William Woods University Equestrian students and horses’ drill team performance with nationally-known Saddlebred Stallion to be featured at premiere horse festival
Students of the elite Equestrian Studies program at William Woods University (WWU) will be getting the opportunity of a lifetime beginning today – to have their performance skills with a nationally-known American Saddlebred Stallion displayed to a nationwide audience. Marc of Charm, the American Saddlebred Stallion, is scheduled to be named as the 2021 Breyer […]
Alumni You Should Know: Mandi LaRue ’11, Director Organizational Effectiveness, MGM Resorts, Las Vegas Nevada
A little over six years ago, Mandi LaRue ’11 did what countless Americans do each year. She took a gamble in Las Vegas. But the chance LaRue took had nothing to do with slot machines or card games. Instead, the Fulton, Missouri native decided to take her burgeoning career in Hospitality to the city that […]
Alumni You Should Know: Tiffany Rhame ’17, International Business student, University College (Dublin) and former English abroad teacher, Chile
If you are looking for an alumnus that epitomizes the William Woods University goal of creating global citizens of the world, look no further than Tiffany Rhame ‘17. In the four years since graduating from The Woods with a degree in Business Administration with a Spanish minor, Rhame has already had the opportunity to travel […]
Equestrians from William Woods University dominate at prestigious Pinto World Championships
William Woods announces new degree, certificate programs in Leadership, Strategic Innovation and Change
Alumni you should know: Philip Guidry ’10, Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach and Physical Education teacher, Westgate High School, New Iberia, Louisiana
If there was an appropriate metaphor for Philip Guidry’s life, it would have to be a long distance run. The former William Woods University (WWU) cross country and track standout, still a young man in his early 30’s, may still have many more miles to go in his life’s journey. But he is also fortunate […]
Alumni You Should Know: Harry Willsher ’19, MBA ’21, Client Relationship Manager, Clayton Financial Group
It is safe to say that, despite his youth, Harry Willsher has already come a long way in life. Literally. The Bournemouth, England native decided to leave the United Kingdom as a young man and attend college in the United States, partly fueled by a dream of playing intercollegiate golf in this country. “I knew […]
Five Questions with Jasmine Chievous – Director of Academic Advising
William Woods welcomed a new Director of Academic Advising this month, as Jasmine Chievous joined the University with nearly 15 years of experience in higher education. She recently sat down to answer Five Questions for The Woods Today, as told to John Fougere. Take us through your background, and what prompted you to accept a […]
Alumni you should know: Michelle Linn ’96, anchor/reporter for FOX 23 News, Tulsa, Oklahoma
The dream job for Michelle Linn ’96 begins each day when most of the rest of us are, well, dreaming. Or at least sleeping. Anchor of FOX23 This Morning and reporter for FOX23 News in Tulsa, Oklahoma since 2011, the St. Louis native begins each day with an alarm wake-up at 1:20 a.m. But she […]
William Woods students receive Owl Achievement Awards
At the end of every academic year, William Woods University (WWU) recognizes a select group of its students with the Owl Achievement Award. Recipients of the award are selected for their Outstanding Wisdom and Leadership (OWL) contributions while a student at WWU. Students must have at least a 3.5 grade point average to be eligible […]
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