Following graduation, most students look forward to moving back home or head out into the world searching for that first job, but for 2018 Waynesburg graduate, Lauren Bailey, she found that first job without leaving campus. Bailey has returned to Waynesburg to take on the position of Assistant to the Center for Campus Ministry in … Continue reading
Over the summer, Waynesburg University created a new five-year agreement with BSN Sports and Nike as the Yellow Jacket’s official apparel sponsor. Through BSN Sports, Nike will serve as the exclusive outfitter for all 20 Yellow Jacket athletic teams. “Waynesburg University is pleased to sign this agreement that strengthens its partnership with BSN Sports,” said … Continue reading
Megan Bandi waited three years to study at Coastal Carolina University, as part of Waynesburg’s marine biology program. Then, three weeks into her first semester there, she had to evacuate campus because of a natural disaster. With Costal Carolina University only nine miles from Myrtle Beach, Bandi said the school was in the direct path … Continue reading
For the past 10 months, the Waynesburg University web core team, along with Ologie, has been working on changes to the university’s website. Last week, their work was finally complete and the new .edu site was launched. “We worked closely with Ologie, a Columbus-based firm who has been our partner through the discovery phase, development … Continue reading
On the first Thursday of every month, students, faculty and community members gather for Getting to Know WU. The program typically lasts no more than 15 minutes and is structured in a fashion that is intended to help build the Waynesburg University community. Dana Cook Baer, provost of the university and professor of criminal justice, has … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s improv comedy group ‘WU’s Line is it Anyway’ announced its new cast members in preparation for their upcoming shows after holding a series of auditions, beginning on Sept. 11. Based on the popular 90’s television show ‘Who’s Line is it Anyway’, the performance features improv comedy, games and a director set onstage assigning … Continue reading
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention , sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have hit record-high numbers nationally, with the amountof diagnoses of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rising significantly compared to last year’s data. Counties within Pennsylvania, some close as an hour away from Waynesburg University, have been labeled “hot-spots” for STDs, including the … Continue reading
The culture around concussions is changing, said Andy Palko, head athletic trainer. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is all over the news, and athletes and their families are more concerned now than ever about the effects of sustaining regular impacts in the game of football. That’s why Waynesburg University’s football team is using 24 special helmets to … Continue reading
The rain wouldn’t stop. As Hurricane Florence gently brushed against the East Coast this past weekend, the storm clouds gathered in a way that made the rain never seem to stop pouring from the sky. As the drops collected on the ground, roadways in the town of Waynesburg were transformed into Slip n’ Slides and … Continue reading
For Dr. Sora Lee, coming to America from South Korea wasn’t as grand as folks had made it seem when she arrived with her 20-year-old sister. In fact, Lee found herself spending a lot more time alone as an 18-year-old in America than she ever had before in her life. “I couldn’t speak any English,” … Continue reading
