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Meet Honor Student Kara Jeffers ‘21
Communications Major – Media Journalism Emphasis | From Troy, Missouri What interests you about your major? I decided I wanted to be an investigative reporter as a senior in high school. It sounded like a cool job where I could do something new everyday. Each class I’ve taken since starting has taught me how to […]
Meet Honor Student Leslie Reynolds ‘21
Equestrian Science Major | From Durham, North Carolina What interests you about your major? I love learning absolutely everything related to horses, so when I found out that equestrian science was a degree option, I instantly knew that was what I wanted to study. Why did you choose WWU? The professors were friendly, responsive, and […]
Meet Honor Student Kylie Zamboni-Cutter ‘21
Biology Pre-med Major | From Colorado Springs, Colorado What interests you about your major? I have always loved science, so I knew when I got to college that I wanted to take as many science classes as possible and being a biology major made that possible. What do you like/love about The Woods? I love […]
Meet Honor Student Kathleen Thompson ’21
Equestrian Science Major | From Broken Arrow, Oklahoma What interests you about your major? I decided to pursue this major because I’ve known for a long time that I wanted a life in the horse industry. I also thought the classes within this major sounded really cool, especially Horse Management Practicum and Teaching Techniques. Why […]
WWU alumni interpreters front and center in State of Missouri’s public COVID-19 briefings
Third significant monetary gift to William Woods University in last two months to fund new scholarship
William Woods University (WWU) is endowing another new academic scholarship after a third significant monetary gift in the past two months from a generous University donor. The Samuel Conley Schiltz Scholarship is funded by a $250,000 gift to WWU by Theresa Vonderschmitt, a highly successful businessperson, long-time University benefactor and member of the William Woods […]
William Woods University announces formation of first-ever Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
New benefit the result of a $200,000 gift from long-time University benefactor and Board of Trustees member One day after the nation marked the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, William Woods University (WWU) strengthened its own commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion with the establishment of a diversity and inclusion scholarship for […]
William Woods University announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List
William Woods University(WWU) today officially announced its Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 academic term. A total of 268 studentsearned a place on the Fall 2020 Dean’s List, that requires a full-time student achieve a minimum 3.6 semester and cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Last spring’s list of academic achievement includes 153 […]
William Woods once again receives outstanding review from national higher education accreditor
Review by Higher Learning Commission (HLC) confirms the University’s strength in five key academic and operational areas After turning 150 years old during 2020, William Woods University (WWU) is starting off year number 151 with a positive review from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) – the national accreditor for institutions of higher education like William […]
A Transformational Figure
Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett reflects on the 30th anniversary of her becoming WWU president This story and many others were featured in the official 2020 William Woods University Alumni Magazine, The Woods. Click here to check out the digital version. https://issuu.com/socialmedia-williamwoods/docs/alumni_magazine_2020_final In the 150-year history of William Woods University, few individuals, if any, have had a […]