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Five Questions with Stephanie Washington – Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
William Woods welcomed a new director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to campus in October, when Stephanie Washington joined The Woods after a long, successful career with the State of Missouri. She recently sat down to answer Five Questions for The Woods Today, as told to John Fougere: 1.) Where are you from, and what […]
William Woods University announces first recipient of new Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
William Woods University (WWU) today announced the first recipient of its new Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship. Rhondell Tipton, an incoming freshman and graduate of Battle High School in Columbia, has been awarded the scholarship beginning with the Fall 2021 semester, which begins Monday, August 23. The new scholarship, the first of its kind at WWU, […]
William Woods to host fifth annual diversity and equality symposium
“Bridging Differences: Conversations on Gender, Race and Equality” to feature lectures, discussions and annual art exhibit After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, William Woods University (WWU) is set to host its fifth annual symposium next week with programming that explores issues of diversity and equality. Moving to a mostly virtual format for the first […]
William Woods University announces formation of first-ever Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
New benefit the result of a $200,000 gift from long-time University benefactor and Board of Trustees member One day after the nation marked the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, William Woods University (WWU) strengthened its own commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion with the establishment of a diversity and inclusion scholarship for […]
A national and campus dialogue
University restructures its Diversity and Inclusion Committee At a time when issues of race, diversity, and inclusion have dominated the news cycle across the nation during 2020, the University found itself with an opportune time to re-assess its own progress and commitment towards a diverse and inclusive campus. To ensure that The Woods is on […]
William Woods to host fourth annual diversity and equality symposium
“Bridging Differences: Conversations on Gender, Race and Equality” to feature lectures, discussions and annual art exhibit Fulton, MO – William Woods University (WWU) will host its fourth annual symposium next week with programming that explores issues of diversity and equality. Moving from the spring to the fall semester for the first time, “Bridging Differences: Conversations on […]
5 Questions for Darianne Maclin, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Why is diversity important, whether it’s in higher education, the workplace or anywhere else? There are a lot of ways to answer that, but I think the most important aspect of diversity, especially in higher education, is that it allows us to see different perspectives. So we’re not just boxed into the one area that […]
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 […]