Winners Announced in WBU Golf Tourney
A total of 21 teams hit the links Friday, May 18, for the annual Williams Baptist University Golf Tournament. The tourney, which benefits the Williams athletic department, was held at Sage Meadows Country Club in Jonesboro. The tournament netted nearly $16,000 for WBU sports teams. Director of Athletics Jeff Rider said most of the proceeds […]
WBU Hosting “Meet the Prez” Events Around Arkansas
Williams Baptist University is introducing its new president, Dr. Stan Norman, at events around the state of Arkansas. The receptions are dubbed “Meet the Prez,” and WBU is planning to host them in all corners of the state over the next several months. Dr. Norman took office in April as the 7th president of WBU. […]
Williams Releases 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 2018 spring semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, while the Dean’s List is comprised of those with at least a 3.5 GPA. Williams is a Christian, liberal arts [...] WBU Alum Reggie Smith Establishes Minority Scholarship
Reggie Smith knows first-hand the struggles minority students often face in funding their college education. Now, he is stepping forward to help those students get a Williams Baptist University education. Smith, a 1985 Williams alumnus, has launched the Reggie Smith Foundation Minority Scholarship for WBU students, and the foundation has announced its first class of […]
Pickett Signs with WBU Band
New Band Member! Lauren Pickett (seated, center) signs her commitment with the WBU band program. Seated beside her are parents Arden & Barbara Koyle. Standing (left to right): Dr. Stan Norman, WBU president, Brady Massey, director of bands, Wyatt Koyle, Lauren's brother, and Dr. Brad Baine, academic dean. Lauren Pickett, a percussionist from Piggott High [...]Williams Announces 2018 Graduates
Dr. Stan Norman presenting diploma to Allison Elkins. Williams Baptist University has held its last graduation as a college, before completing its transition to a university. Williams awarded degrees to 93 graduates during its 2018 commencement exercises Saturday, May 5. The graduates represented 25 Arkansas counties, 13 states and two nations. A crowd of over [...] Williams Announces 2018 Graduates
Dr. Stan Norman presenting diploma to Allison Elkins. Williams Baptist University has held its last graduation as a college, before completing its transition to a university. Williams awarded degrees to 93 graduates during its 2018 commencement exercises Saturday, May 5. The graduates represented 25 Arkansas counties, 13 states and two nations. A crowd of over [...] Williams Students Teach Children to Save
Williams Baptist University education students joined Integrity First Bank of Pocahontas to present the 21st annual Teach Children to Save Day at Alma Spikes Elementary School last month. Teach Children to Save Day is a nationwide program of the American Bankers Association. Its aim is to teach students about the value of saving their money. […]
Williams Graduates Final “College” Class
Williams Baptist University will hold its final commencement exercises under the title of “college” this Saturday, May 5. Last fall, WBU announced the name change to Williams Baptist University, and as the final student walks across the stage to receive the final Williams Baptist University diploma, WBU will take one more step in its transition […]
WBU Recognizes Coe Honors Scholars
Williams Baptist University recognized its Coe Honors Scholars students at the annual academic awards banquet held on April 12. WBU had 22 Coe Honors Scholars for the 2017-2018 academic year, including nine students who will graduate in this year’s commencement ceremony. This year’s Coe Honors Scholars are Logan Baltz of Pocahontas, Malerie Bennett of [...] 