A student-led mental health fair centered on “Ending the Stigma,” will feature information regarding a variety of mental health topics including anxiety, depression, trauma and self-confidence on the third floor of Stover Campus Center Feb. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. The 15 to 20 booths ran by on-campus clubs will have themes related to both … Continue reading
For as long as Pat Bristor, associate dean of students, has worked at Waynesburg University, the responsibility for the university vans fell under her preview. This week that will change. Supervision over university vans, which are utilized by the Student Activities Board, Athletics and other services, transitioned from Student Services to Facilities Management. Through this … Continue reading
For the second year in a row, RegisteredNursing.org has ranked Waynesburg University’s nursing program as the second best in the state of Pennsylvania. Funding schools from all 50 states, the organization judged several factors in determining the rankings, and how past and current students fared in the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses was … Continue reading
Waynesburg University has one of the lowest recycling ratios among universities in America, yet another student organized club is pushing to change that. Information was gathered by a student and faculty led recycling task force in 2014 that indicated Waynesburg University only recycled between one and two percent of all generated waste—a stark contrast against … Continue reading
For the past two years, Waynesburg University has grown as a student body by enrolling the two largest classes in its history. The Office of Admissions is working to enroll yet another record-breaking class in the coming semester, with their goal at 450 students. Compared to previous years, prospective students are taking a greater interest … Continue reading
In the United States, a disturbing trend of fatal shootings at schools has left police and security guards in charge of protecting students in constant search of better ways of securing campuses. Recently, this trend “hit home” when a student enrolled in Uniontown Area High School was arrested after a classmate overheard him making threats … Continue reading
While students at Waynesburg University aren’t required to live in a traditional campus dormitory, it’s against school policy for them to rent an apartment or house, outside of campus, even if it is nearby. If a student is renting a nearby apartment or house, however, then that qualifies as an off-campus living situation. Students who … Continue reading
Drew Jonson, founder and owner of Waynesburg Coffee Company, was looking for a way to involve Waynesburg University students in his business as well as teach them something useful. His conclusion is to host a Coffee Making 101 class Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. at the Waynesburg Coffee Company location. Essentially, Jonson wants to provide … Continue reading
Students at Waynesburg University have the chance to create their own theatre performance. Those performances will come to life April 11 at the Goodwin Performing Arts Center, when three one-act plays will “hit the stage.” Junior Rachael Crosbie, sophomore Tre’ Thomas and senior Shawn White are the writers and the directors of these one-acts. White’s … Continue reading
Stephanie Rogers, junior youth ministry major and service leadership minor, has had a passion for serving since the seventh grade when she participated in her first mission trip to Worton, Maryland. Not knowing what to expect, she took part in an experience that would focus her concentration in serving others. “I didn’t know what a … Continue reading
