WBU Inducts Six into Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
Six students have been inducted into the Sigma Beta Delta Business Fraternity at Williams Baptist University. The 2021-22 inductees were: Danielle Barstead of Springfield, Mo.; Dylan Creech of Jonesboro, Ark.; Calista Christian of Conway, Ark.; Kara Harris of Searcy, Ark.; Ronnie Peas of Maumelle, Ark. and Charlie Phillips of Clarkridge, Ark. Sigma Beta Delta Honor […]
WBU Announces Academic Award Winners
Nine students were recognized for departmental honors during the annual Academic Awards Banquet at Williams Baptist University. WBU faculty selected the students for the awards based on their academic achievements in their respective fields. Recipients of the 2022 Academic Awards were: Business Administration – Gabriel Deieno, Sao Paulo, Brazil H.L. Waters Christian Ministries Award […]
Williams Inducts Seven in Mu Phi Epsilon International Music Fraternity
Seven students have been inducted into the Zeta Alpha chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon International Music Fraternity at Williams Baptist University. Tate Anderson of Walnut Ridge, Ark.; Layne Beavers of Brookland, Ark.; Samantha deJesus West of Jonesboro, Ark.; Cleophes Morris of Trumann, Ark.; Adrianna Rogers of Jonesboro, Ark.; Kira Rogers of Pocahontas, Ark. and Jared […]
WBU Theatre Department to Stage “Murder on the Orient Express”
The Williams Baptist University theatre department will close its seasons with a production of “Murder on the Orient Express” April 21-22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Startup Chapel on the WBU campus. “Murder on the Orient Express” was written by Ken Ludwig and will be directed by WBU professor Melinda Williams. The play is based […]
WBU Breaks Ground on Meat Processing Facility
Williams Baptist University officially broke ground Friday, April 8 on a 4,200 square foot meat processing facility that is scheduled to open by the end of 2022. The facility, which will be certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), will help address the shortage of meat processors in the state of Arkansas and […]
WBU Board Approves Budget, Lauds Magee and Rose
The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University recognized two retiring employees who have logged over 80 years of combined service on Friday, April 8. Trustees, meeting in regular session on the Williams campus, also approved the school’s budget for the coming year and endorsed the slate of 2022 WBU graduates. Dr. Bob Magee and […]
WBU Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Williams Corner Store
Williams Baptist University held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony Friday, April 8 for its new Williams Corner store that features produce and bedding flowers, grown by the students at WBU’s Eagle Farms, and other gifts. Williams Corner officially opened in March and recently held its grand opening ceremony. Many of the items for sale […]
Walker to Join WBU Christian Ministries Faculty
Williams Baptist University has announced that Dr. Tim Walker will join WBU’s Christian ministries faculty starting this fall. Walker will serve as assistant professor of Christian ministries and church ministry relations coordinator. Walker has several years of pastoral and church ministry experience, and he currently serves as pastor of pastoral care at First Baptist Church […]
Williams Corner Grand Opening Saturday, April 2
Williams Corner will hold a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. Owned and operated by Williams Baptist University, the store features a variety of gifts, flowers and produce to choose from. Students from the Williams Works program work the store, while the produce is grown by the students […]
Bland Awarded Minority Educators Scholarship at WBU
T’Asia Bland has been awarded the Minority Educators Scholarship for 2021-22 academic year. Bland, a senior from Raleigh, Tenn., is working toward a degree from Williams Mid-Level Education and is completing her internship at Nettleton Public Schools in Jonesboro, Ark. The scholarship is intended to supplement financial aid needs for students for books, fees or […]
