Waynesburg University Alumni

06/18/2026

📝 "Waynesburg University will always be a piece of who I am. The four years I spent in Waynesburg were the best years of my life, and I am leaving the university a totally transformed individual." - Emily Barker, criminal justice administration, Class of 2026

🔗 Read Emily's full senior reflection: https://www.waynesburg.edu/news/senior-reflection-emily-barker

06/18/2026

🤼 The Waynesburg University athletic community joins Waynesburg University Wrestling and the Orbin family in mourning the tragic loss of rising senior Jessie Orbin. May God comfort and lift up the countless individuals he impacted on and off the mat. (Revelation 21:4) Presidents' Athletic Conference

https://waynesburgsports.com/news/2026/6/15/mens-wrestling-waynesburg-mourns-the-passing-of-wrestling-standout-jessie-orbin.aspx

06/10/2026

06/08/2026

🎓 Commencement photos are available now on our online store!

📸 View and purchase photos: https://waynesburguniversity.smugmug.com/Galleries/n-r5Pcgm/Commencement-2026

06/05/2026

🗓 Our Year in Review: 2025-26 Highlights

🧪 Waynesburg U. alumni research included in national publication

The research of four Waynesburg University graduates was featured in the September 2025 issue of Forensic Chemistry, an international trade publication. Conducted by collaborating with faculty across disciplines including chemistry, forensics and criminal justice administration, the research focused on analyzing complex, illegal drug samples to identify their contents.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.waynesburg.edu/news/waynesburg-u-criminal-justice-alumni-research-included-national-publication

05/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Dean’s List students!

🔗 View the Dean's list: https://www.waynesburg.edu/deans-list-10

05/27/2026

Congratulations, Eryka! We look forward to welcoming you to campus this fall.

🔔 Waynesburg University has selected Eryka Hackney as a 2026 recipient of the esteemed Founders Scholarship, which covers tuition and fees in full. A West Greene High School graduate, she plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) this fall.

🔗 Read more: https://www.waynesburg.edu/news/hackney-receive-full-tuition-and-fees-founders-scholarship

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.

Pictured: The Presentation of the Colors at this year's Commencement ceremony featured members of the Army & Air Force ROTC units at West Virginia University, our ROTC partner. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

📜 Stover Alumni Spotlight: Drew Hreha ('21)

Drew graduated from Waynesburg with a major in communication and a minor in political science, which he puts to use in his position as the Appeals Manager for the Libertarian National Committee.

🔗 Read how the Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership helped Drew grow personally and professionally: https://www.waynesburg.edu/news/stover-alumni-spotlight-drew-hreha-21