The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University approved a strategic vision and a campus master plan at its regularly scheduled meeting Friday, December 6. The board also welcomed five newly appointed trustees to the group. The board approved key strategies for WBU’s strategic vision, known as Renewing Minds, Transforming Lives. The trustees had earlier…
Williams Baptist University seniors Melanie McKuin of Dexter, Mo., and C.J. Cara of Bartlett, Tenn., are this year’s Homecoming queen and king at WBU. The two (pictured above with WBU President Dr. Stan Norman) were crowned during Homecoming festivities Nov. 2 at WBU. McKuin, an English major, is the daughter of Barry and Kim McKuin. …
Eagle Farms, a major component of the new student work initiative at Williams Baptist University, has taken a big step forward with the donation of a tractor. Cox Implement of Hoxie, Ark., delivered a new, 75 horsepower Massey Ferguson tractor to the university Monday. “Cox Implement and the Cox family have made a tremendous gift…
Williams Baptist University seeks applications for the position of Provost and Executive Vice President for Campus Life (Provost/ExVPCL). The Provost/ExVPCL serves as the chief academic officer and the chief student development officer for the University. This position is responsible to develop and implement strategic planning initiatives for academics, campus ministries, athletics, and student affairs that…
The Williams Baptist University theatre program will present the play “Glorious” Nov. 1-2 as part of the 2019 WBU Homecoming celebration. “I was in love with this play from the first reading. It has a great energy and wonderful message,” said Melinda Williams, assistant professor of communication arts and director of the production. The play…
by Bekah Kopp Williams Baptist University alumni, friends and family will gather on Saturday, November 2, to celebrate the school’s 78th annual homecoming celebration. A host of activities, from basketball to a theatre production, are lined up for this year’s homecoming. Dr. Doug Walker, vice president for advancement and operations, said this semester has been…
by Bekah Kopp Artist and Williams Baptist University graduate Stephen Watson is returning to his alma mater to open an exhibit of his work, titled “Nearly Nothing,” on Monday, Oct. 21. Watson will be giving artist talks at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Monday. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. Watson has come to…
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…
