Prokopchuck hired as Director of Development

Waynesburg University has expanded its staff and has recently welcomed Jena Prokopchuck as the newest member of the Waynesburg family. Prokopchuck has joined the university team as the Director of Development. Prokopchuck believes she is a valuable addition to the university, thanks to her extensive experience in the field of program development. That extensive experience … Continue reading

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

Pittsburgh native speaks on path to success in radio

The man behind the microphone SiriusXM radio host and producer Jim Shearer breaks down his experiences and life outside the recording offices He walks into his dream-job interview, takes a seat and smiles at the camera. As the questions start, he freezes. All he heard were his internal thoughts of “why do I suck so bad? … Continue reading

SmartEvals proves to be efficient system

After two successful semesters, Waynesburg University has fully transitioned to using the SmartEval system for digital course evaluation. According to administrators, the new system is vastly more efficient and useful to faculty members.   “The information is more readily available, as far as the results from the evaluations,” said Vikki Wilson, registrar. “[Faculty members] are not waiting until the … Continue reading

Policy implemented to better safeguard students’ private info

Waynesburg University’s Financial Aid department is implementing a new policy this semester regarding the privacy of students’ information. According to Financial Aid Director Matt Stokan, anyone attempting to access a student’s information must be able to prove that they are the student or a permitted affiliate of the student. “When a student comes in the … Continue reading

Barstool Heartland internship has impact

Drew Brown always knew how to have a good time and bring a smile to everyone’s face. Brown also knew, however, when it was time to get serious and get to work. For this senior sports broadcasting/sports information major, Brown found an opportunity to combine those things in his summer internship with Barstool Heartland. A … Continue reading