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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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
William Woods University welcomes the largest class of new incoming students in its history for second consecutive year
Record class amounts to 556 new undergraduate students, including a record 368 on campus and 188 online Fulton, MO – It is move-in day today for new students at William Woods University (WWU) – the largest new student move-in day in the University’s 154-year history! Continuing to buck the national trend in higher education enrollment, […]
William Woods University announces new member of the Board of Trustees
Fulton, MO – William Woods University (WWU) today announced that Shelly R. Brown has joined the University’s Board of Trustees, with a term that started in November 2023. Brown is a high performing senior executive with vast experience and proven results in corporate development, enterprise leadership, operations, and philanthropy, through his career at Fortune 500 […]
Five Questions with Jay Wilson, Chief Advancement Officer
On June 27th of this year, Jay Wilson was officially appointed as Chief Advancement Officer at William Woods. In his new cabinet-level position at The Woods, Wilson is now responsible for leading the University’s advancement efforts, development and alumni relations. Get to know Jay Wilson as he recently sat down to answer Five Questions for […]
William Woods School of Education launches new research journal for academics and industry professionals
Fulton, MO – The School of Education at William Woods University (WWU) has established a new research journal for academics and educators in the field. Entitled the Midwest Journal of Education (MJE), the open-access research journal debuted last month and publishes original, peer-reviewed articles related to a wide array of topics in the field of […]
Alumni You Should Know: Mason Kramer ’16, Sales Manager-Americas, OneFineStay
Los Angeles, Calif. Ask Mason Kramer about the experiences at William Woods University that most influenced the direction of his professional career, and the Los Angeles resident will cite two. One was his time serving on the President’s 20 student liaison group, where among other tasks he was responsible for planning for the arrival of […]