for West Chester University has raised more than $70.5 million, exceeding the campaign’s overall goal by more than $5.5 million and reaching its highpoint three months prior to the June 30, 2024 deadline.
Launched in 2017, the largest comprehensive campaign in the University’s history was designed to help an even greater number of WCU students secure specific needs: more scholarships; increased academic, civic and professional opportunities; and ready access to technological advancements.
Watch Video Highlights »
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WCU Prepares to Welcome Exceptional Students this Fall, Including Jayden Alston |
Twenty+ colleges sent Jayden Alston acceptance letters, accompanied by offers of approximately $1.4 million in merit scholarships across four years.
The Upper Darby High School track star senior chose West Chester University, his father’s alma mater. The path to WCU wasn’t easy for Jayden, who spoke to CBS3 news about his early academic struggles.
Jayden plans to study business at WCU. He earned 15 credits while dual enrolled at Delaware County Community College.
Watch CBS3 Coverage » |
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Congratulations to our newly elected leaders! Their dedication to advancing our alumni community is commendable, and we're excited to see their contributions unfold.
2024-2025 Executive Council Devynn Gray '19, M'20 (President) Joe Cassel '79 (Vice President) Deidre Gray '92 (Secretary) Lance Bogash '74 (Treasurer) Patrick O'Connor M'93 (Immediate Past President)
2024-2027 Board of Directors Joe Cassel '79 LaToya Fowler '09 Michael Hartman '02 Alicia Long '15, M'16 Paris Webb '88 Joyce Woodson '75, M'79 |
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Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Litchman-Green '07 |
![Jennifer L. Litchman-Green '07 and Lisa Wright Bryant '87](https://www.wcualumni.org/image/ramblings/Litchman-Green-DAA-Award.jpg) Jennifer L. Litchman-Green '07 with Lisa Wright Bryant '87, Past President of the WCU Alumni Association.
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2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree
Jennifer graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in journalism. During her time at the University, she played singles and doubles tennis for the women’s team and was co-captain in her senior year. In 2011, she utilized her love for the game to help launch a nonprofit focused on bringing tennis to children living in disadvantaged communities across our region.
In 2013, Jennifer joined the American Heart Association as an administrative professional and in January 2023, she became senior executive director for the greater Philadelphia region.
Her proudest achievements with the American Heart Association include legislation in Pennsylvania requiring all high school students to be trained in hands-only CPR prior to graduation, the sweetened beverage tax in Philadelphia aimed at reducing sugary drinks consumption and funding critical community programs, and the placement of four CPR training kiosks in Philadelphia that have trained more than 25,000 people in hands-only CPR to date.
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Upcoming Events |
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38th Annual Criterions Reunion Join fellow alumni as the Criterions Alumni Big Band returns to make music together once again. Register >> |
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Night on the Nile Join the Black Alumni Chapter for a social at the Nile Swim Club. Register >> |
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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. Save the Date >>
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Check out what's happening on campus!WCU Athletics >> WCU Box Office >> |
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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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In what year did President Bernotsky begin her career at West Chester University?
Submit your answer to alumni@wcufoundation.org and reference "Ramblings Trivia" in the subject line. Four winners will be randomly selected from the submissions to win this grey WCU Legacy twill hat.
Congratulations to our June winners — Jan Battle '93; Alyssa Lockard M'17; John Scott '69; and Jenn Traubel '03, M'06 — who each received a WCU halftime cooler!
June Trivia
Q: What subject did President Fiorentino teach when he first arrived at WCU in 1983? A: Economics
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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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