WBU Board Recognizes Hero Student
The Williams Baptist University Board of Trustees met in regular session Friday and recognized WBU student Bailee Haskins for her life-saving actions following a recent accident.  Haskins, a WBU senior from Walnut Ridge, was with friends in rural Lawrence County recently when a woman rushed up to them saying her husband had been injured and […]
Flynn Collection of Seashells Donated to WBU
Kenneth Flynn of Paragould, Ark., has spent more than 75 years of his life collecting seashells and other aquatic life from around the world. The result, known as the Flynn Collection, is a wide-ranging assortment of 600 marine specimens now on permanent display at Williams Baptist University. Flynn and his wife, Carol, recently donated the […]
WBU Holds Greenhouse Dedication Ceremony
Two new greenhouses have been formally dedicated at Williams Baptist University. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Dannah Russell Jones and Nora Leann Shuman Greenhouses was held during WBU’s Homecoming celebration Nov. 6. The two new structures serve WBU’s Eagle Farms, which is a key component of the university’s Williams Works initiative. Tekla Research CEO Dave […]
Weeks, Jackson Crowned WBU Homecoming Queen and King
Emma Weeks of Blytheville, Ark., and Quadarious Jackson of Jonesboro, Ark., were crowned the 2021 Williams Baptist University Homecoming queen and king in a coronation ceremony Thursday, Nov. 3 at Manley Chapel. Weeks is a senior elementary education major and is the daughter of Glenn and Kathy Lawrence. Jackson, a senior youth ministry studies major, […]
First National Bank of LAWCO Gives to Williams Works
Williams Baptist University received a $7,500 gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County Tuesday in support of the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman by Chad Chester, a senior vice president and loan office for the bank. Students in the Williams Works program work 16 hours a […]
“Around the World in 80 Days” set for Oct. 29-30
The Williams Baptist University Theatre will begin the journey circling the globe on Oct. 29-30 with a production of Laura Eason’s adaptation of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days, according to Melinda Williams, director of the production. The production happens to correspond to the year the university turns 80. “I had a colleague […]
WBU Theatre Program to Present Around the World in 80 Days
The Williams Baptist University Theatre program will begin its 2021-22 season with Laura Eason’s adaptation of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days Oct. 29-30 at 7 p.m. in Startup Chapel on the WBU campus. The plot tells the story of Phileas Fog, a fantastically wealthy, majestically mysterious, and dedicated man of scientific reason, […]
WBU Homecoming Set for Saturday, Nov. 6
Williams Baptist University will host its annual Homecoming festivities Saturday, Nov. 6. This year will feature a reunion of the Williams Singers and a recognition of Dr. Bob Magee, who has directed the program and taught at Williams for over 35 years. A full week of activities is planned for students, faculty and staff on […]
Chatman Named WBU Dean of Students
Williams Baptist University has announced the appointment of alumnus Tim Chatman as dean of students. Chatman will oversee initiatives that support WBU’s residential and student life experiences. In addition, he will work with WBU provost and vice president for student life, Dr. Marvin Schoenecke, to oversee the school’s efforts to blend learning, spiritual formation, and […]
WBU Board Elects Officers, Celebrates Enrollment Gains
The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University elected its officers for the coming year Friday. The board, meeting in regular session on the WBU campus, also heard good news about the university’s enrollment climbing for the third consecutive year. Dr. Jody Smotherman of Batesville will serve as board chair for the coming year. Smotherman, […]
