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Dr. Sarah Wisdom, Superintendent of New Bloomfield R-III Schools to become 14th President of William Woods University
Dr. Wisdom, a public school educator at New Bloomfield R-III Schools for 21 years, nine of those years as superintendent, will leave the district to become the 14th President of William Woods University. The New Bloomfield Board of Education has accepted her resignation as Superintendent of the New Bloomfield R-III School District, effective June 30, 2026. […]
William Woods announces promotion of Nicole Elliott to Vice President of Student Affairs
Fulton, MO – Romaine Seguin, President of William Woods University (WWU) today announced the promotion of Nicole Elliott to Vice President of Student Affairs. Since joining William Woods University in 2024, Elliott has served as Assistant Dean of Student Life, where she provided leadership and oversight to key areas of the traditional student experience, including […]
After historic, record-setting regular season, AMC Champion Owls have even bigger goals in sight
You could say that the theme for the past week for the William Woods University Men’s Basketball team was literally “mission accomplished.” By defeating Mission Baptist and Mission University, the Owls accomplished their greater mission for the 2024-2025 season. The 94-65 victory in Springfield, Mo. against Mission on Saturday clinched the university’s first-ever regular season […]
William Woods announces winners of prestigious scholarships for incoming students
Fulton, MO – Although it will be months before the Class of 2029 enrolls at William Woods University(WWU), today the university announced the recipients of its top two scholarships for incoming students – the McNutt and Provost Awards. The annual competition awards the scholarships to incoming students that will be the most impactful to both […]
Woods Briefs February 2025
News and notes about William Woods students, faculty, staff, and alumni. William Woods Alumni Stephanie Heiwig Godke ’73 is a chef at Mississippi River Distillery in LeClaire, Iowa. She also has been hosting a cooking/culinary show in KWQC-TV, the NBC affiliate in Davenport, Iowa, for the past 22 years. Anne Sallee Mason ’84 was recognized […]
2024-2025 Mainstage Season Series at William Woods continues with the dark comedy “What Happened While Hero Was Dead”
Fulton, MO – The Mainstage Season Series resumes at William Woods University(WWU) this week, as the University’s drama department will present a comedy with its roots in classical literature entitled “What Happened While Hero Was Dead.” This week’s stage production will begin with the opening performance on Thursday, February 20 at Dulany Auditorium on the […]
The Woods 2024 Alumni Magazine
William Woods announces launch of two new online doctoral degree programs
Doctorates in Business Administration and Curriculum and Instruction will be five-week classes under Woods Global Fulton, MO – Building on its traditional strengths in Business and Education, today William Woods University(WWU) announced the addition of two new doctorate degree programs, a Ph.D. in Business Administration and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Both programs will […]
Year of Owl Athletic firsts continues with the Spring debuts of William Woods Lacrosse and Women’s Flag Football
Over the past three years, nothing has personified the growth of William Woods more than the expansion of its athletic department. Since 2022, The Woods has added seven new intercollegiate sports, headlined by the addition of tackle football, while announcing the historic move from the American Midwest Conference to the Heart of America Conference, beginning […]
William Woods EQS program dominates at MHSA awards, led by a familiar name
The annual Missouri Horse Shows Association(MHSA) took place in Columbia on January 25, where the William Woods University Equestrian Science (EQS) program scored some prominent awards. Gayle Lampe, professor Emeritus at William Woods, and her personal horse, Chuck Taylor, were named the best Ladies Five-gaited pair in 2024. The “Here Comes the Boom” horse show […]