The Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership recently announced this year’s scholarship recipients. Every year, the Vira Heinz Program offers at least three scholarships for each of the 16 participating colleges to give to eligible students. These scholarships are funded by the Heinz Endowments, which has a mission to help the region … Continue reading
Lauren Bailey, resident director of SWEP residence halls and new coordinator of the Campus Ministry Assistants program, shared her vision for student development. She also spoke on how rewarding the room adjacent to the security office has panned out this year. “It’s been a blessing to have a space where students can come and just … Continue reading
In returning to the Benedum Dining Hall after spring break, students might have noticed a few minor changes in some of the most popular food stations. The addition of a cooler with a variety of milk selections was one of these changes. It was a move of accessibility, Food Service Director Lesley Davis said. “We … Continue reading
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college age students, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Approximately 11.9 percent of college students suffer from an anxiety disorder, and approximately seven percent to nine percent deal with depression, the JED Foundation reports. In times when mental health related issues affect so many … Continue reading
Waynesburg University was recently awarded a grant totaling $8,000 from PepsiCo intended to reduce water consumption on campus. The zero-impact fund grant is to be used by equipping all residence halls with faucet aerators and energy-efficient showerheads and toilet handles. Student services, academic affairs, maintenance, the business office and institutional advancement all played a role … Continue reading
Waynesburg University has created a scholarship for high school students to apply for which covers all tuition and fees. The Founders Scholarship is awarded to three students from Pennsylvania and is also considered to be a competitive scholarship along with the Bonner and Stover scholarships according to Dr. Shari Payne, vice president for enrollment. “This … Continue reading
An important part of Waynesburg University is the idea of leaving your fingerprint behind on campus. Senior early childhood education major, Jordyn Wyllie said this can be seen in the bricks of Miller Hall. That’s not the only way students can leave their fingerprint on campus. Another way that seniors specifically leave their fingerprint behind … Continue reading
As someone who works in admissions, the scandalous events of the last few weeks just don’t feel real, said Jacqueline Palko, director of Admissions. Especially since there are celebrities involved — it’s like we’re all watching a movie, she said. “It didn’t really feel like it was a real thing, that people actually do,” she … Continue reading
Graduation is less than half a semester away, and seniors are preparing to go into the workforce and start their careers. While focusing on a career after college is positive, some of that focus needs to be on the surrounding community, explained Grant Oliphant, president of The Heinz Endowments. To discuss this idea, Oliphant visited … Continue reading
There will be more suite-style doubles available in SWEP and Willison for the 2019-20 school year, according to an email sent out to students March 11 by Matt Pioch, director of housing. Pioch said this decision was largely based on student responses he received after last year’s shift to increase the number of suite-style triple … Continue reading
