WBU Releases Fall ’20 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2020 fall 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 […]
WBU Receives Gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County
First National Bank of Lawrence County has continued its substantial support of the Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University. A $7,500 gift was presented to WBU President Stan Norman by First National Vice President and Imboden Branch Manager Warren Williams. “We are grateful for the generosity and shared vision that First National Bank of […]
WBU Presents Employee Service Honors
Williams Baptist University has honored nine of its employees for 100 years of combined service to the school and its Christ-centered education. “I am privileged and honored to work with everyone at this great university,” WBU President Dr. Stan Norman said. “Those honored for their work and sacrifice have given so much of their time […]
Sen. Boozman Meets With WBU Trustees
The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University welcomed U.S. Senator John Boozman to their regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, Dec. 4. The Arkansas senator joined the trustees for lunch and heard an update on recent developments at WBU in general and on the Williams Works program in particular. The Senator also shared news from […]
WBU Music Students Inducted into Mu Phi Epsilon
Seven students have been inducted into the Zeta Alpha chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon International Music Fraternity at Williams Baptist University. The inductees were (pictured from left to right) Brianna Williams of Little Rock, Ark., Kathleen Grooms of Pocahontas, Ark., Andrew Pace of Batesville, Ark., Caleb Harris of Searcy, Ark., Paige Johnson of Saffell, Ark., […]
Homecoming Plans Change Due to Pandemic
Homecoming will look considerably different at Williams Baptist University this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Reunions and other alumni activities planned for Nov. 7 have been cancelled, but performing arts groups will be featured on video, and student activities such as a parade and a socially distanced theatre production will still be held. “One […]
First National Bank of LawCo Gives to WBU
A gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County will benefit the Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University. Chief Financial Officer Amy Fitzgerald of First National presented the $7,500 donation to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman on Thursday. “First National Bank of Lawrence County is a tremendous friend to WBU,” said Norman. “Their longtime, […]
Library Hosts Territorial Arkansas Exhibit
Territorial Arkansas: The Wild Western Frontier will be displayed at Williams Baptist University October 6 – 14. The traveling exhibit tells the story of the Arkansas Territory, and it will be on display in WBU’s Felix Goodson Library. The exhibit consists of 15 panels that explore the history of Arkansas Territory though the collections of […]
WBU Library to Host Voter Registration Day
Felix Goodson Library at Williams Baptist University will host a voter registration event on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in observance of National Voter Registration Day. All who are qualified to register may do so from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. that day in the library, which is located near the university entrance. WBU’s Student Government Association […]
WBU Board Celebrates Enrollment Jump, Maintains Current Tuition Cost
The Williams Baptist University Board of Trustees conducted its regular fall meeting on the university campus Friday, September 11. It marked the first gathering of the full board on campus since December 2019. The full board was unable to gather for its April 2020 meeting due to shelter in place directives and limitations for group […]
