Performances of Shakespeare’s tragedy ‘Hamlet’ underway

Students to perform classic play through Saturday

Shakespeare’s Hamlet is one of his most recognizable works with the play commonly being studied and performed by many students and professionals worldwide. As many of Shakespeare’s works and plays, Hamlet is a tragedy where the main character is torn between what is true and what is right, and the story ends in a bloodbath … Continue reading

New campus minister to balance time at three universities

Growing up in the Catholic church, Meghan Larsen-Reidy has always been very active in her faith life, a journey which she will continue on Waynesburg’s campus. She has often caught the eyes of the people around her with her heart for ministry in traditional church settings, as well as informal settings. In college, Larsen-Reidy gained … Continue reading

University Snapchat depicts daily life

Most students spend Mondays returning to the routine of classes or cramming in the homework they were supposed to have completed over the weekend. For sophomore electronic media major, Andrew Sloboda, Mondays are spent creating content for 700 current and prospective students, alumni and parents on the university Snapchat. “I always try to have fun … Continue reading

Senior gift aims for grads to give back to campus organizations

After the Waynesburg University class of 2017 graduated this past spring, the newest alumni started their post-graduate relationship with the university by contributing to the annual senior gift. The university partnered with maintenance to decide what the gift would be and chose campus signage as the 2017 senior class gift. Vicki Beppler, associate director of … Continue reading

University’s legacy of presidents shows pattern of improvement

One may refine artistic skill within the security of a studio. This provides preparation for any commission the artist may afterward receive. Not so with the art of presidency. William Dusenberry, in his “The Waynesburg College Story,” remarked that the Waynesburg University presidency has been, “an art that one learned to do by doing.” Throughout … Continue reading

Chamber of Commerce honors university

Waynesburg University was recently awarded the 2017 McCracken Legacy Award from the Greene County Chamber of Commerce. While the McCracken Legacy Award is young, it’s background and history are deep. Melody Longstreth, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, said the award is a lasting legacy of the McCracken family and their commitment to service. … Continue reading