Waynesburg University has recently gone through a hardship that is felt deeply among the entire institution, as Dr. Gordon William McClung passed from this world on Oct. 2, at his home in Morgantown. Despite the grief that is felt all around, it has also been a time for administration, faculty and alumni to come together … Continue reading
Over the weekend, three Waynesburg University students were injured at a mass shooting in Indiana, PA. As of this afternoon, the Pennsylvania State Police are still investigating the shooting, and there are no suspects in custody. They are asking for any information that may help in the investigation and track down the suspects. Additionally, the … Continue reading
News has been rattling the campus about the upcoming eHive providing more campus opportunities through the Nest. Not only could it benefit students, but it could also save money for the university by making in house products. The hours currently fluctuate, however, as standard hours are being put into place. The current hours are Mondays … Continue reading
“People were glad to be back, and most people brought their kids or their significant others, so it seems like people enjoyed it, which is all we can ask for,” Maura Fenske, coordinator of Development and Alumni Relations, said. According to Fenske, around 200 alumni came out for the Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, Waynesburg University … Continue reading
On Thursday, Sept. 28, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch visited Waynesburg University to give a speech as part of the Rosetta Kormuth DeVito Lecture Series. Batch shared his three rules for success: “Be Ready, Be Resilient, and Be the Pro.” Each point was accompanied by a relevant story from his own experiences, such as … Continue reading
Waynesburg University had some changes in the staff over the summer break. Among them was a new chairperson promoted in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences. Dr. Kenneth Cairns, a psychologist who worked 20 years in the Pennsylvania Corrections Department in the prison system, retired in 2019 and joined the University to teach … Continue reading
Fabyonne Williams, a licensed professional counselor in Pittsburgh, spoke to students about mental health and suicide prevention on Tuesday, Sept. 26, when Waynesburg University held a mental health awareness and suicide prevention seminar in Stover Hall. The event was presented by the Black Student Union on campus and their president, Ross Owens. “So Ross Owens, … Continue reading
Homecoming culminated in a weekend of festivities for the Waynesburg University family that included an annual highlight of the football game at Wiley Stadium, the crowning of the homecoming king and queen. Ten seniors are recognized each year among their student body to be on the homecoming court. For this year, the class of 2024 … Continue reading
“It brings me joy to see students connecting with one another early on in the semester,” was what Chaplain Josh Sumptersaid, when describing the most recent annual Campus Ministry Fall Retreat.. His words come after describing the intentions and goals of the annual retreat. According to Sumpter, the two main goals of the retreat were … Continue reading
The Student Activities Board (SAB) recently started to join with Waynesburg University campus clubs to hold events that bring awareness to monthly themes. Pat Bristor, associate dean of students,most looks forward to this collaboration in the new school semester. It teaches the students of the chosen clubs the administrative side of holding events on campus. … Continue reading
