Waynesburg University’s RN-to-BSN [Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing] program has been ranked as the best in the state of Pennsylvania for 2024 by Registerednursing.org. When speaking about the ranking, the website stated, “Tailored for working nurses, the program combines flexibility with academic rigor, preparing students for leadership roles in nursing. With experienced … Continue reading
A new building is up and coming here in Green County, as The Way Community Center will soon sit on High Street as a hub for any needs. On their website, thewaygc.org, the mission is to make connections with members of the community by spreading love, creating a place for individual growth and education. The … Continue reading
Eleven years ago, a steeple rose high on the Waynesburg campus. A beacon of hope and renewal, for not only the University, but the community as well. The celebration of life for Chancellor Timothy R. Thyreen and worship service will be held in Roberts Chapel Sept. 25 at 2 p.m.; a capstone of his presidency, … Continue reading
The place to be on a cold winter night in Greene County in the 1970s and ‘80s was the gymnasium on the campus of Waynesburg College. The warmth and bright lights welcomed guests as they pushed through the crowd to catch a glimpse of the action. Echoing throughout the room were the sounds of … Continue reading
Tim Nielsen, head Overwatch coach of Waynesburg University Esports was hired back in August of last year as a graduate assistant of the program. Nielsen captained the Waldorf University Overwatch team for three seasons in college before accepting the position at Waynesburg, over 900 miles away. “His idea after a loss is to have the … Continue reading
Picture the squeaking sounds of rubber scraping rubber, sweat pouring down each opponents’ face as they collide, blood and bruises forming with every move. A true test of strength and smarts, a sport that was once considered to be owned by men, is now shining in a new light as women take to the mat … Continue reading
Ethan Wilson, a second-year member of the Waynesburg University Men’s Cross-Country team, has been one of the top runners on the team in every invitational meet. Though Wilson was not always the best runner, it took time for him to start to run as well as he has now. “I joined my high school cross-country … Continue reading
It was two years ago when a tragedy struck the Waynesburg football team and the university. It was Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s homecoming weekend, meaning there were going to be parties. Sadly, the party the players chose would change their lives forever, especially for one player, Marcus Mitchell. Mitchell was a part of a shooting that took place at an off-campus site at IUP. The shooting led to one dead, eight injured, two of those also football players from Waynesburg, but Mitchell was the only one in critical … Continue reading
Jessie Orbin finally did what he wanted to accomplish since he was wrestling at Chartiers- Houston. Orbin has been wrestling his whole life from little league all the way through and now he is the Presidents’ Athletic Conference 174-pound men’s wrestling champion. Jessie’s father, Jessie Orbin Sr., is very proud of his son. “I am … Continue reading
Sitting in a classroom, junior wrestler Brayden Barbao was faced with a decision that would change his life. He was faced with a decision either to go to detention or to go to wrestling practice. He chose to go to wrestling practice and has not looked back. “It is my passion now, and I just … Continue reading
For many coaches, hard work and work ethic can be a great use for determining who they may put on the field or in the lineup. For junior wide receiver Tyler Richmond, this comes naturally. “His growth has definitely been something mesmerizing to watch,” Waynesburg head coach Dr. Cornelius Coleman said. “The cool part, not … Continue reading
On Dec. 7, 2021, Waynesburg University announced Dr. Cornelius Coleman as the 23rd head football coach in school history. Coleman is now in his fourth season as head coach and is finally coaching a group full of players that he brought into the program. The first group of players that were brought in under Coleman … Continue reading
