Williams Baptist University has an opening for an employee on the housekeeping team. This is a full-time position. University Description Founded in 1941, Williams Baptist University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts university, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). It is located in Walnut…
Williams Baptist University has an opening for an employee on the grounds & landscaping team. This is a full-time position. University Description Founded in 1941, Williams Baptist University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts university, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). It is located…
by Bekah Kopp Dr. Christopher Polachic believes in finding meaning within scientific discovery. He and his co-author argue in their new book that if a discovery has no real meaning behind it, then why should it matter? “But how far can we press the cleverness of math in the pursuit of knowledge of a world…
This year’s recipients have been named for the Reggie Smith Foundation Minority Scholarship at Williams Baptist University. The Smith Foundation selected WBU students Rebecca Brown and Renan Paiva (pictured above with WBU President Dr. Stan Norman) to receive the scholarship award for the 2019-20 school year. Brown is sophomore from Jacksonville, Ark., majoring in social…
The Williams Baptist University theatre program will start the 2019-20 season with a student-directed production. WBU senior Melanie McKuin is directing two short plays that will be staged Oct. 15 in Startup Chapel. “We have done student-directed productions in the past, but haven’t lately. I finally got a student brave enough,” said Melinda Williams, assistant…
Williams Baptist University biology students will discuss creation care and recount this summer’s environmental research trip to Florida on Monday, Oct. 14. The students and faculty who took part in the marine conservation program will make their presentation at 6:00 p.m. in WBU’s Mabee Student Center. Three Williams students were selected for the pilot research…
by Bekah Kopp Eagle Farms, a large component of the new Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University, has found its leader: Brad Flippo. Flippo, a Lawrence County native with extensive experience in local business and agriculture, began work as WBU’s farm manager in September. Flippo was a member of the group that helped Williams…
A record freshman class has pushed enrollment up by more than 12 percent on the campus of Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Ark. The university announced its fall enrollment numbers as the WBU Board of Trustees met in regular session Friday, Sept. 13. Enrollment is up across nearly all categories at WBU this fall,…
Dr. Ann Paterson of Williams Baptist University has been honored by the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. Paterson, who is the Nell Mondy Chair of Natural Sciences at WBU, received a presidential award from the society this summer. Paterson is pictured above (front, center) along with (left to right) Dr. Rick Shine…
The Williams Baptist University campus is springing to life in anticipation of the new school year. Fall sport athletes have already moved to campus to begin their preseason routine, and incoming WBU freshmen move into the residence halls on Friday, Aug. 16. Fall semester classes are slated to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 20. “This is…
