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WWU Theatre Department adapts to new role during COVID-19
Life during the COVID-19 pandemic has touched every part of life at William Woods, so quite predictably, presenting a theatre production during COVID has been a challenge for the William Woods University Theatre Department. But by all accounts, the department has turned in a flawless performance in adapting to its new role. All actors wear […]
Lasting legacy: once President Barnett’s students, now WWU Board of Trustee members
The March 2 announcement of Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett’s intention to step down as William Woods President at the end of the year, after more than 30 years of transformational and innovative leadership, signaled the coming end of an incredible era at The Woods. In her three decades as president and nearly half-century association with […]
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 […]
Enrollment Management team perseveres during the era of COVID-19
Like pretty much every segment of society, the Enrollment Management team at William Woods has seen its world significantly impacted by COVID-19. The pandemic has created new challenges in reaching prospective students and has affected nearly every aspect of the team’s strategy and job. The office has continued to forge ahead while focusing on providing prospective […]
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 […]