Just three days after final exams are complete and one day after seniors walk at graduation, approximately 70 Waynesburg University students will be starting their summer breaks by going on one of four service trips offered by the university. Two of the service trips will be held in the United States, with the other two … Continue reading
The Keynote speaker for this year’s commencement ceremony, which takes place May 6, will be David Barensfeld, CEO of Ellwood Group INC, a group that specializes in “steelmaking and heavy metals,” according to its website. Barensfeld, who has been the President and CEO of Ellwood Group since 1983, was invited by President Douglas Lee after … Continue reading
It happened Christmas morning. It was her 19th Christmas, and Courtney Syfert had mastered her routine. She’d wake up at 8 a.m. Open presents. Then spend the day happily with family in Johnstown. But none of that happened. She woke up, but she didn’t hear any noise downstairs. Her family didn’t open presents, and they … Continue reading
James Tanda retired from one career on a Friday and began another at the start of the next week. After spending 27 years in law enforcement, Tanda started teaching at Waynesburg University in 2013. Last Tuesday at the annual chapel service to commemorate Charter Day, Tanda, instructor of criminal justice and director of security management … Continue reading
Waynesburg University will partner with the American Cancer Society for its annual “Mini Relay for Life” event Sunday, April 15, which will take place in Johnson Commons at 9 a.m. Kelly Hardie, assistant dean of student services, has coordinated the event for 13 of her 15 years working at Waynesburg. Last year, the goal of … Continue reading
To improve internet access in Pennsylvania’s rural areas, Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled the Office of Broadband Initiatives to supervise access to high-speed internet March 26. In addition, private companies could receive up to $35 million in financial incentives to expand broadband access. State Rep. Pam Snyder, D-50, said part of the funds will be provided … Continue reading
After the first four games of the season, Waynesburg University’s baseball team was unbeaten. Now, with two Presidents’ Athletic Conference contests complete, the Yellow Jackets are 4-10, with a pair of losses at Thomas More in Friday afternoon’s double-header adding to a now 10-game losing streak. The Saints, who finished second in the PAC with … Continue reading
When Jake Dougherty became the starting quarterback at Waynesburg University as a true freshman in 2015, he knew who he was succeeding. For the previous two seasons, the Yellow Jackets were led by Carter Hill, who became arguably one of the best field generals in school history. Although Dougherty was concerned at first about following … Continue reading
After months of campaigning, the special election for the 18th Congressional District has concluded. Barring unlikely circumstances, Lamb has unofficially claimed the district’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. A Democrat has not been elected in the 18th District since 2000. Mt. Lebanon native Conor Lamb, 33, unofficially beat Republican candidate Rick Saccone, 59, … Continue reading
Throughout her time at Waynesburg University, senior public accounting major, Addy Knetzer has been known for her athletic achievements as a basketball player and a shot-put thrower in track and field. But, Knetzer has also excelled in the classroom, and Feb. 5 she was recognized as one of three students to win an Institute of Internal Auditors … Continue reading
