Putman to Join WBU Administration/Faculty Dr. Rhyne Putman, a Williams Baptist University graduate and highly regarded theologian, is returning to his alma mater. Putman is joining the administration and faculty at WBU this fall as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Director of Worldview Formation and Professor of Christian Ministries. In his role as AVP…
Our nation finds itself gripped in the pain and turmoil of the unjust, heartbreaking death of George Floyd. We grieve with his family and our fellow citizens in the African-American community. The tragedy of his death exposes the ongoing struggles of the black community and is the latest expression of a history of injustice and…
Williams Baptist University invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant to the President. The salaried position is full-time with a twelve-month calendar and reports directly to the President. Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant to the President coordinates and manages all administrative duties and functions related to this office. The Administrative Assistant serves as the…
WBU to Extend Spring Break, Curtail Large Gatherings In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Williams Baptist University is extending its spring break to two weeks. Spring break at WBU will now begin Wednesday, March 18, which is three days sooner than originally scheduled. Classes will begin again on campus Wednesday, April 1. The break had…
Therapy is Available to All at WBU By: Maggie Morgan College students often find themselves overwhelmed with school and life, causing them to feel so stressed that they tend to neglect their own mental and physical health. However, Williams Baptist University seeks to help students sort through these turbulent times by offering them the free…
WBU Hosts High School Art Show By: Maggie Morgan Williams Baptist University opened its third annual high school art show on March 2 in WBU’s Maddox Center. The show, which features 18 pieces from six different schools, displays various works of art from students, ranging from paintings to sculptures. “The ultimate goal of the…
Chocolate Chip Pizza – ‘Nuff Said There is a little town just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Walnut Ridge. The town is Hoxie, and it is a little smaller than Walnut Ridge, and most likely foreign to you all. Hoxie, however, is home to my alma mater, Hoxie High School. That…
16 Contestants Competing to be Miss WBU Sixteen WBU contestants, who come from four different states, will get a chance for the crown at the 2020 Miss Williams Baptist University pageant. The pageant is set for Thursday evening, March 12. Miss WBU is a school-sponsored pageant with talent competition, a group performance and evening gown…
Don’t Worry About It Have you ever been super worried about something – like stressed to the max – and told someone about it, and they came back with, “Aw, don’t worry about it!” Like… Thanks, Karen! What great advice! I’m cured! I’ll never worry about anything ever again! We all struggle with worry.…
