John F. Wiley Stadium looks better than ever

“We’ve been playing football on this field since about 1895,” Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee said. “It is amazing how God has sustained this institution and we’ve stayed faithful to the mission we have.” John F. Wiley Stadium has gone through many renovations over the last year; an expanded parking lot, renovations to the … Continue reading

Why Choose WU? Athlete Spotlight Series

Sophomore running back showing growth on and off the field at Waynesburg

By: Erin Onderko For the Yellow Jacket Sometimes, plans change. This is exactly what happened to sophomore running back Justin Flack. “I originally committed to Mt. Union. It was a tough decision, I was really back and forth between Mt. Union and Waynesburg,” Flack said. “I went to Mt. Union for about a week, but … Continue reading

Chace-ing Glory: Chace Johnston’s path to coaching

Graduate assistants road to Washington high school sidelines

The Washington High School football team is 2-1 heading into their matchup with Bethlehem-Center Friday night. Chace Johnston, Waynesburg University graduate student and assistant football coach at Washington High School, will be coaching his fourth game with the Prexies as they attempt to make a run to the WPIAL 2A playoffs. Johnston’s journey to the … Continue reading

Football Preview against St. Vincent

WAYNESBURG, Pa. (Oct. 14) – The Waynesburg University football team (0-5) is still searching for its first win of the season, and on Alumni Day they will host Saint Vincent College (2-3).  “There’s no added pressure to win because it’s alumni day,” Waynesburg University head coach Dr. Cornelius Coleman said, “We want to win because … Continue reading

Football falls to Thiel 15-14

Despite the Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets losing 15-14 to the Thiel College Tomcats, the game became more than two teams battling till the final drive.  In the fourth quarter of the game on one of the final drives of the game, away from the play on the field Waynesburg University offensive line coach and football … Continue reading

Two Waynesburg student-athletes among the 123 Division III football players pursuing additional degrees this season

“Student-athletes have excellent time management skills because they have to,” said Jennifer Roy, Assistant Professor of Business Administration and NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) for Waynesburg. Student-athletes have a lot on their plate and must balance a plethora of factors. Whether it is studying, practicing, or lifting, it can become a heavy load.  Imagine adding … Continue reading

Football falls flat at Allegheny

From September 24th, 2022 MEADVILLE, Pa. (Sept. 24) – On Saturday the Waynesburg University football team traveled to Meadville to take on the newest member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, Allegheny College.    The Jackets found out the hard way that the Gators had come to play in a 31-15 defeat.  “One of [our] biggest things … Continue reading