Williams Receives Gift from Bosch Company
Williams Baptist University has received a $2,500 gift to its annual scholarship fund from Robert Bosch Tool Company. Steve Engelken, operations manager at the Walnut Ridge Bosch plant, and Tracy Brock, human resources manager at the plant, presented the check to Dr. Ken Startup, interim president at Williams, and Dr. Brett Cooper, WBU’s vice president […]
Williams Readies University ‘Net Addresses
Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge is getting its Internet addresses set for the move to Williams Baptist University.  Williams is in the process of transitioning to WBU, and two of its ‘Net addresses can now be accessed through domain names that reflect the new name. The school’s new, mobile friendly website can be accessed […]
Startup Makes His Mark on Williams History
Though retirement is just around the corner for Dr. Kenneth Startup, he will leave one final mark on the legacy of Williams Baptist University. Â Startup, who was set to retire at the end of the semester, will now close out his 35-year career at Williams as interim president. Over the course of his time at [...] Massey Named Band Director at Williams
Williams Baptist University has a director for its new band program.  Brady Massey, director of bands at Pocahontas High School for the past two decades, will lead the Williams band program as it launches next fall. “It’s exciting because it’s a new program for the university and a new adventure for me.  The university has […]
Williams Students Lead Worship at Retreat
Baptist Collegiate Ministries from all over Arkansas gathered in Conway this year for the annual BCM Fall Retreat, and the music was led by the student worship team from Williams Baptist University.  WBU’s worship team consisted of five students: Tyler Eudy, lead vocalist and guitarist; Hannah Cates, vocalist; Tabor McGraw, vocalist and drums; Hannah […]
WBU Students Inducted into Mu Phi Epsilon
Four students have been inducted into the Zeta Alpha chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon International Music Fraternity at Williams Baptist University.  The inductees were Tammy Hamilton of Maynard, Ark., Alexander Robbins of West Helena, Ark., Bethany Dorton of Judsonia, Ark., and Hannah Estes of Morrilton, Ark. Mu Phi Epsilon is a coeducational, professional music fraternity founded [...] Williams Dedicates Belle Hall
The ribbon has been cut and Belle Hall, the newest residential facility at Williams Baptist University, was officially dedicated Friday, December 1.  The ceremony was held at the conclusion of Williams’s regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting. The 43-bed women’s residence hall has been housing students throughout the fall semester. “Belle Hall is not only […]