WBU on Standard Schedule Tuesday, Nov. 13
Williams Baptist University is open and operating on its standard schedule Tuesday, Nov. 13. The possibility of winter weather overnight did not materialize into a significant problem on area roadways, although drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution and watch for icy spots on roads and sidewalks.
Psi Chi Collects Books for SafeCare
Psi Chi, an organization for psychology students at Williams Baptist University, has completed a book drive for children in troubled families. The WBU students recently collected 338 children’s books that will be used by the SafeCare program. Pictured above are officers in the WBU chapter of Psi Chi (clockwise from top) Ryan Curtis (treasurer), Andrea […]
Barbara Turner Honored for Service at WBU
Williams Baptist University recently honored Barbara Turner for her 21 years of service to the school. A reception was held for Turner (pictured at center above), longtime director of financial aid at WBU, and she was presented with an award of recognition. Turner, a WBU graduate, stepped down from her role at Williams at the […]
Gaytan, Cooper Crowned at WBU Homecoming
Andrea Gaytan of Batesville, Ark., and Corbitt Cooper of Brinkley, Ark., have been crowned the Homecoming queen and king at Williams Baptist University. The coronation took place Saturday, Nov. 3, during Homecoming festivities at WBU. Gaytan, a senior psychology major, is the daughter of Noe and Miriam Gayton of Batesville. Cooper, also a senior, is […]
Alumni Honors Presented to Daniel, Guenrich
Williams Baptist University alumni David Daniel and Jake Guenrich were honored during Homecoming festivities Saturday, Nov. 3. Daniel was recognized as WBU’s 2018 Distinguished Alumnus, while Guenrich was presented the Outstanding Young Alumnus award. Daniel, a 1974 Williams graduate, serves as the director of athletics for Jonesboro Public Schools. During Daniel’s nine years in that […]
Melinda Williams to Celebrate 35 Years at WBU
By MaKenzie Free Melinda Williams will celebrate 35 years of service at Williams Baptist University during Homecoming weekend with the production of Neil Simon’s, “The Good Doctor.” The play will be staged Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2 and 3, in Startup Chapel. Following the Saturday evening performance, a reunion of WBU theatre alumni and other […]
WBU Homecoming is Saturday
Williams Baptist University will host its annual Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Nov. 3. A variety of reunions are scheduled, athletic teams will be in action, WBU music and drama groups will perform, and distinguished alumni will be honored. David Daniel of Jonesboro will be recognized as this year’s Distinguished Alumnus, while Jake Guenrich of Walnut […]
WBU Touts New Website
Williams Baptist University has a new website to go with its new name. Williams became a university over the summer and changed its website domain name to williamsbu.edu, and in the process it has launched a new home page. WBU officials say the new website is entirely mobile friendly to accommodate those on cell phones […]
WBU Eagle EDGE: Empowering Digital Global Education
Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge has announced that, starting next fall, all full time, on-campus students will be provided iPads. School officials say the iPads will become an integral part of the learning process at WBU. As a first step in the initiative, the liberal arts university supplied iPads to faculty, coaches and administrators […]
WBU Theatre Program Opens Season With “The Good Doctor”
WBU Theatre Program Opens Season With “The Good Doctor” by MaKenzie Free Williams Baptist University’s theatre program is set to open its 2018-19 season with “The Good Doctor.” The production will run Friday, Nov. 2, through Saturday, Nov. 3. “The Good Doctor” is a comedy with music written by Neil Simon. It consists of short plays, […]
