Arts at West Chester University of PA

It may be a rainy day, but we won’t let that rain on our parade ☔️🎓
Can you believe Commencement was almost two weeks ago already? Our camera roll still says otherwise. Congratulations again to the Class of 2026!

Thank you for the pictures!

As the spring semester officially comes to a close, so does Dean Bacon’s final full semester here at the college .💜

While we’re lucky to have her through June, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate this milestone and everything she has meant to our community. Last week, we honored her with a drop-in party filled with good food, great conversations, shared memories, and so many well-deserved hugs. This past weekend, she also closed out her final commencement ceremony as dean.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to celebrate her, including community members, staff, faculty, students, alumni, and so many more. The turnout was a true reflection of the impact she has had on all of us.

If you have a favorite memory with Dean Bacon or a well wish for her next chapter, share it in the comments below!

It’s almost time! Congratulations to all our CARHU students! 💜💛 We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that you will achieve. For more details about commencement, visit https://www.wcupa.edu/Commencement/

“An artist must be free to choose what he does, certainly, but he must also never be afraid to do what he might choose.”
-Langston Hughes in The Racial Mountain

Being a student here at West Chester means having a voice. And with that voice, students have the power to create real fundamental change.

Art is political! It provides a voice for those who may not have their own yet, and that kind of art is something our Golden Rams aren’t afraid to shy away from.

Congratulations to all the artists, your art is more than just important, but powerful💜

Final days to see the BFA exhibition are here; catch it before it leaves on May 8.

Not one, but two students taking their skills global.
Matthew Grapin and Kiernan Bauman are turning their passion for Japanese language into real-world impact, from mastering the highest level of the JLPT to earning spots in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme.

Proof that what starts in the classroom can take you anywhere.
Congratulations; we're so proud of you 🎉
Department of Languages and Cultures at West Chester University

Arbor Day at WCU 🌱
Last Friday, the campus community gathered at the Anderson Hall Outdoor Classroom to celebrate Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony hosted by the Sustainability Council’s Trees and Green Spaces Committee. Dean Bacon shared a few words before planting a persimmon tree that will grow with our campus for years to come.

The classroom doesn’t stop at campus.

Dr. tonya thames-taylor recently presented at the William Whipper Reading Circle, discussing a speech by 19th century African American intellectual Thomas Morris Chester on the importance of self-pride.

Recognized for her impact, her work continues to reach beyond the university and into the community.

The 2026 B.F.A. Exhibition is almost here.
Presented by the Department of Art + Design, this annual exhibition showcases the capstone work of graduating seniors across a range of disciplines, including Studio Art and Graphic + Interactive Design. Each piece reflects the creativity, growth, and dedication behind their time at West Chester University.

Join us for the opening reception:
Thursday, April 30 | 5:00–7:00 PM
John H. Baker Gallery + Knauer Gallery
On view April 20 – May 8
Free and open to the public.