Elaina King-Bryce, a senior environmental studies major at Waynesburg University, will walk the graduation stage this upcoming May. From Bethel Park, she was intrigued by the University’s Marine Biology program, a passion she had from a young age. When she was young, she started learning a lot about the environment and the lack of protection … Continue reading
A search of local websites from the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Office showed numerous upcoming events from now until mid-May in Greene County, Pennsylvania; Here is a sampling. Greene County Chamber of Commerce March Business Connection Luncheon Tuesday, March 26 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Greene County Tourism Office Rustique Crafts Class Wednesday, March 27 5:30-8 … Continue reading
Seeking help from the community, the Washington County Community Foundation is calling on local residents within the community to participate in focus groups and a survey. Manager of the nonprofit leadership and engagement for WCCF, Joann Naser, said, “So, last year the community snapshot was launched, which is the nonprofit central guide for the foundation, … Continue reading
An announcement was made on Friday, Nov. 3, at noon in the Benedum Dining Hall where it was shared the University raised $496,520, which was above their $250,000 goal. “I feel like the entire campus community embraced and supported our 2023 Day of Giving,” wrote Donna Nypaver, director of donor relations and annual giving, via … Continue reading
There are new additions of full-time and part-time faculty members, who have all worked for Waynesburg University in some capacity in the past but have been given a different role this fall semester. Pamela Cunningham joined the Department of Business Administration as a full-time instructor of marketing. She first joined Waynesburg University in 2007 working … Continue reading
“I do like that it’s a tradition, it’s become tradition and we always say that it’s our hope that it creates a culture of philanthropy at Waynesburg,” Maura Fenske, coordinator of development and alumni relations, said. Nov. 2, marks the Day of Giving for Waynesburg University, and all initiatives have the opportunity to participate. According … 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
The fall season is here, and with that comes the inevitable exodus of leaves along with celebrations. According to the Pennsylvania Weather Action, a regional meteorologist website which calculates Pennsylvania’s fall foliage, the leaves are expected to peak from Oct. 22-28 in Greene County. Greene County is outlined in the article, but not labeled. However, … Continue reading
Maura Fenske, the coordinator of development and alumni relations, and David Floyd, the director of development and alumni relations, spoke about plans for Homecoming 2023. On the Saturday of homecoming, as Fenske explained, the events begin with a brunch attended by alums, the President of the University and his wife at the Denny House on … Continue reading
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is offering two scholarships to local students who are looking to attend school. The scholarships called the Greene County Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund and the Rotary Scholarship, have deadlines that close in mid-April. Both scholarships have been around for decades and renew annually. Melody Longstreth, executive director of … Continue reading
