Concerns raise about PHEAA funding

For students who are attending a college or university, the state of their financial aid should be something that they are aware of. According to Waynesburg University President Douglas Lee, it is vital for students who are in college, as well as future college students, to have a plan. “It is very important,” said Lee. … Continue reading

Communication dept. to host Scholarship Day for new students

Waynesburg University’s Department of Communication is hosting a competition this Friday, Feb. 23, for high school seniors to win a $10,000 scholarship. The scholarship is divided out between the four years the winner attends Waynesburg University. Students who have been accepted to the university and are planning to major in communication are invited for Communication … Continue reading

Senior nursing student lands job at UPMC-Mercy

One of the most stressful things for any college senior, besides keeping grades up in order to graduate, is finding a job after graduation. For senior nursing major Angie Ortoleva, finding a job was not an issue. Ortoleva recently accepted a job at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Mercy in Pittsburgh, where she will be … Continue reading

University creates partnership with D.C. internship program

For the first time ever, Waynesburg University students will have the opportunity to further their careers in the nation’s capital through a partnership with the Washington Center Academic Internship Program. Earlier this month, the university became one of over 600 partners with the Washington internship program. To be considered for the program, students must be … Continue reading

Jarrell leaving WU after Spring 2018

After nearly a decade-long association with Waynesburg University and spending almost his entire life in Greene County, Residence Director Anthony Jarrell is moving away following the 2018 Spring semester. Jarrell will be moving to Lakeland, Florida this summer, after his RD contract resets June 1. A combination of factors contributed to Jarrell’s decision to move, … Continue reading

‘WU-Fi’ extended to Stewart Hall

The wait for campus-wide Wi-Fi and up-to-date technology is almost over. After four years, the Information Technology Department is nearing completion with the network infrastructure project. Most recently, the department finished setting up the Wi-Fi on the first and second floors of Paul R. Stewart Hall. The Wi-Fi setup has taken around three weeks to … Continue reading

Two-hour block replaces traditional Assessment Day

In years past, Waynesburg University had held its annual Assessment Day on a set day in February for students of all majors to take surveys or tests and participate in any additional activities for the students’ major. Traditionally, each department organizes the day differently. The decision was made last year to change Assessment Day to … Continue reading

Grieving students offered support

In the wake of the one-year anniversary of Brad Grinnen’s unexpected death, the Waynesburg University Counseling Center is emphasizing its services for dealing with grief. According to Jane Owen, director of the Educational Enrichment Program, Clinical Services and Counseling Center, the office saw an increase in students seeking grief counseling. The Counseling Center frequently receives … Continue reading

Remembering Grinnen

It’s been a year. One year since Brad Grinnen, a junior at Waynesburg University, died unexpectedly in his dorm room. One year since the campus community was shaken by the loss of a popular student and athlete. And one year since Clarence Parchman III lost his football teammate, roommate and best friend of three years. … Continue reading

Friendship with a side of fries

Long road leads Carla Yost, a cancer survivor, to Waynesburg's Beehive

For many Waynesburg University students, the Beehive is the place to go for a quick meal. Immediately after stepping in line to give their order, students are greeted by an ensemble of friendly faces wearing the customary Aladdin Dining Services baseball hats and aprons. One of those faces is that of Carla Yost, a woman who, many times, can match a student’s face to his or … Continue reading