Students prepare to explore Greece during spring break

Sophomore criminal justice major Alexis Taylor wanted to travel.  “Coming to college I knew that I wanted to either do a study abroad or do a mission trip, especially with Waynesburg being a Christian school and mission focused and mission centered,” Taylor said. “I knew I wanted to do some kind of traveling.”   But after … Continue reading

Study abroad deadline quickly approaching

Studying abroad can be the trip of a lifetime for students by allowing them to experience a different country. Waynesburg University is offering a wide range of study abroad options for the 2018-2019 school year, and the deadline to apply is approaching. Although students can apply for the Study Abroad Program at any time during the … Continue reading

Orientation leaders, Fiat Lux mentors help freshmen adjust

New Student Orientation Program leader and Fiat Lux Mentor applications are available for students on myConnect. Orientation leaders are chosen by the Associate Dean of Students, Pat Bristor, and her office. According to Ryan Smith, assistant director of Student Activities, they are looking for students who will be good role models for the incoming freshmen … Continue reading

Criminal Justice students urge others to take part in Polar Plunge

Alexis Taylor, sophomore criminal justice major and Vice President of the Criminal Justice Club, has gained experience already in her work with the club at Waynesburg University. As a freshman, Taylor participated in the club’s annual Polar Plunge event. For the past five years, the Criminal Justice Club has participated in the Polar Plunge in Pittsburgh. … Continue reading

Concerns raise about PHEAA funding

For students who are attending a college or university, the state of their financial aid should be something that they are aware of. According to Waynesburg University President Douglas Lee, it is vital for students who are in college, as well as future college students, to have a plan. “It is very important,” said Lee. … Continue reading

Communication dept. to host Scholarship Day for new students

Waynesburg University’s Department of Communication is hosting a competition this Friday, Feb. 23, for high school seniors to win a $10,000 scholarship. The scholarship is divided out between the four years the winner attends Waynesburg University. Students who have been accepted to the university and are planning to major in communication are invited for Communication … Continue reading

Senior nursing student lands job at UPMC-Mercy

One of the most stressful things for any college senior, besides keeping grades up in order to graduate, is finding a job after graduation. For senior nursing major Angie Ortoleva, finding a job was not an issue. Ortoleva recently accepted a job at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Mercy in Pittsburgh, where she will be … Continue reading

University creates partnership with D.C. internship program

For the first time ever, Waynesburg University students will have the opportunity to further their careers in the nation’s capital through a partnership with the Washington Center Academic Internship Program. Earlier this month, the university became one of over 600 partners with the Washington internship program. To be considered for the program, students must be … Continue reading

Jarrell leaving WU after Spring 2018

After nearly a decade-long association with Waynesburg University and spending almost his entire life in Greene County, Residence Director Anthony Jarrell is moving away following the 2018 Spring semester. Jarrell will be moving to Lakeland, Florida this summer, after his RD contract resets June 1. A combination of factors contributed to Jarrell’s decision to move, … Continue reading

‘WU-Fi’ extended to Stewart Hall

The wait for campus-wide Wi-Fi and up-to-date technology is almost over. After four years, the Information Technology Department is nearing completion with the network infrastructure project. Most recently, the department finished setting up the Wi-Fi on the first and second floors of Paul R. Stewart Hall. The Wi-Fi setup has taken around three weeks to … Continue reading