WBU Awarded $1.9 Million Workforce Grant
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…
NEA Chorale Kicks Off 2024 Season With Rehearsals Starting Aug. 26
The Northeast Arkansas Chorale will begin its 2024 season with rehearsals starting Monday, Aug. 26. The community choir welcomes all singers, high school age and up, to join. No audition is required.…
Rider Named AMC Athletic Director of the Year
The American Midwest Conference has named Jeff Rider of Williams Baptist University as the 2023-24 Bob Burchard American Midwest Conference Athletic Director of the Year. The award is voted on…
WBU Receives Grant to Start FFA Collegiate Chapter
Williams Baptist University has received a $600 Legacy Grant from the National Future Farmers of America Organization to establish an FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter on campus. Melinda Williams, assistant…
WBU Spring Band Concert is April 23
The concert band and jazz band at Williams Baptist University will present their spring concert on Tuesday, April 23. The performance begins at 6:00 p.m. at WBU’s Manley Chapel. The concert band will perform…
WBU Expanding Williams Works to Include Local Commuters
Williams Baptist University is expanding its Williams Works initiative to include new commuter students from Lawrence and Randolph Counties. The work program will be available to incoming students from the…
2024 Lawrence/Randolph Agri Appreciation Expo
The Lawrence / Randolph Agri Appreciation Expo has been scheduled for Friday February 23, 2024. Come join us for fellowship, informational programs, and lunch. The program will be held in…
WBU Announces Fall 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2023 fall semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a…
WBU Honors 13 Employees for 280 Years of Combined Service
Williams Baptist University honored 13 employees who have contributed a combined 280 years of service to the school and its Christ-centered education. Melinda Williams was honored for 40 years of…
State licenses meat facility at Williams Baptist University
Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge is the newest meat processing facility licensed by the state’s fairly new Arkansas Meat Inspection Program.The three other state-inspected processing facilities include Arkansas State…
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 will be at…
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…