By: Keely HastyTriangle Contributor The Wingate University cheerleading team is headed to Daytona Beach, Fla., to compete on the biggest stage in the cheerleading world April 11-13 at the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) College Nationals. The NCA hosts one of the two collegiate cheerleading competitions that happen in the United States. Teams nationwide are splitContinue reading "Wingate cheerleaders eager to win second national title in three years at Daytona"
Wingate students can view eclipse safely at April 8 event in Quad
By: Maya Van Heyst Triangle Contributor The Wingate University Department of Chemistry and Physics is handing out eclipse glasses to view what scientists are calling the “2024 Great American Solar Eclipse” on April 8 at 1:54 p.m. in the Quad.Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Grant Thompson is leading the viewing, which is fundedContinue reading "Wingate students can view eclipse safely at April 8 event in Quad"
New Communication chair Nathaniel excited by possibilities at Wingate
By: Savannah Phillips Editor Dr. Daina Nathaniel began her journey at Wingate in 2022 as an adjunct after leaving Queens University of Charlotte, where she had been teaching for 17 years. While it was not an easy decision to leave Queens, Nathaniel says “there hasn’t been one day that I’ve regretted it. I love beingContinue reading "New Communication chair Nathaniel excited by possibilities at Wingate"
The Wingate Word
March 2024 Welcome to the Triangle’s first edition of “The Wingate Word” - an occasional look at what’s on the minds of Wingate University students. This week our staff sought out answers across campus to the following question: If you could change one thing about Wingate, what would it be and why? JOSEPH MVUTUJunior, BiologyContinue reading "The Wingate Word"
South Village residents upset about growing pet-waste problem
Wingate University is struggling to manage a pet-waste problem in the residential areas around campus.
Wingate campus no stranger to damaging effects of Yik Yak app
Like many other universities across the country, Wingate is struggling with the negative effects of the anonymous social media platform Yik Yak, and how it is potentially harming the safety and mental well-being of students on campus.
Triangle wins four statewide honors, including ‘Best of Show,’ at annual North Carolina College Media Awards
The Wingate Triangle won four awards in the annual North Carolina College Media Awards at High Point University on Feb. 24, including "Best of Show" in the Online category for schools with enrollments under 8,500.
Occupational Therapy graduates post second straight year of 100-percent pass rates on national exam
For the second consecutive year, graduates of the Wingate’s upstart occupational therapy program posted a 100-percent pass rate on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam.
Wingate’s inaugural acrobatics and tumbling squad hits the ground running
Wingate has debuted its 25th NCAA-sanctioned sport this spring in the form of an acrobatics and tumbling team, an athletic competition that head coach Kandyce Blocker says has a unique edge that Bulldog fans will enjoy.
Office changes in Stegall and Crowder leave some students confused
By: Savannah Phillips Editor Wingate University officials have made major departmental location changes in the Stegall Administration and Crowder Welcome Center buildings, leaving students confused as to where they should go for various services.Crowder has “become a hub for all things student-facing,” according to Jill Kay, Wingate’s director of marketing and communications. “The University wantedContinue reading "Office changes in Stegall and Crowder leave some students confused"