Williams Professor’s Work in Print
Dr. Josh Richards, assistant professor of English at Williams Baptist University, has written an article for the book “Paul and Seneca in Dialogue.” The book, published last spring by Brill, is part of the company’s Ancient Philosophy and Religion series. The volume is an edited collection with essays by eminent classical and biblical scholars in […]
WBU’s Harris Appointed to State Review Committee
Rodney Harris, assistant professor of History at WBU, was appointed by Governor Asa Hutchison to the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation. Harris was appointed in August and will serve on this committee until the end of his term in 2021. “My parents were both school teachers and we would travel in the summer. I […]
WBU’s Richards Attends Conference in Scotland
Over the summer, Dr. Josh Richards, assistant professor of English at Williams Baptist University, traveled to Aberdeen, Scotland, for the George MacDonald’s Scotland Conference. Richards wrote and presented a paper entitled “Neoplatonism and the Incarnation in George MacDonald’s ‘Unspoken Sermons’” at the gathering. “The paper was quite well received. George MacDonald is a major Scottish […]
Perkins Book Signing is Thursday
Williams Baptist University will host a book signing for Blake Perkins, chair of the Williams Department of History, on Thursday, Oct. 5. The event will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagle Grill, and Perkins will read from his new book, “Hillbilly Hellraisers: Federal Power and Populist Defiance in the Ozarks.” “This book has [...] Williams Presented Gifts From Clark Contractors
Clark General Contractors in Walnut Ridge has made two gifts, totaling $2,000, to Williams Baptist University. One of the gifts is to help fund WBU’s transition to Williams Baptist University, and the other gift is to support the school’s Lawrence County Success Scholarship. Williams announced in September that it has begun a transition to Williams […]
Harthorn Establishes Study Abroad Scholarship at Williams
Williams Baptist University alumnus Edward Harthorn has established a new scholarship to assist Williams students who plan to study abroad. A $5,000 gift from Harthorn, matched by another $5,000 from an anonymous donor, provides initial funding for the Adams-McClelland Study Abroad Scholarship. Harthorn, a 2016 WBU graduate, said he wants other students to have a […]
WBU To Host Arkansas Master’Singers
Williams Baptist University will host the Arkansas Master’Singers for a free concert of worship on October 12 at WBU’s Manley Chapel. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. With over 200 voices, Arkansas Master’Singers consists of ministers of music/worship leaders, directors, accompanists, choir leaders, pastors, staff members and […]
WBU to Become Williams Baptist University
There is a new U coming to Arkansas. Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge announced Wednesday that, starting next fall, it will be known as Williams Baptist University. “This is a monumental day in the history of this institution, reflecting a major step forward. Williams has provided an outstanding, Christian higher education for the past [...] WBU Board Freezes Tuition, Approves New Band Program
Students at Williams Baptist University can count on tuition staying the same next year, following action by the WBU Board of Trustees on Friday, Sept 15. The board also approved the launch of a new band program that will begin next year. The Williams board, meeting in regular session, voted to freeze tuition for the […]
Raymond Jackson: 1944-2017
Williams Baptist University has lost a dedicated alumnus, trustee and dear friend with the passing of Raymond Jackson. Ray, age 72 of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away Monday after a short illness. Ray graduated from Williams in 1964. He was a current member of WBU’s Board of Trustees who had served for many years on the […]
