Connecting the dots

As many Christian institutions struggle, Waynesburg uses mission as solid foundation

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In a recent report done by The Chronicle of Higher Education, it’s evident that due to a general decline in undergraduate enrollment, private Christian institutions especially are fighting to keep prospective students and newly-enrolled freshmen interested. The article, titled, “To Stay Competitive, Small Christian Colleges Emphasize Specific Niches,” looks at several different Christian schools that … Continue reading

Admitted Student Day to ‘seal deal’

The university will be hosting an admitted students day Saturday, Feb. 23, to give over 170 accepted students the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about various college-related topics and potentially officially commit to attending. Though the day will focus on Waynesburg University,  it’s mission and resources for students, Admissions Counselor Emily Smelley, who has … Continue reading

Waynesburg signing out of Blackboard

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Waynesburg University’s three-year contract with Blackboard Learn will expire this coming June. Instead of renewing the contract, the university decided to change to a new learning management system, Canvas. Waynesburg’s senior staff appointed Jessica Sumpter, director of online programs, to gather a team consisting of faculty from the Information Technology Services, administration staff and instructors. … Continue reading

Ethnic Food Fair brings eccentric dishes, music to campus

As the artist duo “First Klass Barbados” played soul and beatbox covers of pop songs, over 150 students lined up to sample dishes originating from various countries around the world at this semester’s Ethnic Food Fair. “The attendance is always very good,” Patricia Bristor, associate dean of students, said. “It’s nice to see students know … Continue reading

Honors Program, Bonners join for ‘Poverty, Inc.’ event

Waynesburg University is focused on serving with organizations like the Bonner Scholar Program serving with non-profits around the tri-county area. While willingly serving what the university wants to teach students, wariness also must be utilized to avoid irresponsible non-profits. To teach this wariness, the Bonner Scholar Program and the Honors Program are presenting a screening … Continue reading

Switching over

Dept. of Communication launches campaign to improve technology

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Last Thursday, Feb. 14 the Department of Communication coupled with the Office of Institutional Advancement to launch its newest fundraising campaign, “COM 3:1,” in an hour-long event of communication-themed activities on the fourth floor of Buhl Hall. The fundraising campaign is an effort to raise an appropriate amount of funds to assist the department in … Continue reading

SAB hosts ‘Back to the 80’s’-themed dance

The Waynesburg University Student Activities Board, in a never-ending search for new, creative ideas to get students out of the dorms and interacting with one and other looked to the past last weekend. SAB hosted its first 1980s themed dance in the Beehive this past Saturday. Senior nursing major Julie Sipes,  credited the dance to … Continue reading

Civil rights movement inspires art show

A Willison Hall residence life staff are collaborating with an artist to showcase a gallery of approximately 25 pieces inspired by the civil rights movement, Luke Payson, its residence director, said. The artist of the upcoming gallery, Peter Newitt, had previously worked alongside Payson at Eagleville Hospital in Montgomery County as a full-time painter. After … Continue reading

‘It’s more than just laughter’

Tuesday and Thursday nights inside the Goodwin Performing Arts Center, chaos is the norm. The sheer sound of the improv comedy show’s practices is as preposterous as their jokes: the noise is so prominent it acts as another character, demanding attention and silencing thought. The arresting sound, though remarkable, isn’t obtrusive. It’s a warm combination … Continue reading

Students travel to Christian music festival with SAB

Winter Jam,  a Christian music festival that travels around the United States, visited Pittsburgh Friday, Feb. 15.   The Waynesburg University Student Activities Board decided to help students go to Winter Jam by chipping in $5 out of the $15  donation request per person. The headlining band of the show was Newboys United, and other … Continue reading