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Alumni You Should Know – Michele (Gallipeau) Markey ’82, CEO of SkillPath, Mission, Kansas
When Michele Markey ascended to the pinnacle position of her sterling professional career, as Chief Executive Officer of SkillPath in 2020, there was virtually no time for celebration. Instead, she inherited the mother of all “all hands on deck” situations. A leader in learning and development that provides professionals with strategic and innovative training solutions […]
Woods Briefs 2023-2024
News and notes about William Woods students, faculty, staff, and alumni. William Woods Students, Faculty, and Staff Jessica Brown, an Assistant Professor of American Sign Language and a member of the ASL faculty at WWU for five years, passed the national CDI exam earlier this year and in doing so became one of only 219 Certified […]
William Woods to award scholarships to prospective social work students, host campus school social work discussion panel
The Department of Social Work at William Woods University (WWU) will be awarding ten $1,000 scholarships to incoming students who intend to study social work beginning with the Fall 2023 semester, thanks to a contract with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s School-Based Mental Health Recruitment and Retention Initiative. Also included in the […]
Joe Schlager named first Women’s Flag Football Coach in William Woods history
Joe Schlager has been named Head Women’s Flag Football Coach at William Woods University (WWU), Director of Athletics Steve Wilson announced today. Schlager will bring to The Woods a year and a half of coaching Women’s Flag Football at the collegiate level, plus experience playing tackle football at the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level, […]
William Woods announces partnership with PlaySight Sports, the first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics university to do so
The past two years have been years of historic firsts for the athletic department at William Woods University (WWU). Today, the University announced the latest development, a new partnership with PlaySight Sports that will revolutionize sports technology for Owls fans and coaches. PlaySight Sports is a connected camera and artificial intelligence sports technology company based […]
William Woods establishes significant tuition discount initiative for military members and first responders
Already highly regarded as one of the nation’s top military-friendly universities, today William Woods University (WWU) announced its latest initiative to benefit those who serve in the armed forces and as first responders. Beginning with the 2023 Fall Semester, The Woods will offer a new Military and First Responder Grant, a significant tuition reduction program […]
Julian Mendez named first Head Football Coach in William Woods history
Julian Mendez has been named Head Football Coach at William Woods University (WWU), Director of Athletics Steve Wilson announced today. “Julian Mendez is an exciting hire and the perfect fit to be the first head football coach at The Woods,” said Wilson. “He brings the ability to establish a brand and program culture that will […]
Woods Briefs Spring 2023
News and notes about William Woods students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Updated continuously throughout the semester. William Woods Students, Faculty, and Staff Noah Gledhill ’23 of the Show-Me GOLD program, attended Accelerated Officer Candidate School (AOCS) during June and July of 2022 at Fort Meade, South Dakota, where he graduated after successfully completing the intense, 3-phase […]
Alumni You Should Know: Kerri Roberts ’11, CEO of Salt and Light Advisors, Columbia, Missouri
After 20 years of building a career working in the business of others, Kerri Roberts decided to invest in someone else this Spring – herself! The Center, Missouri native who earned her Master of Business Administration from The Woods in 2011 had used her expertise in operations and human resources to bolster organizations for two […]
William Woods School of Equestrian Studies hosting premier Hunter/Jumper education program this week
The Equestrian Studies program at William Woods University (WWU) has been chosen to host the premier Hunter/Jumper education program this week on campus. The MZ Farms/United States Hunter Jumper (USHJA) Emerging Athletes Program (EAP), which provides opportunities for young riders to advance their horsemanship education and riding skills, will take place this week through June […]