Category Archives: Life @ WU

By ANNA MARTIN Staff Writer Wingate’s graduation ceremony in May will be a time of recognition for students as well as professors. As May draws closer, Wingate University’s seniors wait with anticipation to receive their long-awaited honors and diplomas. May 8 and 9 mark the end of an era filled with busy schedules, coursework, projects, examsContinueContinue reading “Faculty Excellence Recognized as Wingate Prepares for Graduation Weekend”

By SIMON DUBRAVIK Triangle contributing writer Triathlon athlete Isaac Lamprecht said his Turkish roommate brought a new perspective to his college experience.  Many Wingate students get to experience what it’s like to share a dorm with international students. This gives them a unique opportunity to learn more about the world without leaving campus. This experienceContinueContinue reading “Americans and internationals say rooming together at Wingate has enriched their college experience”

By ARANTXA TABERNEIRO Staff Writer Picture Credit: https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/ At Wingate University, the limitations and ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) are changing. What used to be a supplementary tool for teachers now is becoming more institutionalized in the learning process. As its use becomes widespread in both classes and daily academic life, the university communityContinueContinue reading “Wingate students and professors adapting to AI world”

By SIMON DUBRAVIK Triangle contributing writer Transportation concerns grow among the Wingate student body. A growing number of Wingate students without cars are feeling stranded due to a lack of transportation options on campus, leaving them without access to essential services such as grocery stores or pharmacies. The university’s increasing number of international students areContinueContinue reading “Analysis: Lack of transit options continues to be burden for growing number of Wingate students”

By HAYLEIGH CHAPMAN Staff Writer / Photographer Opened in fall 2025, campus restaurant Victor E’s offers late-night dining options for Wingate students. Victor E’s, a newly founded restaurant on the Wingate University campus that has been operating since the fall semester of 2025, has drawn divided opinions from students as they adjust to the newContinueContinue reading “New dining option Victor E’s draws mixed reviews”

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 theContinueContinue reading “Wingate Esports Club has high hopes for its future community”

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 theContinueContinue reading “Commuter Connections Brings Wingate University’s Off-Campus Students Close to College Life”

By Simon Dubravik Triangle Contributing Writer Two years ago, the number of Turkish students at Wingate University was just one. Now the number has grown to eight. It might be a small community, but that group is becoming part of the university’s identity—united by culture, sports and the opportunity to study abroad. For all ofContinueContinue reading “Thanks to athletics, Wingate’s Turkish community is growing”

By Indhiana Gonzales Almonte Contributing Writer Starting work on campus has been a slow and challenging process for many international students at Wingate University this semester. Immigration requirements, Social Security applications and university approvals have left many students waiting weeks before they can earn an income. Unlike domestic students, international students cannot begin working rightContinueContinue reading “Student Perspective: Wingate’s international students face delays in campus employment”