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The Geography and Planning Department offers programs that bridge the physical and social sciences, combining the theoretical with practical experience. Students gain knowledge that can be applied to societal and environmental problems and to future planning. Departmental programs prepare the student for the post-graduation job market as well as for advanced educational opportunities.

10/10/2026

Dr Katirai presenting some research at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning annual conference in Pittsburgh.

10/09/2026

Drs Lyu, Katirai and Lynch representing WCU Planning at the ACSP conference in Pittsburgh.

09/13/2026

WCU Planning Studio class doing a site visit of Avondale and getting a personal tour from the Mayor.

07/22/2026

We are now looking for a new GIS Lab Manager! Please share this announcement with anyone who might be interested.

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa/jobs/5415950/27-04-geographic-information-systems-laboratory-manager-manager-160-geograph?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

05/10/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates from the Geography and Planning programs at West Chester University.

04/22/2026

Congratulations to the Department of Geography and Planning’s outstanding student award recipients Sylvia Goodnough(Geography undergraduate), Victoria Bokoeva( Geography graduate ), Devon Stephens( Planning undergraduate) and Amina Rouine (Planning undergraduate). Not pictured Libby Boulanger ( Geography graduate) and Evan Gardi (Planning graduate).

04/16/2026

WCU Planning alumna Sophie Thompson returned to campus last night to speak with our Transportation Planning class, sharing insights from her work as a transportation planner with JMT in Delaware. Thank you, Sophie, for offering students a real-world perspective on the field and the cool work that you do!

12/13/2025

Congratulations to this amazing group of talented students who graduated today from WCU with degrees in Geography and Urban & Environmental Planning.

12/07/2025

Congratulations to our Planning Studio students, who recently presented their vision for the Spar Hill Property in Kennett Township to the Board of Supervisors, township officials, and other community stakeholders. Their work received high praise from local leaders and reflects the continued excellence of our Urban Planning program at WCU.

11/01/2025

WCU Geography and Planning students in NYC visiting the Tenement Museum.

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