Q&A: IT alert system and phishing scams

Phishing scams are nothing new for students at Waynesburg University. The Information Technology Department on campus has an alert system that contacts students when they receive these scams. Phishing scams are common; yet, many students do not know what to do when they receive them or how to protect themselves against their effects.  Waynesburg’s Senior … Continue reading

COVID-19 spring semester update

As reported by BestColleges.com, seven out of 10 Presidents’ Athletic Conference schools currently do not require students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Waynesburg University ranks among those seven PAC schools that do not require the vaccine and plans to keep it that way. “Waynesburg University does not mandate vaccines for students to attend … Continue reading

A magical bingo night

Bingo night has always been a largely attended event for the Waynesburg University Student Activity Board. The same rang true for the first bingo event of the semester. On Wednesday, Jan. 19, the university’s SAB hosted the first bingo night of the spring 2022 semester. Students came together at 8 p.m. in the Benedum Dining … Continue reading

Waynesburg features international artist

Editor’s Note: All responses by Javier Flechas were translated by the reporter The Waynesburg University Fine Arts Department is ecstatic to invite and host the artwork of an international artist to start the spring semester.  Javier Flechas, a 48-year-old Colombian artist, will be showcasing his pieces in the Benedum Gallery from Monday, Jan. 24, until  … Continue reading

New semester begins: Waynesburg to host MLK Day celebration

The spring 2022 semester is in full swing. Students are back. Events have begun. Unlike the 2021 spring semester, Waynesburg University students began this spring semester with in-person instruction Monday, Jan. 10.  Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee said he is glad to welcome students back to campus for the spring semester.  “Thanks for the … Continue reading

College campuses are nuts about squirrels 

Waynesburg’s campus is home to two things: students and squirrels. This fall semester, Waynesburg University students participated in a national research study to learn more about their college counterpart.  The national study, conducted by Squirrel-Net, looks into the behavior of squirrels across North American college campuses. The study, which started in 2017, provides undergraduate students … Continue reading

University seeking proposals for BWHET conference

The window to submit a proposal for presentation at the upcoming Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Conference hosted by the Waynesburg University graduate counseling program is currently open.  The conference will be held near Pittsburgh, Pa in April of next year. The program is looking for proposals about “advocacy in action” within the field … Continue reading

Spring planning

There is one week left of the semester and we’re already springing into the next. The 2022 spring academic calendar is officially completed and posted on Waynesburg University’s website. After the 2021 fall semester ends next week, the University’s undergraduate programs will begin a month-long winter recess period. Undergraduate students will be back on campus … Continue reading

Waynesburg to host PRSSA conference

Every year, the Public Relations Student Society of America hosts a national conference. These conferences are highly regarded for improving a school’s popularity and attendance ratings.   PRSSA usually is held at bigger schools such as California State University, Michigan State University. and Point Park University, but this year one of the conferences will be held … Continue reading

College campuses are nuts about squirrels

Waynesburg’s campus is home to two things: students and squirrels. This fall semester, Waynesburg University students participated in a national research study to learn more about their college counterpart.  The national study, conducted by Squirrel-Net, looks into the behavior of squirrels across North American college campuses. The study, which started in 2017, provides undergraduate students … Continue reading