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Meet Allyson Hawkins ’13, Biology
I grew up in Tucson, Arizona where I currently live. I was involved in 4-H and rode horses from a young age. The Equestrian Science program is what originally brought me to William Woods, but I decided to pursue a degree in Biology while I was there. I have always loved animals and science, and […]
Meet Paul Ramey ‘08, Legal Studies
I grew up near Sedalia, Missouri and graduated from Smithton High School. I knew after high school I wanted two things from college, to play baseball and pursue an education in the field of athletic training. These two interests are why William Woods appealed to me. However, it only took me half a semester to […]
Meet Hayley Bowler ’15, Social Work
Being from St. Charles, Missouri, I did not want to go too far away from home for college. I also wanted that small school feeling where I was not just another number. Growing up I always knew I wanted to do Social Work, which led me to finding William Woods University. I visited my junior […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Ashley Stannard ‘07
Owner of Ashbrook Farm I am originally from Minnesota and I did not know about William Woods while growing up. The only exposure I really had to college Equestrian programs were the ones winning in the intercollegiate competitions. I was all ready to go to one of those colleges that competes at the collegiate level. […]
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District to convene court this week at William Woods University for 27th year
Annual Court docket is another example of valuable experiences available to William Woods students interested in careers in the law Fulton, MO – The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District will once again convene court on the William Woods University (WWU) campus this week, the 27th time the court will hear cases at The Woods. […]
From student to teacher: alumni faculty at The Woods
There is a unique group of people on campus that have spent almost their entire adult life at William Woods. They started off attending classes at WWU as students and earning their degrees, and eventually, decided to come back and interview for a job here. They are now teaching and coaching students at their alma […]
Meet Ryan Hickman ’17, Sports Communication
I was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. Although going to college was always part of the plan, I wanted to play professional baseball and was very passionate about it. My parents always said that sports could only take you so far, though, so you had to have a backup plan. Thankfully I had a great […]
New Vice President of Advancement appointed at William Woods University
Fulton, MO – Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett, President of William Woods University (WWU), today announced the appointment of Lisa Cole Eimers of Columbia as the university’s new Vice President of Advancement, effective March 4, 2019. Cole Eimers will replace Shawn Poore, who will now serve as the university’s Vice President of Presidential Projects, effective immediately. […]
Equestrian Alumni of the Month: Alex Gravett ‘07
Owner at Kismet Farm (editor’s note – beginning this month, The Woods Today will be profiling a William Woods Equestrian alumnus, in their own words, who is currently putting their degree and the training they received at WWU to work in the industry) I’m from St. Paul, Minnesota and now live in Simpsonville, Kentucky. I […]
Meet Rachel Meyer ’14, Psychology
Multi-Systemic Therapist (MST) at One Hope United Coming to The Woods I grew up in Granite City, IL and I played soccer my whole life. I went to a junior college and I knew a couple people there who had gone to William Woods. They talked about how great it was. I did a visit […]