Williams Baptist University

Williams Baptist University Williams Baptist University is a Christian university in the town of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
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🎺 Delta Brass Quintet Coming to WBU! 🎶Williams Baptist University is excited to welcome the Delta Brass Quintet for a sp...
09/01/2026

🎺 Delta Brass Quintet Coming to WBU! 🎶

Williams Baptist University is excited to welcome the Delta Brass Quintet for a special guest recital on Thursday, September 10, at 7 p.m. in Manley Chapel! The concert is FREE and open to everyone.

The ensemble brings together an incredible group of musicians from across Northeast Arkansas and beyond:

🎺 John Bartelt – A founding member of the Delta Brass Quintet, Bartelt is an Arkansas State University graduate who began his career teaching band before earning his law degree and practicing law in Jonesboro for 33 years.

📯 Robin Dauer – Professor Emeritus of Horn at Arkansas State University, Dauer retired after 30 years of teaching and continues to perform with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Delta Brass Quintet and other regional ensembles.

🎺 Eric Jackson – A Trumann native and ASU graduate, Jackson is beginning his 10th year as band director at Buffalo Island Central High School and regularly performs trumpet throughout the Jonesboro area.

🎼 Zachary McCullough – A trombonist and music educator with the Paragould School District, McCullough has served as a Jazz All-Region Clinician and multiple-time Destination Band Camp Clinician.

🎵 John Long – A Newport native and ASU graduate, Long has taught in the Walnut Ridge School District for 35 years. He has performed with the Delta Symphony Orchestra for more than 40 years and has been a member of the Delta Brass Quintet for nine.

🎶 Ross Kerley – An electrical engineer who designs power supplies for satellites by day and an accomplished tuba and trombone player in his free time! Kerley has performed with ensembles across the country, including the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Brass Band of Central Florida and Salt River Brass.

📍 Manley Chapel | Williams Baptist University
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ FREE admission

A new Sunday tradition at Williams!Looking for a place to gather for lunch after church? The Mabee-Gwinup Cafeteria at W...
08/28/2026

A new Sunday tradition at Williams!

Looking for a place to gather for lunch after church? The Mabee-Gwinup Cafeteria at Williams Baptist University is open to the community every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Bring your family, your Sunday School class, your church group or a few friends and enjoy lunch together on campus—every Sunday!

🍽️ Sundays | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
💲 $9.80 per meal
📍 Mabee-Gwinup Cafeteria | WBU

No reservations needed—just come hungry and enjoy good food and good company!

See what’s on the menu each week by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

We’d love to have you at our table this Sunday!

Today’s Prayer Chapel was a reminder of why we pray as a university. We believe God hears us, cares for us, and calls us...
08/26/2026

Today’s Prayer Chapel was a reminder of why we pray as a university. We believe God hears us, cares for us, and calls us to depend on Him.

Our hope is to be a campus of bowed heads, a community that seeks the Lord together, abides in Christ, and places every part of campus life before Him.

We prayed for:
- New students as they adjust, build friendships, discover belonging, and grow in their faith.
- Faculty, staff, coaches, and administrators as they serve students with wisdom, endurance, health, and grace.
- Returning students and academic life, asking God to strengthen them in their studies and daily routines.
- Residential life, student life, and campus community that every Eagle would be known, valued, welcomed, and loved.
- Our athletes and coaches, that their purpose would extend beyond the scoreboard and point others to Christ.
- Williams Works students, supervisors, and community partners, that work would be seen as mission and preparation for a Christ-centered future.
- International, commuting, and married students for friendship, connection, safety, strong families, and a true sense of belonging.
- Every student who is searching, asking questions, or has not yet placed their faith in Jesus, that they would encounter His love and saving grace.

May God continue to make WBU a praying community, one that walks in the light of His presence and reflects the hope of Christ in every classroom, residence hall, team, workplace, and relationship.

In honor of National Dog Day, Coach KT’s dog, Ja King, stopped by Student Affairs for a very important appointment—his o...
08/26/2026

In honor of National Dog Day, Coach KT’s dog, Ja King, stopped by Student Affairs for a very important appointment—his official WBU Student ID photo! 📸

Enrollment status: Good Boy ✅
Major: Campus Security 🐕
Minor: Treat Acquisition 🦴
GPA: 4.0 (Obviously)
Attendance: Perfect (as long as Coach KT is there)

Welcome Ja!! 🦅💙

Now we need to know… what would your dog major in at WBU? 😂

The Luau. Held on the first Friday after move-in weekend, the Luau gives students a chance to take a breath after a full...
08/25/2026

The Luau.

