Wilcutt Memorial Garden Dedicated
Those who crave fresh fruits and vegetables now have an opportunity to pick their own in Walnut Ridge. The Kevin Wilcutt Memorial Garden was dedicated Thursday, April 2, at Williams Baptist University, providing a variety of produce in a picturesque setting. Construction of the 6,400 square foot garden was funded by a $130,000 gift from […]
WBU Students Experience Faith, Film & Culture at Sundance
Students from Williams Baptist University participated in a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, where they explored the intersection of faith, film, and culture alongside Christian creatives from around the world. The group, led by Dr. Trevor Babcock, Assistant Professor of English, and Mrs. […]
WBU to Offer Certificate in Museum Studies
Williams Baptist University is launching a new program for students to earn a Certificate in Museum Studies. The 18-hour academic program is designed to prepare students for careers in museums, archives, cultural institutions and the growing field of public history. The certificate combines classroom instruction with supervised, hands-on experience and reflects WBU’s commitment to experiential […]
WBU & BRTC Sign Workforce Development Pact
Two higher education institutions in northeast Arkansas are joining forces to help prepare the region’s workforce. Black River Technical College and Williams Baptist University formally signed a workforce partnership agreement Tuesday, Feb. 17, in a ceremony on the Williams campus. “The partnership we sign today joins two outstanding and very distinct institutions in common cause […]
Soprano Sarah VandenBrink Performs Feb. 24
Soprano Sarah Ashcroft VandenBrink will present a lecture and recital at Williams Baptist University on Tuesday, February 24th. It will begin at 7:00 pm in the Magee Choral Room of WBU’s Maddox Center. The presentation, which is part of WBU’s Vaughn Lecture Series, will feature works by Emilie Mayer and other female composers of the […]
Blues Artist Little Willie Farmer to Perform Feb. 20
In celebration of Black History Month, Williams Baptist University will host blues artist Little Willie Farmer in concert on Friday, February 20. The show, which is sponsored by WBU’s Student Activities Board, is set for 7 p.m. in the university’s Startup Chapel. Farmer is described as a true blues musician. As a young boy of […]
WBU to Host Wirzba Lecture Feb. 5
The Williams Baptist University Lecture-Concert Series will feature a presentation by Dr. Norman Wirzba on Thursday, Feb. 5. Wirzba’s lecture will be entitled “From Nature to Creation: What Difference Does it Make?” Wirzba is the Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Theology at Duke University and a Senior Fellow in the Kenan Institute for Ethics. […]
Winter Weather Update: Wednesday, Jan. 28th
Williams Baptist University will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. All in-person classes are canceled, and university offices will be closed. Students should check their WBU student accounts for guidance from instructors regarding class expectations and assignments. WBU welcomes Pastor Jason Glenn and the Worship Team, who will lead worship at 11:00 a.m. in […]
Winter Weather Closing Announcement- Tuesday, Jan. 27th
Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, Williams Baptist University will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All in-person classes are canceled, and university offices will be closed. Students should check their WBU student accounts for guidance from instructors regarding class expectations and assignments.Mabee-Gwinup Cafeteria will operate on a modified schedule and will serve brunch […]
Winter Weather Closing Announcement for Jan. 26
Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, Williams Baptist University will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. All in-person classes are canceled, and university offices will be closed. All students should check their WBU student accounts for instructions regarding assignments and classes. Mabee-Gwinup Cafeteria will operate on a modified schedule and will serve brunch 10:30 […]
