Black History Month is being celebrated at Williams Baptist University throughout February with field trips to African-American historical sites, a special lecture from local civil rights pioneer Ethel Tompkins and a library display showcasing the jazz artists of Arkansas. “WBU seeks to create a diverse and quality student life experience that celebrates every student,” said…
The WBU Department of History and Political Science, along with its student Bancroft Society, are co-sponsoring a speaking event, “The Bombing of Japan in WWII,” on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The speech by World War II veteran Clifford Smith will take place at the Wings of Honor WWII Museum, near the Williams campus. Smith, now 97…
Walnut Ridge High School senior Tate Anderson is headed to his hometown university as part of two musical ensembles and an honors program. Anderson signed his commitment with Williams Baptist University Thursday, Jan. 31, for the Coe Honors Program, the Williams Singers and a new worship team being launched at WBU. A crowd of friends,…
by MaKenzie Free It is the time of year when elementary students around Northeast Arkansas become playwrights and Williams Baptist University students bring those stories to life. Every year, elementary students submit stories to the Story Store, which is an annual production produced in conjunction with Williams Baptist University and the Northeast Arkansas Educational Co-op.…
Williams Baptist University has announced a restructuring of its administration, highlighted by the hiring of a new vice president. Dr. Doug Walker (pictured above), who has served at several respected institutions in Christian higher education, has been hired as Vice President for University Advancement & Operations, and other administrators have assumed new responsibilities. “Dr. Walker…
I recently finished reading a history of WBU, Rainbows Come When It Rains, written by our founder Dr. H. E. Williams. I found this work to be encouraging and instructive. The book concludes with a desire and a prayer from Dr. Williams for all future leaders of the university. I thought his insightful prayer to…
Williams Baptist University has honored several of its own for their service to the university. Williams recently recognized a dozen employees who have reached milestones of service at WBU. “The combined years of service for these WBU employees comes to nearly 250 years. That is a remarkable testament to the loyalty of our people, who…
Williams Baptist University has unveiled its strategic vision for the future in an initiative named “Renewing Minds, Transforming Lives.” The vision, recently approved by WBU’s faculty and its board of trustees, will guide the university’s planning efforts over the next three to five years. The university also released its newly stated Core Values. “’Renewing Minds,…
Dr. Andrew Watson has taken on a new role at Williams Baptist University, where he is helping students find the means to fund their education. Watson, a WBU alumnus and veteran staff member, is now the university’s director of financial aid. “I am excited to have the opportunity to serve in this important position,” Watson…
Winter weather over the weekend has subsided, and icy roads have cleared. Williams Baptist University will be open on its regular schedule Monday, Dec. 10. Final exams will proceed as scheduled, and offices will be open as normal. Caution is urged on the part of motorists and pedestrians for lingering icy spots on roadways parking…
