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Williams Baptist University Receives $4 Million Gift from Mabee Foundation for New Wellness Center

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…]

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Williams hosting art exhibit

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…]

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Miss WBU Pageant Set for March 16

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…]

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WBU Hosts Arkansas Area 1 Special Olympics

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…]

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WBU Library to Host Annual Used Book Sale

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…]

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Tekla Research Gift Nets $100,000 for WBU

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…]