‘He’s definitely my hero’

Political Science student deployed to Middle East

Every semester contains a unique set of stressors for students. Some semesters are writing-intensive, others may have a difficult core class or a dreaded 8 a.m. class throughout the week. For most students, each of those issues can be overwhelming. For Micah Stanko, however, those worries seem laughably insignificant compared to his current duty. Stanko, … Continue reading

Psych students to attend trauma conference

The Waynesburg University Psychology students and professors will take part in an upcoming conference sponsored by PESI Incorporated, a non-profit organization, on Feb. 10th and 11. The conference will be held in the Center for Research and Economic Development on campus. Professionals in the psychology and counseling fields will also attend. The topic of the … Continue reading

Dining services more than just burgers and fries

Waynesburg University’s dining hall services are often criticized, but what most people are not aware of is how much planning and preparation go into making it functional. According to Leslie Davis, director of dining services, the operations of the dining hall starts small and builds up. “It starts from the bottom, with the scheduling of the … Continue reading

Stolfer takes over as new nursing dept. chair

For the first time in well over a decade, Waynesburg University’s Nursing Department entered a semester without Dr. Nancy Mosser as its chairperson. After spending 31 years at Waynesburg and 15 as Department Chair and Director of the Nursing Department, Mosser retired at the end of the 2017 Fall semester. Dr. Kathy Stolfer, who has … Continue reading

Waynesburg to host CIA career day in March

Waynesburg University will be holding a CIA Career day March 1 at 11 a.m. in Alumni Hall. This event will present students with potential internship opportunities for the organization for applicants who submit a resume to the Career Services Center by February 12. Representatives from the CIA will select students to have one-on-one advising sessions … Continue reading

Auxilary scholarship focuses on service

At Waynesburg University, the principles of faith, service and learning have been crucial to the fundamental values of the university. Those values are included as part of the university’s mission statement. Surrounding organizations have recognized this, and in a few cases, have awarded students for their commitment to service, while continuing their academic career. This … Continue reading

Raising money for Make-A-Wish

Senior business administration student chose foundation for class project after ESPN special series

Derek McMonagle, a senior business administration major at Waynesburg University, has high aspirations for this year. Aside from graduating, McMonagle is planning his second annual three-on-three basketball tournament to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. McMonagle started the event last year for a class, BUS 358—Leadership and Stewardship, but is passionate enough about his event to keep … Continue reading