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2022-2023 Mainstage Season Series at William Woods continues with real-life historical biography production “Silent Sky”
The Mainstage Season Series at William Woods University(WWU) will resume this week for the 2022-2023 academic year, as the University’s drama department will stage a unique historical play based on the real life of a noted 19th century astronomer in “Silent Sky.” This week’s stage production will begin with the opening performance on Thursday, December 1, […]
The “mural” of the story: retired longtime WWU Art professor has artwork permanently displayed at Columbia, Missouri Airport
For a professor lucky enough to teach at one university for 22 years, the pay-off is generations of students who learned from you, appreciated your guidance and took what you taught them out into the world and a successful professional career. Jane Mudd, part of the Art faculty at William Woods University from 1997-2019, will […]
WWU Social Work students help provide a lesson in “Reality” for junior high students through unique program
Allison Mattox ’23 was a student at Mexico (Missouri) Middle School when she was confronted with what life would be like as an adult when it came to family finances and budgeting. The Social Work major at William Woods was in eighth grade when she took part in a program called Reality Store, where participants […]
William Woods University student wins prestigious “Youth of the Year” award from American Morgan Horse Association
Jordan Freitag ’25, a student in Equestrian Studies (EQS) at William Woods University (WWU), is the latest representative of the University’s elite EQS program to achieve national excellence. The Mount Horeb, Wisconsin native and aspiring equine veterinarian was awarded as the “Youth of the Year” by the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), one of the […]
William Woods establishes a new co-curricular scholarship program to provide education and experience in multimedia communication
In its latest initiative to support the student experience on campus, today William Woods University (WWU) announced the launching of Owl Media Corps, a scholarship-eligible co-curricular program that trains and provides practical experience to students in all facets of multimedia. Owl Media Corps will emphasize all varieties of multimedia, from traditional sources such as broadcasting, […]
“I Measure Every Grief I Meet” Art exhibition underway at William Woods University
In the latest art exhibition of the 2022-2023 academic year, William Woods University(WWU) is hosting a showing that features drawings in cloth, thread and antique lace by artist Hannah Reeves. “I Measure Every Grief I Meet” is underway and will continue through Thursday, November 10, at Kemper Center for the Arts. A reception and presentation […]
2022-2023 Mainstage Season Series at William Woods opens with fascinating historical production “45 Plays for 45 Presidents”
The Mainstage Season Series is back at William Woods University(WWU), as the University’s drama department will kick off its 2022-2023 schedule with a unique historical play entitled “45 Plays for 45 Presidents.” This week’s stage production, comprising 45 individual short plays that each explore a surprising aspect of every one of the U.S.’s 45 presidential […]
Alumni You Should Know: Pam Miner ’86 – Vice President of Collections, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, Nashville Tennessee
Like many a professional historian, Pam Miner has more than one theory as to why something important occurred in the somewhat distant past. In this case, why the 1986 graduate of William Woods developed a love of history, which has led to a remarkable career. It could have been an exceptional English teacher she had […]
William Woods to launch William Woods Global, a significant increase in online offerings
Initiative to help University better serve working adults, increase overall access to online programs When William Woods University (WWU) established its first online degree programs in the 1990’s, it was well ahead of the curve compared to other small, private institutions. Three decades later, the University is once again taking a bold step into the […]
Alumni You Should Know – Bill Bott MBA ’08, Consulting Partner, Change and Innovation Agency, Jefferson City, Missouri
One of former President Ronald Reagan’s favorite quips was “’I’m from the government, I’m here to help’ – I can’t think of eight scarier words in the English language!” Good for a laugh on the stump back in the day perhaps, but also expressing a deeper meaning; the not insignificant number of citizens who always […]