Jerry Clements Named WBU Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Jerry Clements has been named one of this year’s WBU Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for 2023! Join us in celebrating his remarkable journey at the Homecoming Gala on Nov. 4…
First National Bank of Lawrence County Donates $7,500 to Williams Baptist University
First National Bank of Lawrence County Donates $7,500 to Williams Baptist University WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. -Williams Baptist University has announced a generous donation of $7,500 from the First National Bank…
WBU Breaks Ground on Chapel Project, Approves Center for Healthy Families
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of Startup Chapel Tuesday, Sept. 26. The board, meeting…
Southwestern A Cappella to Perform at WBU Oct. 5
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (9/25/23) – Williams Baptist University will host Southwestern A Cappella, a 17-voice vocal ensemble from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in concert on Thursday, October 5. The concert…
First Fair & Williams BLUE Connect WBU Students with Local Businesses
With the new school year drawing closer, Williams Baptist University is working to connect its students with local businesses. WBU is giving businesses in the community two opportunities, First Fair…
Lawrence Memorial Hospital to Operate WBU Health Clinic
Students at Williams Baptist University will soon have direct access to health services from Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The university and the hospital, both located in Walnut Ridge, have signed an…
Williams Baptist University Receives $4 Million Gift
Williams Baptist University Receives $4 Million Gift from Mabee Foundation for New Wellness Center Williams Baptist University has announced that it has been selected for a $4 million gift from…
WBU Band to Present Concert Tuesday, April 25
The Williams Baptist University Band will present its final concert of the school year Tuesday, April 25. The performance begins at 6:30 p.m. in WBU’s Manley Chapel. The band will…
WBU Theatre Department to Stage “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”
The Williams Baptist University theatre department will stage a spring production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown ” April 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. in Startup Chapel on the WBU…
Felix Goodson Library to Host Annual Used Book Sale
The Felix Goodson Library will host its annual “Used Book Sale” March 10 – April 3 on the campus of Williams Baptist University. This year’s collection features fiction, non-fiction and…
Williams Baptist University Campus Closed For Jan. 25 Due to Inclement Weather
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (1/25/23) – Due to the winter weather that moved into the region, Williams Baptist University has announced that there will be no in–person instruction for Wednesday, Jan.…
WBU Announces Fall ‘22 President’s and Dean’s List Honorees
Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2022 fall semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a…
WBU’s Production of “You Can’t Take It With You” Set for Oct. 28-29
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (10/20/22) – The Williams Baptist University Theatre department will open their 2022-23 season on Oct. 28-29 with a production of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s “You…
WBU Invites all Alumni and Friends to Homecoming Week Festivities
– The theme will be “Forever Eagles: Return to the Nest” as Williams Baptist University celebrates its annual Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Nov. 5. A number of events are planned…
WBU Theatre Department to State “You Can’t Take It With You”
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (10/3/22) – The Williams Baptist University Theatre department will open its 2022-23 season with a production of “You Can’t Take It With You” Oct. 28-29 in Startup…
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…