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University restructures its Diversity and Inclusion Committee At a time when issues of race, diversity, and inclusion have dominated the news cycle across the nation during 2020, the University found itself with an opportune time to re-assess its own progress and commitment towards a diverse and inclusive campus. To ensure that The Woods is on […]
William Woods readying for visit from national higher education accreditor
Any college or university that thrives for 150 years is doing something right. And while William Woods University (WWU) has reached that milestone in 2020, resting on past accomplishments is not the William Woods way. Continuous improvement and a constant eye toward the future have been catalysts for the University’s ascendency through the years, which […]
William Woods University Equestrian professor wins prestigious national award
The elite Equestrian Science program at William Woods University (WWU) received more national recognition this week, through the work of one its long-time Equestrian Science professors. Jean Kraus, tenured professor of Equestrian Studies at WWU since 1974, was recently named the United States Dressage Federation’s (USDF) Volunteer of the Year for 2020. The USDF Volunteer […]
Unprecedented planning at William Woods results in strong start to fall semester with in-person classes
Holding in-person classes on a college campus during a global pandemic was always going to be an extraordinary challenge for any institution. But after months of unprecedented planning by the University’s leadership team, William Woods University has completed a strong start to a fall semester with on-campus instruction. On the final day of the third […]
“Triumph Program” partnership between William Woods and Missouri Military Academy shows growth
31 MMA cadets now taking college courses taught by William Woods faculty When classes for the fall 2020 semester began last week at William Woods University (WWU), one of the areas of enrollment growth on campus was in a program that is a unique partnership between WWU and Missouri Military Academy (MMA). 31 MMA cadets […]
The “new normal” comes to The Woods: the first week of fall semester classes during the pandemic
In a year that has produced unprecedented experiences and events due to COVID-19, there was no doubt that the return to living and attending in-person classes on the William Woods campus was going to be a time like no other in the University’s 150-year history. Attending classes, being active on campus, participating in LEAD events, […]
Local artist to bring “Light+Form+Color” exhibit to William Woods University
William Woods welcomes new faculty as fall semester begins
Five new faculty members joined William Woods University (WWU) as fall semester classes began on campus this week. WWU welcomed Thomas Trice, M.B.A. Program Manager and Associate Professor of Business; Stephen Tvorik, Director of Strategic Partnerships; Zach Dowdle, Assistant Professor of History, and Frank Guiseffi, Assistant Professor of Education. Dr. Trice is a graduate of […]
Woods Briefs: Spring 2020
News and notes about William Woods students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Updated continuously throughout the semester. William Woods Students, Faculty, and Staff Joe Davis ’09 ’13 ’20 was elected to serve as a member of the Fulton Public School Board at a June 2020 Board Meeting. Timothy Hanrahan, Associate Dean of the Faculty and Associate […]
University officially kicks off 2020-2021 year with first of six Ivy Ceremonies
It still occurred, even during the Depression and World War II. But now today, on August 11, 2020, the oldest and most cherished tradition in William Woods University (WWU) history still managed to break new ground. Welcome to the first-ever WWU Ivy Ceremony that occurred during a global pandemic. Actually, today’s event that marks the […]