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Glenn Carbon, IL resident wins prestigious academic award from William Woods University
Fulton, MO – Shannon Jones, a senior at William Woods University (WWU) and a resident of Glenn Carbon, Illinois was honored with a prestigious academic award from the university as part of its recent year-end Co-Curricular Awards. At the end of each academic year, WWU recognizes a select group of graduating seniors who have achieved excellence […]
William Woods students named Distinguished Scholars
At the end of every academic year, William Woods University recognizes a select group of its students with the Distinguished Scholar award. Faculty members designate one graduating senior from each program for the honor. While eligibility requires a minimum 3.4 grade point average, faculty also consider other relevant academic factors in the selection process. For […]
William Woods University celebrates historic milestone with conferral of first PhD and DBA, and largest graduating class since 2020
Fulton, MO – Graduation is always a special day at William Woods, but this year’s ceremony was particularly special in light of the university’s conferral of the first PhD and DBA in its 155-year history. On Saturday, May 2, the William Woods University School of Business & Technology awarded 7 PhDs and 2 DBAs, marking a new chapter […]
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 […]
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 […]
WWU Equestrian Instructor Gets Coaching Experience Of A Lifetime At Saddle Seat World Cup In South Africa
As a longtime Equestrian Instructor specializing in Saddle Seat at William Woods, Sarah Track already had extensive experience with the sport’s World Cup competition. As a student at WWU in 1996, she served as a groom for the first World Cup Selection Trials ever held at William Woods. As a Saddle Seat Riding Instructor, she […]
The Owls of Fall
For the first time in its 154-year history, William Woods is represented on the gridiron as the Owl football team makes its debut For decades, dreamers and doers have headed to the cornfields of Iowa to find their dreams. “If you build it, they will come” said the line from the storied movie. On the […]
The Triumphs of Mary Grover and Dustin Russell at the NAIA Marathon Classic
(story first appeared in the 2024 William Woods Alumni magazine, The Woods) In marathon running, where dedication and skill come together, Mary Grover and Dustin Russell have emerged as standout performers, elevating their team’s standing and their own personal achievements. At the inaugural NAIA Marathon Classic, Mary had a remarkable 9th place finish in the […]
On an enrollment roll
The Woods continues to buck the higher education trend in the most important categories – residential and online enrollment growth (story first appeared in the 2024 William Woods Alumni Magazine, The Woods) If you decided to take in one of William Woods’ cherished traditions on campus this past August, the Fall Semester Ivy Ceremony for […]