Marine Biologist to Present Lecture at Williams
Marine biologist Dr. Robert Sluka will speak at Williams Baptist University on Monday, March 10. His presentation, which is part of the university’s Lecture-Concert Series, is entitled “Hope for the Ocean: Faith and Conservation in Practice.” It begins at 7:00 pm in WBU’s Maddox Center, room 100. It was originally slated for Startup Chapel, but […]
McMann Performance Opens WBU’s Lecture & Concert Schedule
A performance by Kiri McMann will open the Lecture & Concert Series for the spring semester at Williams Baptist University. McMann’s piano and oboe recital on Monday, March 3, is to be the first of three events slated for WBU in coming weeks. McMann’s performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 3 in the Magee […]
Fall ’24 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 2024 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 […]
Williams Adding Agriculture Business Degree
Williams Baptist University is expanding its academic offerings to include a degree in agriculture. The university says its new degree, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business, will be available starting this fall. “WBU’s degree in agriculture business is the result of our longtime desire to address this workforce need in our region,” said Williams […]
Stewart is WBU’s New Dean of Students
Life has come full circle for Laquietta Stewart. The former standout basketball player and homecoming queen at Williams Baptist University has returned to WBU to serve as dean of students. “I feel like I’ve come back home,” Stewart said. “This institution literally changed my life for the better and I am so glad God chose […]
WBU Closed Jan. 10
Due to winter weather, Williams Baptist University will be closed Friday, January 10. In-person classes are canceled and offices will be closed. All students should check their WBU student accounts for instructions regarding assignments and classes. Mabee-Gwinup Cafeteria will operate on a modified schedule and will serve brunch 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and dinner […]
Williams Works Receives Gift from First National Bank of Commerce
The Williams Works program at Williams Baptist University has received a boost from First National Bank of Commerce. The $7,500 gift was presented to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman by Executive Vice President Tammy Franks. “The ongoing generosity of First National Bank of Commerce is a true blessing to us at Williams,” Norman said. “We […]
Wanda Prince: 1926-2024
Williams Baptist University lost an alumna and dear friend over the Christmas holiday. Wanda Prince, a 1946 graduate of what was then Southern Baptist College, passed away December 18 in Paragould at the age of 98. Until her passing, Mrs. Prince was the oldest known graduate of Williams. And part of her experience at the […]
WBU Presents Service Awards
Williams Baptist University has recognized employees who achieved milestones of service this year. Service awards were presented December 12 to employees who have worked at WBU for multiples of five years. Carol Halford was recognized for completing 40 years of service to Williams. Halford is chair of the Department of Health and Physical Education, and […]
WBU Board Welcomes New Trustees, Approves Tenure for Harris
The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University welcomed four new members to its ranks on Tuesday, December 9. The board, meeting in regular session on the Williams campus, also voted to grant tenure to a veteran professor and department chair. New board members at WBU begin their service with the December meeting each year, […]
