WCU College of Business & Public Management

10/06/2026

Join WCU Sustainability on Wednesday, 10/7, at 12 p.m. to hear from Reagan Smiley and Dr. Carlos A. Morales-Ramírez of the Department of Geography and Planning about using maps to balance ecotourism and whale shark habitats! This is part of the Sustainability Research and Practice Seminar series in Sykes 255 A/B or on Zoom.

09/25/2026

The West Chester University Investment Group will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Friday, October 16th! Whether you're a current member, alumni, or supporter of the organization, we'd love for you to join us as we reflect on 10 years of growth, mentorship, and achievement.

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Location: West Chester University Foundation Building (202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA)
Registration: https://www.wcufoundation.org/e/wcuig

06/23/2026

Dear WCU MPA Alumni,

Please take a few moments to complete this NASPAA survey to provide vital insights into public service education and trends in the public sector. Your insight is much appreciated!
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZW5BBK7

04/06/2026

Last week, the College of Business and Public Management hosted another successful Mock Interview event! Over 150 students practiced their interview skills with 53 incredible interviewers. You made a difference to our students, helping prepare them for interviewing and networking. Thank you to all the companies who participated in making this event possible! Special thanks to Professors Christina Croft, Perry Cozzone, and Frank Nocella for their dedication, and thank you to Dr. Evan Leach and Dr. Xiaowei (Linda) Zhu for their continued support.

03/09/2026

Register to attend the upcoming DPA Diversity Speaker Series "Overcoming Adversity in Turbulent Times: Q & A with Frederick Shegog" on March 18, 2026 at 6 p.m., which will be held on Zoom. Registration is required. https://wcupa.zoom.us/meeting/register/cSgnODUITOaYYaMW_407eg #/registration

03/06/2026

College of Business and Public Management student organizations hosted a competitive food drive in connection with the Super Bowl this year. The “Soup-er” Bowl Food Drive teams collected a grand total of 2,508 items including ramen, soup, and other shelf-stable food products, and delivered them to the University’s Resource Pantry.

Check out coverage: https://www.wcupa.edu/communications/newsroom/2026/03.06CBPMFoodDrive.aspx

02/26/2026

Join us for the 2nd annual Real Estate Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. in room 101 of the Business and Public Management Center. WCU is hosting guest speaker Jeff DeVuono, Executive Vice President, Brandywine Realty Trust, for a discussion focused on "Understanding a Full-Service REIT and Careers in CRE." All are welcome to come learn more about commercial real estate!

02/12/2026

West Chester University’s Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) is bringing to campus the Frontiers, the world’s number one tribute to Journey, as part of the WCU CJSA Concert Series. The Frontiers will perform in the Madeline Wing Adler Theatre on Saturday, February 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase on the SSI Box Office website (https://ramcardcenter.vbotickets.com/event/CJSA_Concert_Series_Presents_Frontiersnum1_Journey_Tribute_Band/183280), and free parking is available in WCU’s M Lot, making it easy for students, alumni, and local community members to join the fun. The event is also a fundraiser benefiting the Criminal Justice Student Association, with raffle baskets available the night of the show

02/06/2026

02/05/2026

We kicked off our CBPM “Soup-er Bowl” this week! This new initiative, a collaboration between the Dean’s Office and the CBPM Student Leadership Council, has CBPM student organizations collecting food items benefiting the WCU Resource Pantry and the Coatesville VA Food Pantry in a friendly competition!

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 CBPM student organizations collecting the most donations!

CBPM student clubs are competing to collect the most food items as part of this college-wide challenge. Accepted donations include canned soup, other canned goods (vegetables, beans, etc.), and dried items such as ramen noodles. Donations are being collected from Monday, February 2nd through Thursday, February 19th. Please drop off all donations by February 19th to the CBPM Dean's Office located on the 3rd floor, Room 300.