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09/02/2026

Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Stefanie Amiruzzaman, ASL/Deaf Studies Coordinator and Assistant Professor in Languages and Cultures WCUPA at West Chester University!

Dr. Amiruzzaman teaches American Sign Language (ASL) and holds a Ph.D. in Evaluation and Measurement, an M.Ed. in Deaf Education and a B.A. in American Sign Language, all from Kent State University.

Before joining WCU, she taught ASL and Deaf culture courses at institutions including The University of Akron, Princeton University and Ball State University. She is also a certified member of the American Sign Language Teachers Association and is continuing an IRB-approved research project exploring AI and ChatGPT in the classroom.

Her recent accomplishments include receiving the 2025 Stephan M. Ryan Award from ASLTA and WCU’s 2025 Women’s Leadership Award, publishing Signs Are Everywhere Teacher’s Guide, and serving as Vice President of the Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf.

We’re proud to spotlight Dr. Amiruzzaman and the teaching, research and leadership she brings to our WCU community.

09/01/2026

New banner alert! 🚨
Have you seen the newest artwork outside Main Hall? This year’s three-panel banner was designed by Graphic and Interactive Design alumna Eleana Rudderow ’26, winner of the 2026–27 Main Hall Banner Contest.

Created around this year’s College of Arts and Humanities theme, “Arts and Humanities: Informing Our Shared History, Advancing Justice, Strengthening Communities,” Eleana’s design uses different forms of light to represent the past, present and future, and the ways knowledge continues to shape our communities over time.

Take a closer look the next time you’re at Main Hall. The layered design includes details inspired by WCU history, the arts and humanities, sustainability, progress and America250PA.

08/27/2026

We’re back, Golden Rams! And we’re kicking off the academic year with a new Student Spotlight.

Meet Joseph E. D. Anderson, our 2026–27 Graduate Assistant for the College of Arts and Humanities Ambassador Program!

Joseph is currently pursuing his M.A. in WCU Philosophy Department at West Chester University and will work closely with our CARHU Ambassadors throughout the academic year, helping strengthen student engagement and create more opportunities for student voices and experiences to be heard across the College.

Originally from Los Angeles, Joseph brings a background in student leadership and competitive debate, along with a passion for helping others grow. Outside of academics, his interests include photography, clothing design, art, and murals.

We’re excited to have Joseph on the team and can’t wait to see what he and our Student Ambassadors accomplish this year!

05/21/2026

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!

05/11/2026

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!

05/09/2026

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/

05/06/2026

“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.

05/05/2026

Happy Finals Week Golden Rams!

Our Languages and Cultures majors are here to wish you good luck on this last week of your semester.

Remember, you got this🤞🏼💜

04/30/2026

Balancing classes, internship responsibilities, and still finding time for her friends, Somara shares what a real day looks like behind the scenes here in the Arts and Humanities.

From meetings and content creation to staying on top of course work, this is a look at how our Golden Rams manage it all🙌🏼

04/29/2026

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

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