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Singers & Bands to Perform April 21 at Williams

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Williams Baptist University’s choral and instrumental ensembles will be in concert Monday, April 21, at the university. The Williams Singers, WBU Band and University Jazz Band will all perform at the event, which starts at 6:30 p.m. in Manley Chapel. The Williams Singers’ portion of the [read more…]

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First National Bank of Commerce Gives to WBU

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – First National Bank of Commerce has made a gift in support of the Williams Works program at Williams Baptist University. The $7,500 gift was presented to WBU Vice President for Advancement Luke Colley by First National Vice President & Imboden Branch Manager Warren Williams. “First National [read more…]

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WBU Theatre Program to Stage Mrs. California

WALNUT RIDGE Ark. — The Williams Baptist University theatre program will finish its 2024-25 season with a production of Doris Baizley’s play, Mrs. California. The comedy is slated for Thursday & Friday, April 10 & 11, in WBU’s Startup Chapel. Mrs. California is sponsored by Ramsons Arts Partnership, which is [read more…]

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WBU Adding Agriculture Business Degree

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Williams Baptist University is expanding its academic offerings to include a degree in agriculture. The university says its new degree, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business, will be available starting this fall. “WBU’s degree in agriculture business is the result of our longtime desire to [read more…]

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WBU Awarded $1.9 Million Workforce Grant

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Williams Baptist University has been selected to receive a $1.9 million grant to help develop the workforce in Arkansas. Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Thursday that WBU is among the institutions chosen to receive grant funding, as part of a broader effort to support workforce development efforts [read more…]

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WBU Alum Rejuvenates Bikes Around Campus

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Several bicycles have been given new life around the Williams Baptist University campus, thanks to an act of kindness by a WBU alumnus. Thomas Martin, a 1977 alum, recently returned to WBU for a workday, where he joined other volunteers on various projects. While on campus, [read more…]

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WBU Board Tours Renovated Startup Chapel

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University got a firsthand look at the newly renovated Startup Chapel Tuesday, Sept. 24. The board, meeting in regular session on the Williams campus, took time to tour the historic chapel and see the renovations and additions that are [read more…]