It was less than a month ago that Hurricane Dorian, a category five hurricane, hit the islands of the Bahamas, killing more than 50 people with at least 1,300 still missing. Dorian is the most powerful tropical storm to ever strike the country in recorded history, and many people who lived there lost everything they … Continue reading
Senior nursing major and Bonner Scholar Nicolas Burgess, junior accounting major Frank Sullivan, senior nursing major Reagan Haughton and senior accounting major Cory Love took the win on Saturday night for The Office themed trivia night held by the Student Activity Board. This group of students, commonly found in the Center for Campus Ministry, were … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s nursing program took another step forward earlier this year. In late May, it was announced that Waynesburg’s Bachelor of Science in the nursing program placed second in Pennsylvania in a ranking done by RNCareers.Org The list evaluated 668 schools nationwide, and Waynesburg ranked 23rd out of those schools. The programs were judged based … Continue reading
For the fourth consecutive year, Waynesburg University has been named a College of Distinction. Colleges of Distinction awards this title to schools that excel in student engagement, teaching, community and outcomes. According to the website, Colleges of Distinction was created in 2000 to make sure students and their parents are able to find the best … Continue reading
Starting in 2018, President Douglas Lee has been following a detailed plan to keep Waynesburg University optimistic for the future. This five-year plan, titled the “Strategy for the 21st Century,” aims to keep the university successful by maintaining a commitment to mission, outcomes and values. The three major strategic themes of this plan are learning … Continue reading
The Becker Agreement, which was put into effect over the summer, provides back to back study for business majors, from undergraduate degrees to graduate degrees; allowing information to stay fresh in students’ minds. The agreement specifically targets those who need to get their Certified Public Accountant certification. Gordan McClung, chair of the Business Administration Department … Continue reading
When Kirsten Friday graduated Waynesburg University she worked with the school for a brief period of time. Then, she moved to the other side of the state, living in a house with five other people in Philadelphia. Eventually, Friday started to miss her alma mater, which she fell in love with on her first visit, … Continue reading
Student Activities Board hosted the first round of WU’s Voice in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center Friday Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. The show is in its second season after replacing Waynesburg Idol last year. The contest runs for three weeks and operates similar to NBC’s competition “The Voice” where judges blindly pick singers to … Continue reading
A new program aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship has begun at Waynesburg University. The Entrepreneurial Leadership Faculty Fellows Program is officially underway, as two faculty members were named as inaugural fellows. Melanie Catana, director of choral music, and Andrew Heisey, chair of the Fine Arts Department, were both named the first fellows of the program last … Continue reading
After a brief campaign period, four new freshmen have been elected to join the body of the student senate. The results were announced in a campus-wide email deployed Sept. 16. The elected senators are as follows: Rebecca Shank, Elliott Kimball, Noah Grossnickle and Caleb Ribbeck. Three of the newest members elected to the senate were … Continue reading
