A new chapter begins at Waynesburg on Sept. 29, as Anthony Jarrell is set to join the Waynesburg family as the new Chaplain, taking over for Josh Sumpter, former Waynesburg University chaplain, who accepted a job as the Chaplain at Ashland University. A graduate and past resident director of Waynesburg, Jarrell commented during his meet … Continue reading
As of Aug. 18, Melinda Walls is the new Waynesburg University Provost. Walls previously served as the Interim Provost for the 2024-2025 school year. “She stepped in and has really provided excellent leadership and has strong support from a number of segments in the University’s community,” Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee said. “We’ve got … Continue reading
Burns Hall underwent a series of renovations over the summer of 2025. These renovations include personal air conditioning units in every room and the beginnings of Jack and Jill style quad dorms within the dorm. President Douglas G. Lee of Waynesburg University explains the changes made over the summer. “We did air conditioning and we’re … Continue reading
On Thursday, Sept. 11, Waynesburg hosted Soldiers and Sons in the BeeHive at 8 p.m. Andrew and Matthew Stewart, who created the band Soldiers and Sons, talked about the event and the effect it had on them from a personal level. “We are huge proponents of local music, local business. We’ve grown up here in … Continue reading
Intramural sports are back at Waynesburg University for the school year, with the first sport being volleyball. Intramural sports have been slow to rise in popularity on campus over the past year; however, Kevin Thacker, assistant director of the Student Activities Board and men’s basketball assistant coach Zach Stevens plan to provide an opportunity for … Continue reading
Waynesburg University has already started its 2025-2026 school year; however, it will have to find a Chaplain moving forward. Josh Sumpter, Waynesburg University’s former chaplain of nine years, now begins a new chapter as he starts his first year with his alma mater, Ashland University. “It was definitely unexpected,” Sumpter said. “Yet there is something … Continue reading
Waynesburg University students returned to campus this fall to find several noticeable changes waiting for them inside Benedum Dining Hall. Over the summer, the space underwent a complete facelift, opening up the center of the area and adding a variety of new cooking equipment. The most notable equipment upgrades are two new stove-top, plancha grills. … Continue reading
Just like that, Waynesburg University’s 2025-2026 academic year is underway. “I really love the buzz on campus at the beginning of the semester,” Douglas G. Lee, President of Waynesburg University, said. “I’m noticing it even more this year.” Lee spoke on some of the changes that occurred on campus over the summer, as well as … Continue reading
According to senior Sidney Smiley, “I considered history and psychology, but that’s just not who Sydney is. Sydney is not that kind of major.” Smiley entered Waynesburg University not knowing what she wanted to do with her life. Now, Smiley is leaving knowing with her experiences, such as being the President of a Public Relations … Continue reading
Seth Evans was introduced to Waynesburg University in 2019. Now, after four years, he prepares to graduate. “I originally heard about Waynesburg back in 2019 when my uncle introduced me to Lanny [Frattare],” Evans said. “I actually applied to go to the announcers camp here before my senior year of high school, so I had … Continue reading
