Harry Oakes

Former WU board member running for governor

A former member of the Waynesburg University Board of Trustees is running for governor. “To my eye, there was way too much talk and not enough action,” said Laura Ellsworth, who declared her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor Oct. 10. “And that is on everything from the budget, to job creation, to … Continue reading

University’s legacy of presidents shows pattern of improvement

One may refine artistic skill within the security of a studio. This provides preparation for any commission the artist may afterward receive. Not so with the art of presidency. William Dusenberry, in his “The Waynesburg College Story,” remarked that the Waynesburg University presidency has been, “an art that one learned to do by doing.” Throughout … Continue reading

OAKS campaign aims for impact

The unveiling of the Opportunity and Knowledge Strengthened (O.A.K.S) campaign on Sept. 22 marked the beginning of an initiative announced at the right time, according to Stacy Brodak, vice president of Institutional Advancement. The five-year O.A.K.S. campaign is seeking to establish relationships with potential donors during “a critical time in our history,” as the campaign’s … Continue reading