42nd Annual Presidential Gala
Friday, March 28, 2025
Hosted by WCU President Laurie Bernotsky and Michael Bray ’01, with Honorary Co-Chairs Michael M’91 and Karen Gibson M’00

An inauguration celebration of the 16th president of West Chester University
Culminating the celebration of all those who contribute to the success of Golden Rams was the 42nd Annual Presidential Gala, which was held on the evening of March 28 at the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens. The Gala is funded entirely by private donations and sponsorships. Proceeds support WCU students’ experiential learning opportunities, including unpaid internships, clinical rotations, student-teacher stipends, education abroad, the WCU Resource Pantry, and the Career Closet.
More information about the Presidential Inauguration celebration can be found at www.wcupa.edu/inauguration.