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News advisory: William Woods to officially break ground on new student residence hall amidst recordbreaking increasing enrollment
WHAT: William Woods University will officially break ground on the construction of a new residence hall on campus, the first such addition in two decades, as the University continues to see record new student enrollment. WHEN: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24 WHERE: Inside the North entrance to campus William Woods University […]
William Woods University announces schedule of activities for historic first-ever Fall Homecoming
Fulton, MO – For the first time in its 154-year history, William Woods University (WWU) is hosting a traditional, Fall Homecoming celebration later this month. Today, the University announced the official schedule of activities for the event, which is taking place from Thursday, October 24 through Saturday, October 26 on the WWU campus in Fulton. […]
William Woods Equestrian students capture big victories in local competitions
Fulton, MO – The month of September yielded some impressive victories for students in the William Woods University (WWU) Equestrian Science (EQS) program, from some of the top local competitions in the industry. “Our outstanding, nationally-renowned Equestrian Science program has been a source of pride for the William Woods community for decades,” said Dr. Jeremy […]
William Woods University announces new member of the Board of Trustees
Appointment of Fadi M. Diya is effectively immediately Fulton, MO – William Woods University (WWU) today announced the appointment of Fadi M. Diya, a senior vice president and chief nuclear officer (CNO) for Ameren Missouri, to the University’s Board of Trustees. The appointment of Diya was voted on unanimously by the University’s current governing […]
2024-2025 Mainstage Season Series at William Woods opens with monologue driven production “Sez She”
Fulton, MO – The Mainstage Season Series is back at William Woods University(WWU), as the University’s drama department will kick off its 2024-2025 schedule next week with a production featuring a series of unique monologues entitled “Sez She.” The season’s first play, which has a rating of parental guidance recommended, will begin with the opening […]
William Woods graduate, current EdD student lands appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America after securing national grant for student mental health
When Adam Easterwood ‘16 became Superintendent of Schools at the Leeton (Mo.) R-X School District in July 2023, never in his wildest dreams did he think that his first year on the job would include appearing on ABC’s Good Morning America and chatting up Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey. But there the William Woods graduate and […]
Professor of Social Work at William Woods appointed to prestigious national council on mental health
Fulton, MO – A Professor of Social Work at William Woods University (WWU) has been appointed to the advisory council of one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations. Dr. Stephen Cooper, who also serves as the Director of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at WWU, will join the National Advisory Council of […]
Alumni You Should Know: Dr. Aimee Sapp ’92, President, Meredith College
Raleigh, North Carolina As alumni of William Woods go, there is a pretty good chance that Dr. Aimee Sapp is one graduate that you already know. That’s because at some point during her 30 years at The Woods, from student to faculty member to administrator, you almost certainly came in contact with her. Her influence […]
William Woods University announces new member of the Board of Trustees
Appointment of Emily Straw is effectively immediately Fulton, MO – William Woods University (WWU) today announced the appointment of Emily Straw, a longtime national competitor in the Equestrian industry and investment manager by trade, to the University’s Board of Trustees. The appointment of Straw was voted on unanimously by the university’s current governing board […]
The Owls of Fall
For the first time in its 154-year history, William Woods is represented on the gridiron as the Owl football team took on William Penn University For decades, dreamers and doers have headed to the cornfields of Iowa to find their dreams. “If you build it, they will come” said the line from the storied movie. […]