WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Ken Lewis crossed the stage and grasped his diploma at Williams Baptist University commencement exercises Saturday, May 9. In doing so, he concluded a 53-year journey. Lewis, a Walnut Ridge native who currently lives at Eaton, first enrolled at what was then Southern Baptist College in [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Williams Baptist University has announced that it has been selected for a $4 million gift from the Mabee Foundation, marking the largest donation ever bestowed upon the university. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation, and as part [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – 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 Center. The exhibit will feature the work of WBU students produced throughout the year. Gallery hours are from 8 a.m. – [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Eleven students were recently presented with Sigma Beta Delta Honors at the 24th annual Department of Business Awards ceremony at Williams Baptist University, held in WBU’s Moody Room on April 5. Sigma Beta Delta is an international honor society designed to encourage and recognize scholarship and [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Twelve WBU contestants, who come from four different states, will get a chance for the crown at the 2023 Miss Williams Baptist University pageant. The pageant is set for Thursday, March 16 at the Southerland-Mabee Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 per and can be [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Williams Baptist University played host to more than 360 Special Olympians Tuesday, March 7 at the Southerland-Mabee Center for the Arkansas Area 1 Individual Basketball Skills Special Olympics. WBU students, faculty and staff partnered with Special Olympics of Arkansas and served as buddies to the group [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – – 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 a large collection of academic books for sale. Those interested in purchasing books may stop [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Tate Anderson will present his senior recital Tuesday, March 7 at Williams Baptist University. Andersonn, who is completing his bachelor’s degree in music and worship at WBU, is from Walnut Ridge, Ark. Anderson will present a vocal recital. He will perform selected works from musical theater, [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – 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 checks totaling $100,000 to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman Friday. “Tekla Research has blessed the Williams [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Williams Baptist University received a $7,500 gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County Wednesday in support of the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman by Erin Baker, a vice president and loan officer at the Pocahontas branch for [read more…]
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