Waynesburg University

🎓 Commencement photos are available now on our online store!

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

🗓 Our Year in Review: 2025-26 Highlights

🧪 Waynesburg U. Criminal Justice 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 in conjunction with the University’s Forensic Chemistry and Criminal Justice programs, 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

📜 Recent Stover program graduate Alex Solomon ('26) gained firsthand experience in public service and government communications during the Spring 2026 semester through a competitive internship at the White House.

🔗 Read more about Alex's time in the Office of Speechwriting and how WU helped prepare him: https://www.waynesburg.edu/news/solomon-26-completes-white-house-internship

📝 "Waynesburg’s nursing program has challenged me to develop my critical thinking skills, pushed me to be my best, and provided kind, thoughtful instructors who truly care about my success." - Hannah Yorty, nursing, Class of 2026

🔗 Read Hannah's full senior reflection: https://www.waynesburg.edu/news/senior-reflection-hannah-yorty

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

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

🔔 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

🤲 At Waynesburg University, service learning is more than volunteer hours — it’s hands-on experience that connects classroom learning with real community impact, both close to home and around the globe.

📝 Our students reflect on what service learning actually means: waynesburg.edu/news/what-does-service-learning-actually-mean

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. 🇺🇸

📝 "Throughout my time at Waynesburg, I have learned so much through my classes, but I have learned even greater lessons from my professors and friends along the way." - Alison Landon, biology and environmental science, Class of 2026

🔗 Read Alison's full senior reflection: waynesburg.edu/news/senior-reflection-alison-landon

📜 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