Recent cuts from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency are expected to drastically decrease state grant funding for college students, including 39 percent of students at Waynesburg University. Each year, when the governor requests funds for student grants, he relies on revenue service departments within PHEAA to supplement those funds, said Matthew Stokan, director of … Continue reading
On an everyday college campus, the stigma surrounding many students is lack of sleep, binge eating some days and then not eating at all on others and constantly studying. At Waynesburg University, more than 1,000 students enter their dorms and houses at the beginning of the fall semester. In most cases, stress is low and … Continue reading
Last week, the Department of Communication held a new event for the first time in its 22-year history. The PRSSA chapter held PR Day Thursday, Nov. 8, bringing students from Thomas Jefferson High School, just south of Pittsburgh. The event was organized by senior public relations major Amanda Troncone, and junior Nicole Tobias, the president … Continue reading
Over 45 prospective students wandered through the classrooms of Buhl Hall Nov. 10, collecting clues to investigate a “drug deal gone bad” as a part of the annual Mock Crime Scene sponsored by the Forensic Science Department. Michael Cippoletti, assistant professor of forensic science, oversaw the event and strategically selected the content of the crime … Continue reading
At every level of athletics, you will often see a player or coach pray before a game or after a big play, which brings upon a question of how much student athletes depend on faith. Waynesburg University offers a time and place for athletes, both past and current, as well as coaches to draw closer … Continue reading
While most Waynesburg University students are preparing to head home for Thanksgiving dinner with their families, some end up spending holiday breaks on campus. Thanksgiving break begins Wednesday, Nov. 22, and classes resume Monday Nov. 26. To stay on campus during holiday breaks, students must submit a form to the Housing Dand meet campus requirements … Continue reading
Through volunteer opportunities, campus organizations and various mission trips, Waynesburg University offers unique scholarship opportunities that enhance its programing. One opportunity that grabs the attention of many females is the Vira Heinz Scholarship, which is awarded each year to at least three women and gives them the opportunity to travel to a foreign country in … Continue reading
For Dining Services at Waynesburg University, the annual Thanksgiving is one of the biggest events of the year. The dinner itself is prepared to serve to around 900 people, said Lesley Davis, director of Dining Services. “Last year we [served] 869 and that’s including faculty and staff and students,” Davis said. As of Tuesday of … Continue reading
Waynesburg University and Butler County Community College have announced a partnership between the two schools for BCCC nursing students to be able to attend Waynesburg University’s Southpointe location to complete their bachelors of science in nursing or enter the second-degree program for registered nurses. According to Dr. Lina Hixson, director of the RN to BSN … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s third annual Day of Giving, Thursday, Nov. 15, will allow alumni, staff, faculty, students and their families to support the university. Each person who gives a monetary amount may leave the donation either undesignated or put it toward any department of their choice. Donna Nypaver, director of Donor Relations and Annual Giving, said … Continue reading
