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Presidential search committee announced at William Woods University
For the first time in more than 30 years, William Woods University (WWU) is about to begin a nationwide search for a new president. Today, the university named the members of a presidential search committee, following the announcement by current President Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett earlier this week of her intention to step down as […]
Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett, legendary figure in William Woods history, to step down as University president
Longest-serving and first female president in University history will officially step away during her 31st year as president, on Dec. 31, 2021 Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett, a transformational individual who has shaped William Woods University (WWU) profoundly in her over 30 years leading the university, today officially announced her intention to conclude her tenure as […]
William Woods University team named Missouri Collegiate DECA Chapter of the Year for fifth consecutive year
The utter dominance of the Collegiate DECA competition by William Woods University (WWU) continues. For the first time, a Missouri university has been named state Collegiate DECA Chapter of the Year for five consecutive years, and that institution is William Woods. The WWU team once again claimed the honor at the Missouri Collegiate DECA annual […]
William Woods announces virtual Alumni Weekend events
One of the most anticipated traditions at William Woods University (WWU) is set to make its comeback this April – with a nod to the health and safety of all participants. Following the cancellation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alumni Weekend will return to WWU in April 2021. For the first time in […]
2020-2021 Mainstage Season Series continues at William Woods University with empowering historical thriller “The Night Witches”
Despite continuing restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mainstage Season Series is set to continue at William Woods University (WWU) this week, featuring the third of four highly entertaining productions for the current academic year staged by WWU’s Theatre Department. This week’s stage play, “The Night Witches,” is a fascinating rendition of the true […]
Leading national college data and analytics firm rates William Woods as one of the top universities in Missouri for non-traditional students
College Factual’s ranking also places WWU in top ten percent nationally. According to a new ranking just released by one of the nation’s top college data and analytic firms, William Woods University (WWU) rates as the fourth best university in the state for the success of its non-traditional students. College Factual’s Best Colleges for Non-Traditional […]
Third significant monetary gift to William Woods University in last two months to fund new scholarship
William Woods University (WWU) is endowing another new academic scholarship after a third significant monetary gift in the past two months from a generous University donor. The Samuel Conley Schiltz Scholarship is funded by a $250,000 gift to WWU by Theresa Vonderschmitt, a highly successful businessperson, long-time University benefactor and member of the William Woods […]
William Woods University announces formation of first-ever Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
New benefit the result of a $200,000 gift from long-time University benefactor and Board of Trustees member One day after the nation marked the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, William Woods University (WWU) strengthened its own commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion with the establishment of a diversity and inclusion scholarship for […]
William Woods University announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List
William Woods University(WWU) today officially announced its Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 academic term. A total of 268 studentsearned a place on the Fall 2020 Dean’s List, that requires a full-time student achieve a minimum 3.6 semester and cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Last spring’s list of academic achievement includes 153 […]
William Woods once again receives outstanding review from national higher education accreditor
Review by Higher Learning Commission (HLC) confirms the University’s strength in five key academic and operational areas After turning 150 years old during 2020, William Woods University (WWU) is starting off year number 151 with a positive review from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) – the national accreditor for institutions of higher education like William […]