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William Woods partners with the RESPECT Institute to destigmatize mental illness across campus
Like at any other college campus across the country, a certain percentage of William Woods students have at one time in their lives wrestled with mental health issues. Especially when one considers that, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults will experience mental illness in a given year. Which […]
William Woods Career Services hosts “Career-a-Palooza” career week to help students transition to their next stage in life.
College years seemingly go by in a blink of an eye. It feels like you are just getting used to being a student at William Woods when suddenly you’re a senior, with the real world coming at you at record speed. The question of What Comes Next is always top of mind for college students […]
Meet the Peer Educators helping to make William Woods safer
From doing a LEAD event in WWU’s Burton Hall to speaking at a hall meeting in one of the residential halls, the university’s peer educators are a group of students that deliver presentations and discuss with their fellow students the best way to handle a variety of challenging campus issues they may face during their […]
5 Questions for Travis Tamerius, Director for Center of Ethics and Global Studies
Describe your background. What brought you to William Woods? A friend of mine kept telling me you really ought to be at William Woods, I see you thriving in that kind of setting. That was back in 2003. Brad knew how much I liked working with students and wanted to see me using my interests […]
William Woods students share experiences of International travel
For any person, but especially for young people, International travel can be a life-changing experience. That is why at William Woods, traveling to other countries to study or just to visit and experience a foreign culture plays a pivotal role in WWU’s philosophy of educating the total person. Students at The Woods have long benefitted […]
Equestrian Professor participates in prestigious FEI World Equestrian Games as a Dressage Steward
The 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games were held in Mill Spring, North Carolina from September 11-23rd. The World Equestrian Games showcase all 8 recognized FEI disciplines. Jean Kraus, longtime William Woods Professor of Equestrian Studies, served as an FEI Dressage Steward for the World Equestrian Games. FEI stands for “Federation Equestre International” and is the […]
Meet William Woods’ Peer Tutors, helping WWU students reach for academic success
For many college students, there comes a time when they struggle with their academics. That could mean homework, writing a paper or studying for an exam. Although most William Woods professors are willing to help struggling students with class concepts, some students may find it uncomfortable to drop by their professor’s office and ask for help. A visit to […]
William Woods University and the Rosa Parks Center: a beneficial partnership
If students eat breakfast at Tucker Dining Hall at William Woods University, they may become aware of a group of young girls walking in that are unfamiliar faces on campus. The young girls are residents at the Rosa Parks Center. According to George Garner, associate professor of Social Work at William Woods, the Rosa Parks […]
Why I’m a Member of the Dean’s Council
The Dean’s Council is a fairly new organization on the William Woods University campus. It started in 2016, with a goal to create a group that opens important lines of communication between students and faculty, while also celebrating academic achievement on campus. The Council consists of a small group of ten students who applied and […]
5 Questions for Rachel Pounds, Director of Dining Services
Rachel Pounds is the new director of dining services for Fresh Ideas, a local food company that William Woods University partners with to provide food for Tucker Dining Hall and the Owl’s Nest. Pounds has a passion for the hospitality industry and is committed to creating a dining experience that is educational, diverse, and student-focused. […]