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Coming full circle: recipient of Vonderschmitt Scholarship is now training Board of Trustee member Theresa Vonderschmitt’s horses
Sometimes, an investment can pay off in surprising ways. Such was the case with Theresa Vonderschmitt, member of the William Woods University Board of Trustees. Before joining the board in 2004, Vonderschmitt began learning to ride Saddle Seat horsesfrom a WWU graduate, Renee Biggins ’83. From there, she was introduced to emeritus Professor Gayle Lampe and was invited to both see […]
William Woods to begin offering free credit hours to incoming bilingual students through the State of Missouri’s Seal of Biliteracy program
Fulton, MO– Beginning with the fall 2019 semester, William Woods University (WWU), will offer up to 18 free, transferrable credit hours to incoming high school graduates who have attained proficiency in English and at least one other language, as part of the State of Missouri’s Seal of Biliteracy program. The Seal of Biliteracy, administered by […]
William Woods University’s annual diversity and equality symposium receives grant award from Missouri Humanities Council
Fulton, MO– One of the ways William Woods University (WWU) demonstrates its commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community is by hosting its annual symposium, “Bridging Differences: Conversations on Gender, Race and Equality.” This year’s symposium, which will be held in October, is receiving support from Missouri’s only statewide agency devoted exclusively to humanities […]
Equestrians from William Woods University win championships at prestigious Pinto World Championships
William Woods History professor’s lecture to be featured on C-Span
Fulton, MO– A lecture by a member of the William Woods University (WWU) History faculty focusing on the American army during the Revolutionary War is set to receive national exposure. Entitled “The Continental Army,” the lecture by Dr. Craig Bruce Smith, director of the History Department at William Woods University, will be shown on C-Span […]
Woods Briefs: Spring 2019
News and notes about William Woods students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Updated continuously throughout the semester. William Woods Students, Faculty, and Staff James Concannon, Director of the School of Education, recently had a book, “Evidence-Based Science Activities in Grades 3-5” published. Concannon’s book details science activities to help students achieve a deeper understanding of the […]
Meet Rachel Skelton ’17, English and Business Administration
I’m from Southeast Missouri and I grew up in a very small town and went to a small school. I enjoyed the small-school atmosphere because it gave me the chance to know everyone and build actual relationships with the teachers, so I knew that I probably wanted to attend a smaller university. When my friend, […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Jennifer Wilson ‘17
Leather Repair Specialist at Stanbridge Master Saddlers (St. Charles, Illinois) I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and started riding when I was ten years old. My mom probably thought I would outgrow it, but when I decided to attend college for an equestrian degree it demonstrated that it was clearly not just a phase for me. […]
Working with the best in the world – William Woods alumna training Olympic pentathlon athletes
Many William Woods University alumni work with athletes in one way or another. Graduates of WWU’s Exercise Science and Athletic Training programs ensure the athletes they work with are performing to their best ability, and help manage injuries. Many William Woods Equestrian Science alumni go on to work for top athletes, even Olympians, as grooms […]
