For Mary Cummings, senior vice president of graduate programs, her career in higher education was a way to give back – to serve and inspire others after a successful corporate career. Education has been Cummings’ chance to mentor and teach leadership. “My corporate career—that was one career. This is what I call my ‘encore’ giving … Continue reading
Nominations closed last Friday for the Lucas-Hathaway Teaching Excellence Awards, honors that Dr. Dana Baer, provost, described as “like the Emmys or the Grammys or the Oscars.” “I think it’s always important to recognize and congratulate people for work that is well done,” said Baer. “Oftentimes, faculty are doing work that is not always recognized … Continue reading
In the wake of the one-year anniversary of Brad Grinnen’s unexpected death, the Waynesburg University Counseling Center is emphasizing its services for dealing with grief. According to Jane Owen, director of the Educational Enrichment Program, Clinical Services and Counseling Center, the office saw an increase in students seeking grief counseling. The Counseling Center frequently receives … Continue reading
It’s been a year. One year since Brad Grinnen, a junior at Waynesburg University, died unexpectedly in his dorm room. One year since the campus community was shaken by the loss of a popular student and athlete. And one year since Clarence Parchman III lost his football teammate, roommate and best friend of three years. … Continue reading
In previous years, Harrisburg has been notorious for gridlock and bi-partisanship. But last Tuesday, Feb. 6, in a budget proposal speech for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf called on politicians to come together. In his 2018 budget address, Wolf hailed the progress the Commonwealth had achieved during his tenure thus far, including an … Continue reading
The opioid crisis isn’t just a health problem. It isn’t just a crime problem. It’s a community problem. That’s according to Karen Bennett, director of Human Services in Greene County. That’s the reason the county is officially expanding its overdose task force, modeling it after the successful coalition in the neighboring Washington County. With the … Continue reading
After a turbulent few weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed Monday the Pennsylvania high court’s decision to redraw congressional district lines. Questions were raised about the congressional map last month—primarily from the League of Women’s Voters and from voters across the state—claiming gerrymandering that unfairly favored Republicans. The case was debated at length, travelling all … Continue reading
After several months of litigation, Consol Energy recently entered into a settlement with environmental groups that disputed Consol’s attempts to mine beneath streambeds in Kent Run State Park. According to Zach Smith, manager of external affairs at Consol, the Department of Environmental Protection granted a permit to Consol for longwall mining at the end of … Continue reading
It is late January, and snow is pounding the window panes of Waynesburg’s art gallery, Artbeat. The owners, Jim and Linda Winegar drove in all the way from West Greene, like they have most days in the past five years. But today is not like most days. Because Artbeat closed Jan. 13, more than two … Continue reading
She saw this coming. For Victoria Coptis, executive director of the Center for Coalfield Justice, an environmental advocacy organization, the Clean Power Plan was a significant win. Passed during the Obama Administration, the CPP proposed regulations to emissions of pollutants from power plants across the nation. But Coptis knew that when Donald Trump was elected, … Continue reading
