WBU Board Approves Budget, New Mission Statement

The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University approved the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year Tuesday, April 16. The board, meeting in regular session on the WBU campus, also voted to adopt a new mission statement and core values, as well as approving the slate of 2024 graduates. The board gave its approval to […]

The Story Behind Startup Chapel

by Rebekah Presley Those who have spent time on the Williams Baptist University campus recently have probably noticed some construction going on near the library. To some, the building might look like an old church that seems almost out of place with the larger Manley Chapel just a short walk away. Others may view it […]

Arkansas Master’Singers to Perform at Manley Chapel

The Arkansas Master’Singers, in collaboration with the Williams Singers, are set to take the stage for a concert Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at Manley Chapel on the campus of Williams Baptist University.  Admission to the event is free. Composed of ministers of music, worship leaders, directors, accompanists, and choir members hailing from Baptist […]

WBU Science Department Receives Gift of Telescope

The Department of Natural Sciences at Williams Baptist University has a great new tool for studying astronomy, including the Great American Eclipse. Rebecca Lapiro of Light, Ark., recently donated a powerful telescope to WBU, in memory of her late son, Charles Ruben Lapiro II. The 8-inch Orion telescope has a motorized base that does automatic […]

WBU Theatre Department to Stage “Alice in Wonderland”

The Williams Baptist University theatre department will close the 2023-24 season with Alice in Wonderland, a play adapted by William Glennon, based on Lewis Carroll’s classic story. The production will take place in the Maddox Fine Arts building located on the campus of Williams Baptist University. Productions will take place, April 19-20, with curtain time […]

Department of Business Honors Award Winners

High-achieving students were recognized during the 25th annual Department of Business Awards ceremony at Williams Baptist University, held in WBU’s Moody Room on April 3. Nick Powell of Lynn, Ark., and Logan Tharp of Pocahontas, Ark., were recognized as the department’s academic award winners based on their work in the classroom. They will be formally […]

Higgins Set to Give Senior Recital April 11

Nathan Higgins will present his senior recital Thursday, April 11 at Williams Baptist University. Higgins, who is completing his bachelor’s degree in music and worship at WBU, is from Lake City, Ark. Beavers is the son of Clifton and Leiandra Clifton of Lake City, Ark. The recital will begin at 7 p.m. and will take […]

WBU Joins Airport, Museum for Eclipse Programs

Williams Baptist University is joining forces with Walnut Ridge Regional Airport and the Wings of Honor Museum to present entertainment before the upcoming eclipse. WBU’s fine arts groups will perform Sunday, April 7, and Monday, April 8, which is the day of the eclipse.  The Williams campus is adjacent to the airport and museum. The […]

Jenni Crowned Miss WBU 2024

Treasure Jenni, a Christian Ministries major from Russellville, Ark., was crowned Miss WBU Thursday, March 14 at the Southerland-Mabee Center on the Campus of Williams Baptist University.  The junior captured the title with her rendition of “Stand by Me,” pre-pageant interview, on-stage presence and combined score throughout the competition. Tweedy is the daughter of John […]

Cavenaugh Auto World Gives to WBU’s Startup Chapel

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/4/24) – Cavenaugh Auto World has made a gift toward the Startup Chapel construction project at Williams Baptist University. Fran Cavenaugh, CFO at the auto dealership, recently presented a $5,000 check to Luke Colley, who is vice president for advancement and business development at Williams. Cavenaugh Auto World’s headquarters and the WBU […]

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