The Department of Communication at Waynesburg University hosted its 5th annual Knox Writing Contest, Saturday, Oct. 27. The contest is open to high school students in grades 10-12 within 14 counties in the tri-state area each year and features monetary prizes for placing. Sponsored by the Observer-Reporter in Waynesburg, the contest included a press conference, … Continue reading
When Melinda Walls, W. Robert Stover chair for entrepreneurial leadership, began at Waynesburg University this year, she wanted to bring the entrepreneurial spirit with her. “My hope is that we will spur creativity on this campus and that kind of is the first step in innovation,” Walls said. “That is why we are doing this … Continue reading
The Department of Business Administration at Waynesburg University recently created an Advisory Board to set and develop relevant goals for the undergraduate business program. The board, which had its first meeting Oct. 22, is made up of Waynesburg University business alumni ranging from 1950 to 2018. William Stough, assistant professor of Business Administration, said this … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s mission statement of Faith, Learning and Service, can manifest itself in many different ways. The most recent accolade for the University is the partnership with Chevron to create projects that benefit the community. The project was announced last Tuesday at the Southpointe branch campus in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and with the help of a … Continue reading
For Waynesburg University students who are eligible to vote in the upcoming Nov. 6 midterm elections, but are unable to return to the county in which they are registered due to attending the university, are encouraged to apply for and submit an absentee ballot. To begin the application process for an absentee ballot in Pennsylvania, voters … Continue reading
Waynesburg University students are well aware of the university’s mission, which includes educating students to make connections between faith, learning and serving. What they may not be aware of, however, is how former students have used those connections to build successful lives after leaving Waynesburg. That is the purpose of the servant leadership alumni speaker … Continue reading
The Oct. 9 Student Senate meeting began with the weekly invocation led by its president, senior history major Tyler McCoy. Following the prayer, the meeting contained the organization’s signature style of short, concise tasks including role call, committee meetings and the bureaucratic voting on the approval of minutes. To some, the rigid routine and structure … Continue reading
After graduating, many students decide to pursue further education, such as graduate school. Every year, Waynesburg University hosts recruiters from multiple graduate schools in a Grad School Expo for those who have decided to attend graduate school after graduation, or are considering it as a possibility. This year, the expo took place Oct. 9 at … Continue reading
This semester, Waynesburg University has implemented a new program for students looking to sharpen their entrepreneurial skills. Students who have business ideas can now go to the eHIVE, located on the second floor of Stover, where they can seek for advice from a mentor. The eHIVE officially opened Friday, Oct. 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. … Continue reading
For some students and faculty members, fall break might mean spending time with family or catching up on sleep, but for others, it is an opportunity to serve. Kelly Hardie, assistant dean of student services, said a total of three service trips will be taking place this fall break, and they include Gettysburg, Greene County … Continue reading
