The Craft of Making Books
Michael Peich, West Chester University’s own master printer and founder of Aralia Press, handcrafts fine books, mostly of poetry, including a previously unpublished poem by sci-fi author Ray Bradbury.

Nursing, Social Differences, and “Care”
Sociologist Lisa Huebner examines how hospital nurses negotiate intimate care for patients across race, gender, country of origin, and other differences.

Environmental Health Professor Earns National Fellowship
Maura Sheehan was recently named a Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) in recognition of her significant contributions to the organization and to the field.

Mimicking a Manta Ray
Frank Fish is studying marine rays to understand their hydrodynamics and material properties so that one day, humans might build useful creations such as a robotic ray for undersea exploration or data collection.

West Chester Receives $1 Million Gift
Retired Army Brigadier General Richard D. Merion ’59, and his wife, Jeanette, recently made a $1 million gift to West Chester, one of the largest in the school’s history.

Outdoor Classroom
A collaborative effort by on- and off-campus individuals creates an outdoor learning space recognized by Audubon-PA and the National Wildlife Federation.