WCU Geography & Planning

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.

05/10/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Geography and Planning graduates!

02/14/2025

If you're a local college student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to work in a fun, dynamic environment, Valley Forge National Historical Park is offering an opportunity that may interest you!

We are looking for up to 4 interns to join our team this summer. Interns will work at least 16 hours per week between June and August. Typical duties could include helping park visitors navigate the park, interpreting the park's history, and an independent project to help accomplish your educational goals.

For further details and instructions on how to apply, please visit https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/vafo-student-internship.htm. Applications will be accepted until next Saturday, February 15 or until 15 applications have been received.

Come join us, it will be fun!
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07/15/2024

It’s today!

Get ready to explore the use of GIS and how geospatial technology is uniting our world! 🌎 Watch the Esri UC Plenary Session live stream today at 8:30 AM PT. See the latest advancements in ArcGIS, exciting demos, and hear impactful stories from our global user community.

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06/02/2024

Let’s discuss this.

The goals of this trendy urban planning model are laudable, but cities need to be realistic about their ability to place retail, services and jobs close to all residents.