EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a synopsis of a recent topic trending in world or national news. Six Forever stamps. Sulfur substance. Manila envelope. Bubble wrap. These are four similar traits of bomb-like devices mailed to multiple public figures throughout the course of last week. The bombs targeted Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Maxine … Continue reading
Greene County is one of the poorest counties in Pennsylvania. Fortunately, there are many organizations and people that strive to fix this problem. To aid the fight against the county’s poverty, Waynesburg University’s Center for Service Leadership announced Oct. 5 that initiative grants are available for students, faculty and staff who are leading small-to-mid sized … Continue reading
With the nation’s growing focus on the long-term effects of concussions, athletic programs at Waynesburg University have experienced an increase in preventative safety measures. Student-athletes must take the ImPACT Test before and after collisions, they are monitored closely by physicians and athletic trainers when a concussion occurs and most recently, the football program acquired 12 … Continue reading
Last semester, 20 Waynesburg University students spent their spring break visiting historical biblical locations abroad in Greece for the Footsteps of Paul trip. In May of 2020, students will have a similar opportunity. Josh Sumpter, instructor of biblical studies and assistant chaplain, is partnering with Footstep Ministries to lead another Footsteps of Paul experience, this … Continue reading
The Department of Communication at Waynesburg University hosted its 5th annual Knox Writing Contest, Saturday, Oct. 27. The contest is open to high school students in grades 10-12 within 14 counties in the tri-state area each year and features monetary prizes for placing. Sponsored by the Observer-Reporter in Waynesburg, the contest included a press conference, … Continue reading
When Melinda Walls, W. Robert Stover chair for entrepreneurial leadership, began at Waynesburg University this year, she wanted to bring the entrepreneurial spirit with her. “My hope is that we will spur creativity on this campus and that kind of is the first step in innovation,” Walls said. “That is why we are doing this … Continue reading
The Department of Business Administration at Waynesburg University recently created an Advisory Board to set and develop relevant goals for the undergraduate business program. The board, which had its first meeting Oct. 22, is made up of Waynesburg University business alumni ranging from 1950 to 2018. William Stough, assistant professor of Business Administration, said this … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s mission statement of Faith, Learning and Service, can manifest itself in many different ways. The most recent accolade for the University is the partnership with Chevron to create projects that benefit the community. The project was announced last Tuesday at the Southpointe branch campus in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and with the help of a … Continue reading
For Waynesburg University students who are eligible to vote in the upcoming Nov. 6 midterm elections, but are unable to return to the county in which they are registered due to attending the university, are encouraged to apply for and submit an absentee ballot. To begin the application process for an absentee ballot in Pennsylvania, voters … Continue reading
Waynesburg University students are well aware of the university’s mission, which includes educating students to make connections between faith, learning and serving. What they may not be aware of, however, is how former students have used those connections to build successful lives after leaving Waynesburg. That is the purpose of the servant leadership alumni speaker … Continue reading
