West Chester University is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The institution was founded as West Chester Academy in 1812 in West Chester, PA. It became West Chester State Normal School in 1871. The name changed to West Chester State Teacher's College in 1927, to West Chester State College in 1960, and then to West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 1983.
The 150th Anniversary web page offers links to anniversary videos, upcoming events, a timeline of key institutional dates, historic photographs, and other resources.
"West Chester University celebrates 150th anniversary amid much fanfare," posted April 25, 2022.
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