Waynesburg University recently undertook a project to cut down on water and sewage waste throughout campus. Two different grants were awarded to the university to assist in these efforts, including the PepsiCo grant, awarded in March. The school received $8,109 to reduce water use and sewage through the purchasing of new water aerators, toilet handles … Continue reading
Waynesburg University held its seventh annual Merit Badge University on Saturday, Nov. 2. This brought together the Boy Scouts of America in the region, and university departments. Scouts were able to earn a merit badge based on the field they chose to study for the day. Topics from various academic departments such as Chemistry, Indian … Continue reading
The Black Student Union hosted a Students Speak event exploring the topics of cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation Oct. 25. Students gathered in Stover 300 as members of the BSU presented research and information regarding cultural appropriation from a variety of perspectives. The presenters, Cece Fitts, sophomore marine biology major and president of BSU, and … Continue reading
Students swarmed in Johnson Commons Thurs., Oct. 24. for Harvestfest, an annual event drawing spectators and competitors for pumpkin bowling. The man to beat was President of the university, Douglas Lee. Lee has proved victorious for the past seven years of pumpkin bowling, not including last year when he was beat by junior political science … Continue reading
Even though temperatures are dropping does not mean events are dropping also. Greene County always has something going on, and here are such three events happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 1. Drop of History Lecture – Jarrod Burks The Greene County Historical Society is hosting its lecture series Friday night. Listen to archaeologist Dr. … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s newest faculty member, Alexa Baily, joins the effort for student support this year as the new Academic Events and Support Specialist. Her responsibilities include managing tutoring and helping plan academic events with academic affairs. As the acting position, Baily said she looks to improve the tutoring services offered to students. “I definitely want … Continue reading
The Beehive closed Oct. 23-24 due to pipeline blocks from years of grease and other substances. While originally the solution was to unclog the pipes of Stover that were causing the issue, it soon turned into replacing them, said Dr. Shari Payne, vice president for enrollment and the point person for fixing the blockages. “The … Continue reading
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation allows four candidates from an institution to be nominated for the chance to win the prestigious and competitive scholarship honoring Senator Barry Goldwater. This scholarship, initiated Nov. 14. 1986, is offered by the federally endowed agency to college sophomores and juniors who are pursuing STEM related … Continue reading
For four consecutive years, Waynesburg University has been named a ‘Best College for the Money’ by College Factual. This is not a title that the university must apply for, but is rather earned through several factors. College Factual ranks schools for this title based on the average cost for an undergraduate degree, the quality of … Continue reading
Over fall break twenty-three Waynesburg University students collectively served the communities of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania and Antietam, Maryland. One of those students who elected to volunteer during break was Jazmin Booker, sophomore nursing major. She attended the Habitat for Humanity Service Trip and was shocked alongside other students by the substandard housing in Greene County. “We … Continue reading
