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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 […]
Five Questions with Angelette Prichett- Associate Dean of Academic Student Services and Instructor of Social Work
To mark Black History Month, The Woods Today is spotlighting our newest African American faculty and staff, with each profile in their own words as told to Veronica Townsend. William Woods University is delighted to welcome Angelette Prichett, Associate Dean of Academic Services and instructor of social work to the community. She came to William […]
Meet Thomas Trice- Associate Professor of Business
To mark Black History Month, The Woods Today is spotlighting our newest African-American faculty and staff, with each profile in their own words as told to Veronica Townsend William Woods has been great since I began teaching here last August, and I have great expectations for the future here. Growing up, my initial goal was […]
WWU MBA students team up to find entrepreneurial success
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 […]
Meet Honor Student Kate Doerhoff ‘21
Biology Pre-Med Major | From St. Louis, Missouri What interests you about your major? I chose the Biology program because I knew coming into college I wanted to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant and William Woods had a really good acceptance rate coming out of their BIO program. Why did you choose WWU? […]
Meet Honor Student Benjamin Farrell ‘21
Exercise Science Major – Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration | From Fayetteville, AR What interests you about your major? I have always been interested in helping athletes return to competition, because I hate seeing injured athletes down on the field. This concentration allows me to take the classes I need in order to go to graduate school. […]