Wingate’s fast-growing College of Health Sciences making impact here and abroad

By MATTHEW GALLO Triangle contributing writer Wingate University’s healthcare programs are becoming increasingly designed to address imbalances in healthcare education across local communities through a hands-on philosophy that translates classroom knowledge into real-world impact. Through various data sources, the university identifies localized healthcare needs to inform program design. “Before we develop any programs, we doContinue reading "Wingate’s fast-growing College of Health Sciences making impact here and abroad"

Wingate Esports Club has high hopes for its future community

By AVERY HILL Editor Wingate Esports Club has fostered a haven of gamers built to last. The world of esports is a fast-growing, multibillion-dollar industry and after fighting for recognition in the fiercely competitive traditional sports sector for years, advocates of esports have been enjoying unparalleled success in the cultural and business marketplaces. With theContinue reading "Wingate Esports Club has high hopes for its future community"

Women’s golf ‘dream team’ has designs on winning Wingate’s first national golf title

By CARSON STARNES Triangle contributing writer The star studded Wingate women’s golf team has their eyes on the national golf title. They aren’t just chasing birdies, they’re chasing history.  The Wingate women’s golf team has been teeing off this fall with one goal in mind: to prove that a small school can make a big-timeContinue reading "Women’s golf ‘dream team’ has designs on winning Wingate’s first national golf title"

November dorm invasion by Asian beetles quashed by Campus Services

By MAXWELL GENWRIGHT Triangle contributing writer Wingate students feel uneasy about the Asian Beetle invasion. Scores of Asian beetles were discovered piling up in stairwells and common areas of many buildings at Wingate University in November, leaving many students feeling uncomfortable about their living space. Clusters of these small insects were first spotted in TuckerContinue reading "November dorm invasion by Asian beetles quashed by Campus Services"

Azirovic embraces leadership role on women’s swim team at Wingate

By CHRISTINA FOSTER Triangle contributing writer German native, Nina Azirovic has brought her strong work ethic to the Wingate women’s swimming team. From the pools of Frankfurt, Germany, to swimming lanes at the Wingate University Natatorium, Nina Azirovic’s journey has been part wanderlust, part discipline and entirely unique.  Azirovic, a senior freestyler on the WingateContinue reading "Azirovic embraces leadership role on women’s swim team at Wingate"

What is the favorite class you have taken so far at Wingate and why?

The Wingate Word November 2025 Welcome to this semester’s first edition of “The Wingate Word”—an occasional look at what’s on the minds of Wingate University students, as solicited by Triangle contributors from this fall’s COMM 220 Newswriting class. This week our reporters sought out answers across campus to the following question: What is the favoriteContinue reading "What is the favorite class you have taken so far at Wingate and why?"

Van Heyst exudes talent, positivity for nationally ranked Wingate volleyball team

By DRAKE PRICE Triangle contributing writer Van Heyst has helped lead the Bulldogs to a near undefeated season. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference between volleyball success and volleyball failure.” For Maya Van Heyst, a junior setter on the Wingate volleyball team, this quote isn’t just a motto—it’s a reflection ofContinue reading "Van Heyst exudes talent, positivity for nationally ranked Wingate volleyball team"

Commuter Connections Brings Wingate University’s Off-Campus Students Close to College Life

By Peyton Webb Staff Writer Commuter Connections brings community to Wingate's commuters. For hundreds of Wingate commuter students traveling to campus daily from nearby towns, balancing classes, work and home can make feeling connected to the university community a challenge; that’s where Commuter Connections comes in.  The monthly newsletter and event series, coordinated by theContinue reading "Commuter Connections Brings Wingate University’s Off-Campus Students Close to College Life"

Himes making instant pass-catching impact at Wingate in freshman season

By Elijah Sylvester Triangle contributing writer Freshman Jaylen Himes has experienced remarkable success in just his first year. Jaylen Himes is only an 18-year-old freshman, but he’s already turning heads as the leading receiver on the 7-2 Wingate football team.  Nine games into his rookie season, the 5-9, 177-pound wide receiver from Statesville, N.C., hasContinue reading "Himes making instant pass-catching impact at Wingate in freshman season"

Wingate music students tackle the opera Don Giovanni in Italian

By Savannah Phillips Features Editor Actors Amari Davis and Major Bryant. Wingate Opera has given itself a real challenge: On Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8, the university’s music department is presenting Mozart’s "Don Giovanni," Wingate’s first full-scale opera sung in a foreign language. They will perform a special abridged version in Italian, accompanied byContinue reading "Wingate music students tackle the opera Don Giovanni in Italian"