WBU’s Colvey Named AMC Athletic Trainer of the Year
Williams Baptist University athletic trainer Misty Colvey has been named the American Midwest Conference Athletic Trainer of the Year the conference office announced Friday morning. The AMC Athletic Trainer of the Year award is bestowed upon a NATA-certified athletic trainer who exemplifies the highest standards of personal conduct and professional allied health service to athletes […]
WBU Women’s Basketball Named AMC/CCA Champions of Character Award Winner
The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team has been named the American Midwest Conference/Conference Commissioner Association Champions of Character® Team award winner the league office announced Tuesday. The team was honored for its exemplary character and sportsmanship on the field, on campus, and in the community. During the 2022-2023 academic year, the team hosted three […]
Williams Baptist University Receives $7,500 Gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County
Williams Baptist University has announced a gift of $7,500 from the First National Bank of Lawrence County aimed at bolstering the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman by Lorra Whitmire, Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Officer of the Walnut Ridge branch of the bank. The Williams Works […]
Jeffery Completes 206-Mile Bike Race
Riding a bicycle 206 miles on gravel roads through mud and storms might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but for Bill Jeffery, it proved to be a great adventure. Jeffery took part in the Garmin UNBOUND Gravel race June 3-4 at Emporia, Kansas, completing the grueling off-road course in just over 18 hours. Jeffery, […]
Williams Baptist University Receives $4 Million Gift from Mabee Foundation for New Wellness Center
Williams Baptist University has announced that it has been selected for a $4 million gift from the Mabee Foundation, marking the largest donation ever bestowed upon the university. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation, and as part of the anniversary celebration and in honor of its […]
WBU’s Anderson To Host Book Signing at Independence County Library
Williams Baptist University senior Caleb Anderson will host a book signing event on Tuesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at the Independence County Library in Batesville, Ark. The event will feature a discussion on Anderson’s book, “Just Go For It: Choosing Faith When Fear Begins To Overwhelm Your Life.” In his book, Anderson delves into […]
WBU Announces Spring 2023 President’s and Dean’s List Honorees
Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2023 spring semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, while the Dean’s List consists of those with at least a 3.5 GPA. Williams is a private, Christian university in […]
Babbitt to Join History Faculty at WBU
Williams Baptist University has announced that Colton Babbitt will join the faculty as an assistant professor of history, starting with the fall academic semester of 2023. Babbitt, a Williams alum, is currently completing his Ph.D. in history at the University of Mississippi and is scheduled to defend his dissertation in spring 2024. His areas of […]
Thomason, Goad Named 2023 Founders Award Recipients
Maura Thomason and Grant Goad have been awarded the 2023 Founders Awards at Williams Baptist University. Thomason is from Sidney, Ark., and Goad is from Jonesboro, Ark. WBU President Dr. Stan Norman presented the awards during the university’s commencement exercises on Saturday, May 6. Founders Award winners are selected from each graduating class at Williams. […]
WBU Announces 2023 Graduates
Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 134 graduates during its 2023 commencement exercises Saturday, May 6. The graduates represented 23 Arkansas counties, nine states and three nations. Honor graduates were recognized as being cum laude (3.5-3.69 cumulative grade point average), magna cum laude (3.7-3.84 GPA) or summa cum laude (3.85-4.0 GPA). In addition Coe Scholars […]