Held on the first Friday after move-in weekend, the Luau gives students a chance to take a breath after a full week of orientation events, the start of classes, and plenty of new friendships in the making.

From incredible food and island vibes to a limbo competition that gets very competitive, it’s one of those nights that helps make WBU feel like home.

Enjoy a few moments from this year’s Luau! 🌴🍍

A huge thank you to our NSO Leaders for making NEST Weekend 2026 one to remember! 🦅💙From welcoming our newest Eagles to ...
08/24/2026

A huge thank you to our NSO Leaders for making NEST Weekend 2026 one to remember! 🦅💙

From welcoming our newest Eagles to helping them feel right at home at Williams, your energy, leadership and heart made all the difference. We are so grateful for the time and effort you poured into our new students and proud of the way you represented WBU.

Thank you for helping our newest Eagles find their place in the nest!

WBU Administrators Take on New Leadership RolesWilliams Baptist University is beginning the 2026-27 academic year with s...
08/20/2026

WBU Administrators Take on New Leadership Roles

Williams Baptist University is beginning the 2026-27 academic year with several changes to its administrative leadership, as five university officials take on new or expanded responsibilities.

Luke Colley has been named Executive Vice President for Administration, Advancement & Business Development, adding oversight of the university’s administrative functions to his existing work in advancement and business development.

Tonya Bolton will serve as Vice President for Enrollment Management, leading WBU’s student recruitment efforts and overseeing financial aid.

Dr. Brett Cooper has been named Vice President for Kingdom Engagement & Creative Services and director of the newly established Ministry Training Institute. Cooper will continue to oversee marketing, communications and information technology while leading new initiatives focused on prayer and ministry training.

Dr. Ruth Provost will continue as Vice President of Academic Affairs, with expanded responsibilities that include oversight of the Office of Student Affairs and service as the university’s Title IX Coordinator.

Dr. Melissa Keller has been named Dean of Workforce Development, where she will oversee Williams Works and lead efforts to further integrate workforce education into the university’s academic programs.

“Williams Baptist University is blessed to have such a talented team of administrators,” WBU President Dr. Stan Norman said. “Each of them is aligned with crucial tasks that match their individual gifts, and we look forward to their leadership in these important areas.”

The leadership changes come as Williams begins a new academic year and continues to expand its work in enrollment, ministry training, workforce development and student engagement.

Today, Williams began a new academic year with a meaningful vision: becoming a campus of bowed heads.In his Convocation ...
08/19/2026

Today, Williams began a new academic year with a meaningful vision: becoming a campus of bowed heads.

In his Convocation address, President Dr. Stan Norman called the WBU family to make prayer more than an occasional moment. He challenged us to become a university that depends on Christ in our classrooms, residence halls, teams, rehearsals, work, decisions, and everyday lives.

To our students arriving this fall: this is your year. You are helping shape a campus culture where people pray for one another, discover their God-given purpose, and prepare to make a difference through their life work.

And to students considering WBU for Fall 2027: we invite you into what God is building here.

At Williams, you will find more than a place to earn a degree. You will find a Christ-centered community ready to help you grow in faith, develop your gifts, pursue your calling, and become the person God created you to be.

Current Eagles are helping build this community. Future Eagles are invited to join it.

Come discover your purpose. Come grow in Christ. Come live the Williams Way.

Everyone in this photo just began a story they’ll tell for the rest of their lives. Welcome to the Nest, Class of 2030!
08/19/2026

Everyone in this photo just began a story they’ll tell for the rest of their lives. Welcome to the Nest, Class of 2030!

Williams is back!Today, the Williams community came alive again as students returned to campus, settled into classes, re...
08/18/2026

Williams is back!

Today, the Williams community came alive again as students returned to campus, settled into classes, reconnected with friends, and began another semester together.

And if there was any doubt they’re happy to be back, the impromptu photo booth tells the story.

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56 McClellan Drive
Walnut Ridge, AR
72476

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18708866741

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