WBU Administrators Assume New Roles
Several administrators at Williams Baptist University have taken on new roles and new responsibilities with the start of the 2026-27 school year. Luke Colley is now serving as Executive Vice President for Administration, Advancement & Business Development. Colley is a WBU graduate, and he has served at Williams since 2023. In his new role, he […]
Director of Athletics
Director of Athletics Mission Statement: Williams Baptist University exists to cultivate Christ-centered leaders who make a difference through their life work. The Williams Way (Core Values): Christ-centered Purpose Unwavering Tenacity Courageous Faith Selfless Sacrifice Work as Mission Summary/Objectives:The Director of Athletics (AD) serves as the Chief Athletics Officer for the University. TheAD is responsible to develop […]
First National Bank of Commerce Presents Gift to WBU
First National Bank of Commerce has presented a gift to the Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University. Kim Long, Vice President of BSA/AML at First National, presented a $7,500 check to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman. “First National Bank of Commerce is one of WBU’s most faithful friends and supporters,” said Norman. “Students in […]
WBU Announces Spring ‘26 President’s & Dean’s Lists
Williams Baptist University has announced the students named to its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2026 semester. The President’s List recognizes full-time students who earned a 4.0 Grade Point Average, while the Dean’s List honors students who achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher. Williams is a private, Christian university in Walnut Ridge. Making […]
Jenni and Andrews Presented WBU Founders Awards
Williams Baptist University has presented its 2026 Founders Awards to graduating seniors Treasure Jenni and Mason Andrews. The two were honored May 9 at WBU’s commencement exercises by Williams President Dr. Stan Norman. Jenni, who is from Russellville, Ark., graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries. Andrews is from Walnut Ridge, and he […]
Williams Announces 2026 Graduates
Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 111 graduates during its 2026 commencement exercises. That total included 12 master’s degrees, 95 bachelor’s degrees and four associate degrees. Commencement exercises were held May 9 in WBU’s Southerland-Mabee Center. The commencement speaker was Tommy Wells, a 2008 Williams graduate who is now a school administrator in Springfield, Mo. […]
Lewis Completes Degree After 53 Years
Ken Lewis crossed the stage and grasped his diploma at Williams Baptist University commencement exercises Saturday, May 9. In doing so, he concluded a 53-year journey. Lewis, a Walnut Ridge native who currently lives at Eaton, first enrolled at what was then Southern Baptist College in 1973. He didn’t complete his degree at that time, […]
Hatfield Presents Chapel Drawing to WBU
Startup Chapel has held a special place in Terry Hatfield’s heart ever since his days as a student at Williams Baptist University. So, the 1975 WBU alumnus put his artistic skills to work and produced a striking picture of the historic chapel, which he recently presented to the university. “First of all, I wanted to […]
WBU Theatre Presents “The Spitfire Grill” April 23-25
The Williams Baptist University Theatre program will close its 2025-26 season with the musical The Spitfire Grill. The play will be staged April 23-25 in WBU’s Startup Chapel. The Spitfire Grill was written by James Valcq and Fred Alley. Based on the 1996 film, it tells the story of Percy Talbot, who seeks a new […]
Russell Family & Tekla Give $100,000 to WBU Wellness Center
A new wellness center at Williams Baptist University is $100,000 closer to reality, thanks to gifts from the Dave Russell family of Jonesboro and Tekla Research. The family, along with Tekla CEO & CFO Beth West, recently presented checks totaling that amount to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman. The gifts reflect the first installment of […]
