Canvas system replaces Blackboard

As students and faculty approach the new school year, they are not only adapting to new classes, but are being introduced to an up-to-date online portal.  Throughout the last three years, Waynesburg University has utilized the Blackboard program for access to grading and other  educational links. However, knowing the contract was coming to an end … Continue reading

Waynesburg University presented with Educator Award

Waynesburg University was recently recognized with the 2019 Educator Award by the western Pennsylvania chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The award was presented at the foundation’s annual Out of the Darkness walk in Pittsburgh Aug. 17 and is given to schools that lead efforts to train students on suicide prevention. Briana Ryan, … Continue reading

Waynesburg hosts Dr. Tim Clydesdale for Speaker Series

The Glenn A. and Jane L. Crosby Lecture Series began the 2019 fall semester on Sept. 5 with Dr. Tim Clydesdale visiting  Waynesburg University. Clydesdale, vice provost, dean of graduate studies, and professor of sociology at the College of New Jersey, led a lecture titled ““Holy Grit! Why Waynesburg needs Purposeful Graduates.” The title and … Continue reading

‘WU’s Voice’ is taking the stage

September means that Waynesburg University’s very own version of NBC’s “The Voice,” known as “WU’s Voice”, will be taking the stage of the Goodwin Performing Arts Center . Show dates will be Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. in the GPAC. “It’s an opportunity to be able to encourage your fellow classmates … Continue reading

Everett returns for another performance

Live music, freshly squeezed lemonade and iced coffee can only mean one thing: Noon Tunes is back. The Student Activities Board hosted this semester’s first Noon Tunes Tuesday, Sept. 3. Students gathered outside the Stover Campus Center to hear live music from Steve Everett, singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Everett has performed at various … Continue reading

Mission trip to Guatemala serves kids

With summer quickly approaching, some students prepare for internships, work and relaxation back in their home towns.  However, Pat Bristor, associate dean of students, and Ryan Smith, assistant director of student activities and 16 students will be traveling internationally. They will head to Guatemala, Central America, where Waynesburg faculty and students have attended since 2002. … Continue reading

Jazz ensemble grows in number, ability

The Marsh Center was filled with the sound of music as the Waynesburg University Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra performed Tuesday, April 16. This concert served as both ensembles first and only performance of the semester. For many seniors, it was their last. PayneWissler, senior biology major and music minor, said the concert was sentimental. … Continue reading

When the steeple fell

Cast of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' react to the cathedral's devastating recent fire

Thomas Faye was in class when he heard the news. His music history class had wound down as the professor slowly drew lecture to a close. The dwindling voice of the professor began to be overshadowed by the noise of students zipping their backpacks and slamming notebooks shut. In this momentary pause, Faye thoughtlessly checked … Continue reading