Oxfam provides opportunity to learn about world hunger

Waynesburg University hosted the Oxfam Hunger Banquet Wednesday,  Sept. 19. Oxfam is a charitable organization focused on helping with social issues, such as poverty and hunger around the world. The purpose of the banquet is to inform and teach the student population about what part of the global population goes through on a daily basis. … Continue reading

Fiat Lux classes now tailored for individual learning

Upon entering into their first semester as a college, transitioning from a high school environment to a full-time student can be a difficult adjustment for them. This transition is typically harder on students who are originally from a much farther distance from campus than others and don’t have the option of going home every weekend … Continue reading

Students find positive aspects in campus tutoring

When Jake Dougherty was a freshman at Waynesburg University, he was hesitant about using on-campus tutoring. “I know I was a little bit skeptical of going to a tutor at first, because I thought the tutors were going to be super smart and kind of judgmental,” Dougherty said. When Dougherty took up tutoring, however, he … Continue reading

OAKS campaign progress at halfway point of completion

In 2016, Waynesburg University launched a campaign called the Opportunity and Knowledge Strengthened Campaign [OAKS], a five-year plan mainly focused on increasing endowments to the university. This past summer, the OAKS campaign reached its halfway point. Stacey Brodak, vice president for Institutional Advancement and University Relations, said the main reason for launching the campaign was … Continue reading

Hurricane relief project created after Florence

Last year, Hurricane Harvey hit landfall along the middle Texas coast on Aug. 25. Soon after, Kelly Hardie, assistant dean of students, organized a trip for students to travel and serve. With new devastation in the east coast from Hurricane Florence, another hurricane relief project will be set in place. Students will be travelling to … Continue reading

Nursing program partners with CCBC

A partnership was recently created between the Community College of Beaver County and Waynesburg University that will allow the students who have earned their registered nursing license to earn their bachelor’s degree in nursing. CCBC, a community college located in Beaver County, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., for their … Continue reading

Annual Alumnae Luncheon welcomes Walls as speaker

Various Waynesburg University alumnae gathered for Waynesburg’s annual Alumnae Luncheon on  Friday, Sept. 21. The event brings female Waynesburg graduates together once a year for an event that has become popular over the years. Stacey Brodak, vice president for Institutional Advancement and University Relations, said the process of planning and coordinating alumni events happen in … Continue reading

Singer Steve Everett performs signature ‘Pop’n’Roll’ music

Students gathered in the Beehive for  Noon Tunes, with their lunch and live music Wednesday, Sept. 12. The  show included free snacks, tea, smoothies and iced coffee provided by the Student Activities Board (SAB). Steve Everett, a singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, and was the performer for Noon Tunes. This marked his fourth time … Continue reading