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Fulton resident appointed as Director of Diversity and Inclusion at William Woods University
William Woods University (WWU) today announced the appointment of Darianne Maclin of Fulton as the university’s new Director of Diversity and Inclusion. Ms. Maclin, a 2017 graduate of William Woods, will replace Cyndi Koonse. In her new role, Maclin will be responsible for supporting William Woods students through a variety of initiatives, including coordinating, implementing […]
Meet Shellee Spring Perkins ’88, Business
Major: Business Administration and Computer Information Systems Career: Senior Vice President of Client Experience and Alignment, Cerner Corporation Why I Chose William Woods I grew up on a farm outside of Enid, Oklahoma where my great-great-grandfather homesteaded during the Oklahoma Land Run. Today, my brother lives there and operates Spring Farms, growing wheat, soybean, and […]
Author to explore disturbing historical topic during book signing, lecture at William Woods University
A Kansas City-area author and professor whose first book examined how the early European settlers of North America used the discourse of cannibalism to shape their views of Indigenous Americans will be engaging in a book signing and lecture at William Woods University (WWU). Dr. Kelly L. Watson, author of Insatiable Appetites: Imperial Encounters with […]
Equestrian Professor participates in prestigious FEI World Equestrian Games as a Dressage Steward
The 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games were held in Mill Spring, North Carolina from September 11-23rd. The World Equestrian Games showcase all 8 recognized FEI disciplines. Jean Kraus, longtime William Woods Professor of Equestrian Studies, served as an FEI Dressage Steward for the World Equestrian Games. FEI stands for “Federation Equestre International” and is the […]
Meet William Woods’ Peer Tutors, helping WWU students reach for academic success
For many college students, there comes a time when they struggle with their academics. That could mean homework, writing a paper or studying for an exam. Although most William Woods professors are willing to help struggling students with class concepts, some students may find it uncomfortable to drop by their professor’s office and ask for help. A visit to […]
2018-2019 Mainstage Season Series kicks off with encore production of “Dearly Departed” at William Woods University
William Woods University and the Rosa Parks Center: a beneficial partnership
If students eat breakfast at Tucker Dining Hall at William Woods University, they may become aware of a group of young girls walking in that are unfamiliar faces on campus. The young girls are residents at the Rosa Parks Center. According to George Garner, associate professor of Social Work at William Woods, the Rosa Parks […]
First Day of Classes 2018
From academics to the Back-To-School Bash, look at what the first day of classes is like at William Woods.
William Woods University to feature “Bearing The Light” art exhibit
An art exhibit that focuses on memory, play, ritual and the dissolving boundaries of waking life and dreams is coming to William Woods University (WWU). “Bearing The Light,” featuring the work of Warrensburg-based artist Sarah Nguyen addressing the balance of abstract and representational forms to sever the connection between shape and meaning, will run on […]
Why I’m a Member of the Dean’s Council
The Dean’s Council is a fairly new organization on the William Woods University campus. It started in 2016, with a goal to create a group that opens important lines of communication between students and faculty, while also celebrating academic achievement on campus. The Council consists of a small group of ten students who applied and […]