WCU gets OK to add new grad degree programs
WEST CHESTER. — At its July meeting, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors approved new programs at West Chester and seven other system universities.
West Chester’s two programs are the Doctor of Education in education policy, planning, and administration and the Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling. Like new programs at the other state universities,...
Cheyney / WCU Presidents announce new collaboration
HARRISBURG – This week, in a letter addressed to the students, faculty, staff and alumni; Presidents Frank Pogue (Cheyney University) and Greg Weisenstein (West Chester University) announced a new collaboration between the two Chester County-based universities:
‘Patience’ coming to WCU’s music theater
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County to perform comic opera
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County wants area residents to get a taste of “Patience,” its latest main-stage presentation.
An entertaining look at popular culture, “Patience” focuses on a group of young ladies obsessed with the latest trends and rapturously pining after two unattainable, free-spirited...
Digging up facts about native Lenape in region
Archaeology expert to present “History on Tap” program
The Marshalton Inn will host a “History on Tap” program Monday night from the Chester County Historical Society.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the life and ways of the native Lenape in the Brandywine Valley through archaeological discoveries, courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS).
CCHS’s...
Police seize 40 pounds of drug-laced candy
Disturbing discovery made at West Chester U. apartment, authorities said
Updated at 3:30 p.m. with information on pending arrest
A photo shows some of the drug-laced candy police found at a West Chester University apartment.
Authorities Police seized more than 40 pounds of drug-laced candy from an apartment at West Chester University’s South Campus, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office...
Volunteers sought for earth-shaking initiative
1,400 trees to be planted in East Fallowfield Township
The Brandywine Conservancy is taking the lead on a project to plant 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday; volunteers are needed.
Conservationists hope area residents will dig this important environmental activity: planting 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The Brandywine Conservancy, Guardians of the...
Tapping into thirst for music and history
Chester County Historical Society continuing free series
The Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” series offers history in an informal pub or restaurant setting.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is betting that a slice of history added to music and dill pickles will create a sweet and savory experience for the public.
CCHS will present the latest installment of...
