Just three days after final exams are complete and one day after seniors walk at graduation, approximately 70 Waynesburg University students will be starting their summer breaks by going on one of four service trips offered by the university. Two of the service trips will be held in the United States, with the other two … Continue reading
Wednesday, April 18, students in Keith Rieder’s psychology class went on a trip to the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia. Rieder took the students to explore all four floors of the asylum and learn about the medical treatments that happened 137 years ago and what society back then labeled as psychological illnesses. … Continue reading
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” was a phrase delivered by former president Franklin D. Roosevelt in his first inaugural address. This is a quote that is iconic for inspiring courage in people. For some people, presenting research in front of professionals with Ph. Ds would leave them paralyzed with fear … Continue reading
Courtney Parks and Megan Bandi, two junior biology majors with a focus in marine biology, have an opportunity to enhance their education next year. Parks and Bandi will be moving to Conway, South Carolina in August as part of Waynesburg University’s new consortium agreement with Coastal Carolina University for marine biology students. “It will be … Continue reading
More than 48 years have passed since a New Jersey high school band went from playing at beach clubs to hosting an annual concert at Waynesburg University for the community to enjoy. Bill Molzon, assistant professor of Communication, showed off his musical side Saturday, April 21 for his band’s annual GNP concert. The band, Gross … Continue reading
At this year’s Commencement activities, the Rev. Dr. Stuart Broberg will deliver the Baccalaureate service to graduating students and their families at 11 a.m. in Roberts Chapel. Broberg said his message is meant to remind graduates that they hold the tools to be successful in life after Waynesburg University, whether they know it or not. … Continue reading
Each year, the graduating senior class is tasked with coming up with a senior gift, which is a project meant to impact a specific part of the university. This year’s senior class gift, which has been in progress since the “WU Day of Giving” in November 2017, is unique because it is not a single … Continue reading
The Keynote speaker for this year’s commencement ceremony, which takes place May 6, will be David Barensfeld, CEO of Ellwood Group INC, a group that specializes in “steelmaking and heavy metals,” according to its website. Barensfeld, who has been the President and CEO of Ellwood Group since 1983, was invited by President Douglas Lee after … Continue reading
Araella “Rae” Bornmann’s illness was not her story. Her story, her peers say, was built on a foundation of faith. It was her violin at Upper Room on Sunday nights. It was her genuine disposition as a Student Ambassador. It was her continual joy she shared in every conversation. These are the memories Araella left … Continue reading
For months, Olivia Schultz-Falandes, junior political science and history major, and Tyler McCoy, junior history major, campaigned for Student Senate president for the 2018-19 school year using flyers, social media and a variety of other election tactics. After the university-wide vote was held, Student Senate announced March 29 that McCoy had won the position of … Continue reading
