Laurie Bernotsky

R. Lorraine Bernotsky (born ) is an American academic administrator serving as the 16th president of West Chester University since 2024. She was previously the interim president of Pennsylvania Western University.

Early life and education Bernotsky was born in and raised in rural Eastern Pennsylvania. She was a first-generation college student. She completed a master's degree and a DPhil in politics at the University of Oxford. She taught undergraduate and graduate courses on politics, research methods, and public administration.

In December 2023, Bernotsky was named as the 16th president of WCU. She is set to succeed Christopher Florentino on July 1, 2024.