Lawrence County

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…]

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Williams Names New Athletic Director

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Williams Baptist University has announced that Mitch Mathis, a highly respected and veteran administrator in Arkansas and Texas, has been named the Eagles’ athletic director. Mathis comes to WBU after a five-year tenure at Arkansas State University, where he served as an instructor in teaching, coaching, [read more…]

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Rider, Miller Taking on New Roles at WBU

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Two Williams Baptist University employees have transitioned into new roles, both designed to help students succeed at WBU. Jeff Rider has taken on the duties of Director of Athletic Eligibility & Retention, while Kristy Miller is now the Director of the Student Success Center and Freshman [read more…]

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Jenni Crowned Miss WBU 2024

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Treasure Jenni, a Christian Ministries major from Russellville, Ark., was crowned Miss WBU Thursday, March 14 at the Southerland-Mabee Center on the Campus of Williams Baptist University. The junior captured the title with her rendition of “Stand by Me,” pre-pageant interview, on-stage presence and combined score [read more…]