Tekla Research Gift Nets $100,000 for WBU
Tekla Research has made a major, matching gift to the Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University. Tekla CFO Beth Russell West and CEO Dave Russell, both of Jonesboro, presented…
First National Bank of Lawrence County Gives to Williams Works
Williams Baptist University received a $7,500 gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County Thursday in support of the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr.…
WBU Announces Spring ‘22 President’s and Dean’s List Honorees
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (6/27/22) – Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2022 spring semester. The President’s List includes those…
WBU Breaks Ground on Meat Processing Facility
Williams Baptist University officially broke ground Friday, April 8 on a 4,200 square foot meat processing facility that is scheduled to open by the end of 2022. The facility, which…
WBU Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Williams Corner Store
Williams Baptist University held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony Friday, April 8 for its new Williams Corner store that features produce and bedding flowers, grown by the students at…
Williams Corner Grand Opening Saturday, April 2
Williams Corner will hold a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. Owned and operated by Williams Baptist University, the store features a variety…
WBU Theatre Program to Present “Around the World in 80 Daysâ€
The Williams Baptist University Theatre program will begin its 2021-22 season with Laura Eason’s adaptation of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days Oct. 29-30 at 7 p.m. in…
WBU Reports Third Consecutive Enrollment Jump
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (9/2/21) – Enrollment at Williams Baptist University has climbed for the third straight year, with the number of on-campus students rising to 600. Fall enrollment on WBU’s…
WBU Theatre Program to Present Virtual “Story Storeâ€
The Williams Baptist University theatre program is once again preparing for its annual production of the “Story Store,†but a new set of challenges has already caused changes to the…
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 percent over last year, marking…
WBU’s Meridith Appointed to State Library Board
Pamela Meridith, director of library services at Williams Baptist University, has been named to the State Library Board. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently appointed Meridith to the seven-member panel. The…
WBU Launching Student Work Initiative
Williams Baptist University will soon give students a chance to work their way through college, with the potential to graduate debt-free. The private, Christian university in Walnut Ridge, Ark., announced Monday…
WBU Band to Host Christmas Concert
The newly formed Williams Baptist University Band will present a Christmas Concert on Thursday, November 29. The performance, which is being presented by the Walnut Ridge Schubert Music Club,…
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…
WBU’s Theatre Director to Celebrate 35 Years
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…
Commemorative Postmark to Celebrate WBU Transition
As Williams Baptist University celebrates its transition from college to university, the US Postal Service is planning a special stamp cancellation. Postal Service representatives will be on hand for WBU’s…