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Jenni Crowned Miss WBU 2024

Treasure Jenni, a Christian Ministries major from Russellville, Ark., was crowned Miss WBU Thursday, March 14 at the Southerland-Mabee Center on the Campus of Williams

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WBU Announces 2023 Graduates

Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 134 graduates during its 2023 commencement exercises Saturday, May 6.  The graduates represented 23 Arkansas counties, nine states and

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WBU to Host Art Exhibit

Williams Baptist University will host an art exhibit April 21-26 in the Maddox Center Art Gallery, located on the second floor of the WBU’s Maddox

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Tweedy Crowned Miss WBU

Ashley Tweedy, a biology major from Pocahontas, Ark., was crowned Miss WBU Thursday, March 16 at the Southerland-Mabee Center on the campus of Williams Baptist

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WBU Announces 2022 Graduates

Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 85 graduates during its 2022 commencement exercises Saturday, May 7.  The graduates represented 15 Arkansas counties, 12 states and

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Chatman Named WBU Dean of Students

Williams Baptist University has announced the appointment of alumnus Tim Chatman as dean of students.  Chatman will oversee initiatives that support WBU’s residential and student

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WBU Announces 2021 Graduates

Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 93 graduates during its 2021 commencement exercises Saturday, May 1.  The graduates represented 19 Arkansas counties, ten states and

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Taylor Crowned Miss WBU

Kilee Taylor, a freshman from Batesville, Ark., was crowned Miss WBU 2021 at the annual competition on the Williams Baptist University campus on Thursday, March

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WBU Notches 12% Enrollment Gain

A challenging time for higher education hasn’t slowed enrollment growth at Williams Baptist University.  WBU’s on-campus enrollment for the fall semester increased more than 12

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WBU Presents Service Awards

Williams Baptist University has presented service awards to a number of its employees.  Williams recently recognized 14 employees who have reached milestones of service at

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Homecoming is Saturday, Nov. 2

by Bekah Kopp Williams Baptist University alumni, friends and family will gather on Saturday, November 2, to celebrate the school’s 78th annual homecoming celebration. A

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McKuin to Direct Play at WBU

The Williams Baptist University theatre program will start the 2019-20 season with a student-directed production.  WBU senior Melanie McKuin is directing two short plays that

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WBU Announces 2019 Graduates

Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 80 graduates during its 2019 commencement exercises Saturday, May 4.  The graduates represented 25 Arkansas counties, nine states and

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Graduation is May 4

More than 75 graduates will receive diplomas as Williams Baptist University holds commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4.  The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in

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Harris Awarded Research Grant

Dr. Rodney Harris of the Williams Baptist University history faculty been awarded a research grant from Wake Forest University.  Harris is receiving the Provost’s Grant

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Johnson Crowned Miss WBU

A junior from Clinton, Ark., has been crowned Miss Williams Baptist University.  Tori Johnson was chosen as the winner of the 2019 Miss WBU pageant

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Service Awards Presented at WBU

Williams Baptist University has honored several of its own for their service to the university.  Williams recently recognized a dozen employees who have reached milestones

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WBU Closed Thursday, Nov. 15

Due to winter weather, Williams Baptist University will be closed Thursday, Nov. 15.  Classes are cancelled and offices are closed. Essential personnel should communicate with

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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,

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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

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WBU Harvest Fest is Oct. 24

Harvest Fest will take place Wednesday, Oct. 24th, at Williams Baptist University.  The annual event is a popular festival for local children and church groups,

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Isbill Wins History Scholarship

By: MaKenzie Free Williams Baptist University senior Erika Isbill has won the Arkansas Historical Association (AHA) 2018 Student Scholarship for the First Congressional District.  The

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Dorothy Jackson: 1931-2018

Williams Baptist University lost an iconic figure and one of its staunchest supporters Sunday, February 18, with the passing of Dorothy L. Jackson. Mrs. Jackson,

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High School Art Show Opens

The first annual high school art exhibit has opened at Williams Baptist University.  A large crowd was on hand for the opening reception Monday evening

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WBU Reopens Wednesday, Jan. 17

Williams Baptist University will reopen on standard schedule Wednesday, Jan. 17. The university was closed Tuesday due to wintry weather, but roads across northeast Arkansas

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Williams Open Friday, Jan. 12

Williams Baptist University is open and operating on standard schedule Friday, Jan. 12.  Wintry weather spared the area overnight, although students and staff are urged

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Williams Dedicates Belle Hall

The ribbon has been cut and Belle Hall, the newest residential facility at Williams Baptist University, was officially dedicated Friday, December 1.  The ceremony was

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WBU Students on Mission

Williams Baptist University students have been on mission this fall in Arkansas.  In October, students served at the Acts 1:8 One Day Mission Trip in

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Historian to Speak at WBU

Historian and author Dr. Calvin White, Jr., will present “Reconstruction, Reformation, and the Roots of the Church of God in Christ” at WBU on Thursday,

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WBU Harvest Fest is Oct. 25

Harvest Fest will take place Wednesday, Oct. 25th, at Williams Baptist University.  The annual event is a popular festival for local children and church groups,

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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

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