More than 48 years have passed since a New Jersey high school band went from playing at beach clubs to hosting an annual concert at Waynesburg University for the community to enjoy. Bill Molzon, assistant professor of Communication, showed off his musical side Saturday, April 21 for his band’s annual GNP concert. The band, Gross … Continue reading
At this year’s Commencement activities, the Rev. Dr. Stuart Broberg will deliver the Baccalaureate service to graduating students and their families at 11 a.m. in Roberts Chapel. Broberg said his message is meant to remind graduates that they hold the tools to be successful in life after Waynesburg University, whether they know it or not. … Continue reading
Each year, the graduating senior class is tasked with coming up with a senior gift, which is a project meant to impact a specific part of the university. This year’s senior class gift, which has been in progress since the “WU Day of Giving” in November 2017, is unique because it is not a single … Continue reading
The Keynote speaker for this year’s commencement ceremony, which takes place May 6, will be David Barensfeld, CEO of Ellwood Group INC, a group that specializes in “steelmaking and heavy metals,” according to its website. Barensfeld, who has been the President and CEO of Ellwood Group since 1983, was invited by President Douglas Lee after … Continue reading
Araella “Rae” Bornmann’s illness was not her story. Her story, her peers say, was built on a foundation of faith. It was her violin at Upper Room on Sunday nights. It was her genuine disposition as a Student Ambassador. It was her continual joy she shared in every conversation. These are the memories Araella left … Continue reading
For months, Olivia Schultz-Falandes, junior political science and history major, and Tyler McCoy, junior history major, campaigned for Student Senate president for the 2018-19 school year using flyers, social media and a variety of other election tactics. After the university-wide vote was held, Student Senate announced March 29 that McCoy had won the position of … Continue reading
Waynesburg University hosted its annual Mini Relay for Life Sunday, April 15. The university set a goal to raise $16,000 this year, but has not reached quite that level, according to Assistant Dean of Student Services Kelly Hardie, who planned the event. “We have not reached it yet,” said Hardie. “But students can still fundraise … Continue reading
Commencement is a time of celebration for graduating seniors receiving their diplomas for the hard work they put into their years studying at college. What seniors may not think about at first is how they will stay connected to their alma mater once they get that diploma and leave the university. The Alumni Relations Office … Continue reading
When Tom DeGeorge, walks across the stage at commencement, he will officialy become the first official Ph.D. graduate in Waynesburg University’s history. DeGeorge has been working towards achieving his doctorate degree in Waynesburg’s counselor education and supervisor program on and off for the past 35 years. “I always wanted to go back and finish; never … Continue reading
No more studying. No more group projects. No more Blackboard. On Sunday, May 6, 425 Waynesburg University students will trade years of hard work for a diploma. Of those students, approximately 285 baccalaureate candidates, 135 graduate candidates, and 5 doctoral candidates. The Board of Trustees will formally approve this list on May 5. When their … Continue reading
