Blues artist to perform at WBU
Little Willie Farmer (Submitted) (WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – In celebration of Black History Month, Williams Baptist University will host blues artist Little Willie Farmer in
February 12, 2026
Little Willie Farmer (Submitted) (WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – In celebration of Black History Month, Williams Baptist University will host blues artist Little Willie Farmer in
Religious freedom is not a “side issue” to Christian higher education. It is the soil in which Christian belief, scholarship, worship, discipleship, and service can flourish unconstrained and without reprisal. When
Williams Baptist University has announced the launch of a new bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness that students can complete in three years. WBU’s new degree, which requires 90 credit hours rather than the usual 120 hours, was recently approved by the university’s accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission.
New trustees at Williams Baptist University are (left to right) Jamar Andrews, Aaron Abbott, Cheryl Dean, Tonya Taylor, Shane Stolz and James Nichols. (Submitted) (WALNUT
Every Christian university exists within a web of tensions. On one hand, it must meet the rigorous demands of higher education: accreditation, academic excellence, financial
The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University elected new officers for the upcoming year at its regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 23. Trustees also welcomed news of an increase in freshman enrollment for the fall semester.
On September 10, 2025, a horrible event shook the American educational and political landscape: Charlie Kirk — co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and a
Dr. Ruth Provost, newly appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs at Williams Baptist University. (WBU) WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – A Williams Baptist University alumna with
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – A new scholarship at Williams Baptist University will benefit students in the field of agriculture business. The Turner Family Scholarship has
On April 2, 2025, I marked my seventh anniversary as president of Williams Baptist University. When Joy and I arrived on this campus in 2018,
(left to right) Luke Colley, WBU Vice President for Advancement; Dr. Rhyne Putman, WBU Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Stan Norman, WBU President; Beth
At Williams Baptist University, we are breaking new ground in Christian higher education with the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business. Starting
Williams Baptist University is expanding its academic offerings to include a degree in agriculture. The university says its new degree, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business, will be available starting this fall.
“Then he [Jesus] said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to
In my report at the 2024 annual meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, I shared some personal reflections regarding a faith journey I have
WBU President Dr. Stan Norman (right) looks over the newly renovated Startup Chapel with Trustees Susan Allison and Cliff Gifford. (Walnut Ridge, Ark) – The
Over the past two to three years, the number of times I get asked this question seems to grow more and more in conversations with prospective students and their families.
Our world desperately needs Christ-centered leaders. I believe God birthed WBU to be a place that meets this critical need.
Williams Baptist University has announced a generous donation of $7,500 from the First National Bank of Lawrence County, dedicated to fortifying the Williams Works program.
The Bible teaches we were created to work.
Williams Baptist University is joining forces with Walnut Ridge Regional Airport and the Wings of Honor Museum to present entertainment before the upcoming eclipse.
Incoming freshmen at Williams Baptist University this fall will each receive a new Bible, thanks to a gift from the Big Creek Baptist Association in northern Arkansas.
Please join with me in praying for God to loudly and clearly call a new generation of faithful followers to serve vocationally in the local church.
The three-day camp will feature preaching, teaching, and breakout sessions expressly focused on various vocational calls to ministry: pastoral ministry, student ministry, music ministry, and women’s ministry.
Editor’s note: This article was first published by Williams Baptist University. WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University is expanding
WBU was founded in the midst of the greatest military conflict in human history – World War II. Also, we were birthed in the midst of one of the greatest global economic disasters – the Great Depression.
Williams Baptist University Board of Trustees take part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of Startup Chapel. (WBU News) WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The
Like any other scientific discovery, technology can be a gift from God that we can steward for his glory.
Dr. Rhyne Putman, vice president for academic affairs at Williams Baptist University, leads a service in a rural village near Zirobwe, Uganda. (Submitted) WALNUT RIDGE,
Williams Works allows Williams Baptist University students to work their way through college.
Rendering of facility. (Submitted) WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Williams Baptist University has announced that it has been selected for a $4 million gift from the
May 6, 2023, was a day of polarities for the Williams community – a day of contrasts.
The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University voted Tuesday, Sept. 20, to confer the title professor emeritus upon Dr. Bob Magee, retired professor of music and director of choral programs. The board, meeting in regular session on the WBU campus, also pledged a challenge gift for an upcoming fundraiser and recognized four trustees who are rotating off the board.
One of our long-cherished Baptist beliefs is a doctrine called the priesthood of all believers. This biblical concept teaches that all born-again believers function collectively in their local churches as believer-priests.
We stand on the shoulders of these who invested their lives in a mission of building this Campus of Christian Purpose.
Williams Baptist University officially broke ground on a meat processing facility and dedicated Williams Corner store on April 8.
An ongoing issue for schools like Williams Baptist University revolves around defining our purpose – why do schools like ours exist?
Williams Baptist University (WBU) will host a Youth Preview Event for any church or individuals with youth-aged students on March 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Vocational service is the idea that Christ’s followers serve God through our vocation – our work.
Williams Baptist University has announced the addition of Dr. Stephen and Tracy Bell to its faculty. The Bells will join WBU after 20-plus years of instruction at the College of Ozarks and work in the private sector.
Events are held throughout the school year in the neighborhood, but nothing compares to the excitement that Christmas in The Cove brings to the campus and the community.
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University.
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University.
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University.
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ’If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will find it. For what will it benefit someone if he gains the whole world yet loses his life? Or what will anyone give in exchange for his life?’” — Matthew 16:24-26
A round-up of this week’s sports headlines from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University.
The two new structures serve WBU’s Eagle Farms, which is a key component of the university’s Williams Works initiative.
Dr. Magee has served as the director of the Williams Singers for 36 years and has touched the lives of many of his students in the process.
A round-up of sports headlines from our two Baptist universities – Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia and Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge.
A round-up of sports headlines from 10/02 – 10/07 on our two Baptist universities
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University. Williams Baptist University Lady Eagles Drop AMC Opener
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University. Williams Baptist University Lady Eagles Drop Doubleheader to
Sara Smith knew that Williams Baptist University was where she wanted to attend, but neither she nor her family knew how they could afford it until a bold new initiative at the school opened an opportunity no one saw coming.
A round-up of headlines from the world of sports at Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
Williams Baptist University is not like secular, state institutions – and we do not want to be. We have a distinctive purpose, with distinctively Christian commitments and expressions. We have a unique purpose…
A round-up of headlines from the world of sports at Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
Williams Baptist University received a $7,500 gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County Wednesday in support of the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman by Paula Haskins, assistant cashier and head teller for the Walnut Ridge branch of the bank.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Williams Baptist Men’s Basketball program has been chosen as the AMC Champions of Character Team®, the conference announced on Tuesday.
Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2021 spring semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0-grade point average, while the Dean’s List consists of those with at least a 3.5 GPA.
The Williams Baptist University athletics department announces the hiring of Tyler Fraley as the new head coach of its wrestling program. Williams Baptist University announces the hiring of Tevin Howard as their new men’s basketball assistant coach.