The Williams Baptist University Theatre program will begin its 2021-22 season with Laura Eason’s adaptation of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days Oct. 29-30 at 7 p.m. in Startup Chapel on the WBU campus. The plot tells the story of Phileas Fog, a fantastically wealthy, majestically mysterious, and dedicated man of scientific reason,…

Williams Baptist University will host its annual Homecoming festivities Saturday, Nov. 6. This year will feature a reunion of the Williams Singers and a recognition of Dr. Bob Magee, who has directed the program and taught at Williams for over 35 years.  A full week of activities is planned for students, faculty and staff on…

Williams Baptist University has announced the appointment of alumnus Tim Chatman as dean of students.  Chatman will oversee initiatives that support WBU’s residential and student life experiences. In addition, he will work with WBU provost and vice president for student life, Dr. Marvin Schoenecke, to oversee the school’s efforts to blend learning, spiritual formation, and…

The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University elected its officers for the coming year Friday.  The board, meeting in regular session on the WBU campus, also heard good news about the university’s enrollment climbing for the third consecutive year. Dr. Jody Smotherman of Batesville will serve as board chair for the coming year.  Smotherman,…

Enrollment at Williams Baptist University has climbed for the third straight year, with the number of on-campus students rising to 600. Fall enrollment on WBU’s main campus in Walnut Ridge increased by 3.5 percent compared to last year, capping a jump of 31 percent over the past three years.  The number of WBU students on…

Williams Baptist University celebrated the return of students to its campus on Saturday, Aug. 21, as part of the school’s annual “Move-in Day.” The event serves as the unofficial kickoff to Orientation Weekend on campus, where new students are welcomed into the Williams family. As students and families arrived Saturday morning, they were greeted by…

Lawrence Healthcare and Williams Baptist University are forming a partnership to fill employment needs at the hospital while providing valuable experience and training for WBU students. Through the agreement, students in the Williams Works initiative will gain important certifications, as well as hands-on experience in healthcare. “We were excited the first time we heard about…

Williams Baptist University received a $7,500 gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County Wednesday in support of the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman by Paula Haskins, assistant cashier and head teller for the Walnut Ridge branch of the bank. The Williams Works program will welcome its…