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Club involvement leads to medical school acceptance for a William Woods senior
At William Woods University, campus experiences outside the classroom are considered just as important to a college education as the instruction that takes place inside the classroom. Whether it’s through the LEAD program, joining a club or taking part in a variety of other campus opportunities, William Woods students receive a total education during their […]
Through LEAD topics and a variety of resources, WWU promotes Mental Health Awareness on campus
Mental Health is a serious societal issue, not just on college campuses, but across the globe. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) 1 in 5 adults will experience mental illness each year. For the college age bracket, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death. The first step to prevent this and […]
5 Questions for Teresa Matthews, Logo Store Manager
How do you pick out designs that will be popular with college students?Usually I will talk with vendors and talk about what designs they have found to be popular at other schools with other students. I will also look at trends, as far as what’s going on in regular fashion. I’ll see what colors are […]
Project 123 encourages WWU students to volunteer for the community, paves way for travel abroad
Omicron Delta Kappa Holds 7th Annual Leadership Conference on William Woods Campus
Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) is a 100-year old national leadership honor society. It holds a lifetime membership and students have to be invited to apply for membership in the William Woods chapter. Students then must submit an application to be accepted in the organization. Each year, ODK holds a leadership conference open to all students […]
21 Woods Around the World travelers explore Costa Rica
Two Equestrian alumni honored at UPHA National Convention
A pair of William Woods Equestrian alumni were recently honored at the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) national convention, which took place January 16-18 in Palm Springs, California. UPHA is a national organization with 21 chapters that focuses on the Saddle Seat industry. Darla Detorchio Wright ‘03 and her sisters, Deidre Henry and Deana Tate, […]
5 Questions for Darianne Maclin, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Why is diversity important, whether it’s in higher education, the workplace or anywhere else? There are a lot of ways to answer that, but I think the most important aspect of diversity, especially in higher education, is that it allows us to see different perspectives. So we’re not just boxed into the one area that […]
Ask the professor: Advice on how to start the semester off strong
Monday, January 7 will kick off the Spring 2019 semester here at The Woods. The start of any new semester means that for students, the slate has been wiped clean and the opportunity to start anew awaits. One of the most important factors to achieving academic success is getting off to a strong start, but […]
EQS students of all ages compete in nationally-ranked Hunter/Jumper Show
The third of three high-level national and regional competitions during the month of November, the Lake St. Louis Hunter/Jumper show offered another chance for William Woods Equestrian Science students and faculty to demonstrate why the EQS program at The Woods is the most prestigious in the nation. Coming on the heels of the American Royal […]