Waynesburg GROWS

For the next 175 years

The year 2024 marks Waynesburg University’s 175th Anniversary.

This milestone year is a time for reflection, but also a time for great anticipation as the Waynesburg University community together looks forward to the next 175 years - while celebrating the growth of today and the generations of servant leaders who came before us.

Read on to learn more about how Waynesburg GROWS through:

New and enhanced facilities;
A reenergized general education curriculum; and
Property expansion.

Waynesburg GROWS: New and enhanced facilities

New construction and renovations of existing spaces continually enhance campus, providing the best possible experiences for students.

project complete: The new eHIVE, home of the University's award-winning Entrepreneurial Leadership Program

Coming soon: The Center for Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation

project complete: John F. Wiley Stadium upgrades

The eHIVE is home to the University’s award-winning Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, established in 2018.

Waynesburg University celebrated the grand opening of its Entrepreneurial Hub for Innovative Ventures and Endeavors’ (eHIVE) new location on Friday, February 16. Now located on the first floor of Stover Campus Center, the eHIVE’s new space continues the work of the University’s award-winning Entrepreneurial Leadership Program.

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Waynesburg U. celebrates 175 years as it breaks ground on new building

Waynesburg University’s new, state-of-the-art Esports Arena opened in 2022 and, with 25 stations, is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the region.

ribbon cutting at the Veteran and Military Affiliated Center

Waynesburg U.’s Veteran and Military Affiliated Center celebrates grand opening

Located at the heart of campus, on the first floor of Miller Hall, the new Center offers dedicated programs and services for veteran and military-affiliated students and more.

The new stadium wall at nighttime with lights

John F. Wiley Stadium gets facelift

Upgrades were made to various sites at John F. Wiley Stadium beginning in the spring of 2023, with the majority of renovations completed by August 2023.

Waynesburg U. celebrates opening of golf facility at Greene County Country Club

Waynesburg University’s new golf facility, located at the Greene County Country Club, celebrated its grand opening in September 2023.

Waynesburg GROWS: liberal arts reenergized

Waynesburg University's newly reenergized general education curriculum places emphasis on student flexibility

As a part of Fiat Lux, freshman students serve together during Welcome Days

The Pep Band provides entertainment at the Homecoming Pep Rally in Johnson Commons

A Biblical & Ministries Studies class

student in outdoor art class creating a sculpture

Places emphasis on student flexibility

Beginning in the 2024-25 academic year, new Waynesburg University students will experience a new general education curriculum that provides more flexibility while preserving the foundation of a liberal arts education. The curriculum, “Explore and Connect,” is the result of several years of focused faculty discussions and consistent feedback from students who desired the option to customize their liberal arts experience. The new requirements will be applicable to the incoming class of 2024.

Faculty members considered input from University alumni, several departmental advisory boards, and external corporate partners to revise and develop curriculum to ensure that graduates meet the expectations of employers and 21^st century workplace challenges.

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Explore the curriculum

Waynesburg GROWS: property expansion

New properties spark an opportunity to explore the development of new programs and the expansion of existing ones, while providing new experiences to students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community.

Aerial view of the Alston Farm

The house at Alston Farm

The Thyreen Retreat Center

Two properties were recently donated to Waynesburg University: the Alston Farm and the Thyreen Farm.

Being the benefactor of these two farms presents Waynesburg University the opportunity to explore the development of new programs and the expansion of existing ones, while providing new experiences to students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community.

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175 Years of Light

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Waynesburg GROWS: More news

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The year 2024 marks Waynesburg University’s 175th Anniversary.

This milestone year is a time for reflection, but also a time for great anticipation as the Waynesburg University community together looks forward to the next 175 years - while celebrating the growth of today and the generations of servant leaders who came before us.

Waynesburg GROWS: New and enhanced facilities

Waynesburg University unveils new innovation hub

Waynesburg U. celebrates 175 years as it breaks ground on new building

Waynesburg U.’s Veteran and Military Affiliated Center celebrates grand opening

John F. Wiley Stadium gets facelift

Waynesburg U. celebrates opening of golf facility at Greene County Country Club

Waynesburg GROWS: liberal arts reenergized

Waynesburg U. reenergizes general education requirements

Waynesburg GROWS: property expansion

A Retreat to God's Creation

Waynesburg U. welcomes new Vice President for Finance and Chief Operating Officer

Waynesburg U. holds Matriculation, welcomes Class of 2028

Waynesburg U. receives recognition as a “College of Distinction”

Waynesburg U. President appointed to new role on AICUP Board of Directors

Waynesburg U. honored for Excellence in Student Engagement in Entrepreneurship at the 2024 Deshpande Symposium

On-demand ride sharing program to launch in Greene County

Waynesburg U.’s online RN to BSN Program ranked No. 1 in state

University celebrates Charter Day, recognizes faculty in milestone 175th year

Waynesburg U. celebrates 175 years as it breaks ground on new building

Waynesburg U. unveils new innovation hub in on-going 175th anniversary celebration

Waynesburg U.’s Veteran and Military Affiliated Center announces partnership with GBU Life

Waynesburg U.'s online counseling program ranked as a top program

USASBE names Walls a Justin G. Longenecker Fellow

Graduate Counseling faculty member receives award from BMHA

President Lee awarded Distinguished Service Award

Waynesburg University receives FirstEnergy Foundation grant

Money Magazine names Waynesburg U. one of America’s Best Colleges

Computer Science students rank in top 10 at CCSC Programming Contest

University’s eHIVE wins international award

Waynesburg U.’s MEd in Instructional Technology ranked a best online program

RN to BSN Program ranked No. 5 best program by allnurses

Waynesburg tennis courts receive lighting upgrade

Waynesburg U. partnership to benefit students interested in public accounting

Waynesburg U. celebrates opening of golf facility at Greene County Country Club

John F. Wiley Stadium gets facelift

Waynesburg U. kicks off 175th Anniversary Celebration with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass Spectacular

CIC selects Waynesburg U. for Work-Based Learning Consortium

Waynesburg U. welcomes class of 2027

Waynesburg U. reenergizes general education requirements

Waynesburg U.’s Veteran and Military Affiliated Center celebrates grand opening

Waynesburg U. recognized as a “College of Distinction”

Lamplighters to be featured on HOPE TODAY television show

Student-operated WCTV and WUSN receive seven awards

Graduate Counseling Program receives Staunton Farm Foundation Capacity Building Grant

Waynesburg takes the lead in VR training

Waynesburg U. President elected AICUP Board of Directors secretary, treasurer

MBA Program named a “Best Online MBA”

ACS names Waynesburg U. faculty member Global Outreach Volunteer of the Year

Addictions Counseling Program No. 4 in the country, again

Waynesburg’s criminal justice program ranked among the top in Pennsylvania

Waynesburg U.’s ACS Student Chapter receives national award

University tops $1.2 million in support from Day of Giving and capital grant

Enhancements to athletic facilities amp up atmosphere

FirstEnergy awards one-time grant to Waynesburg’s science programs

Waynesburg University campus groups receive FirstEnergy grant

University develops new initiative to serve veteran, military member students

Waynesburg U. again named a U.S. News & World Report Best Value School

Waynesburg U. receives grants from EQT Foundation for University initiatives