William Woods University

On May 6, William Woods celebrated its Graduate Commencement. Our grad students received their Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Education Specialist, and Doctor of Education degrees. Congratulations to all! To see the full graduate commencement photo album and download high-res photos, including photos of the hooding and diploma ceremony, check out the Flickr album. https://www.flickr.com/photos/williamwoodsuniversity/albums/72157680832842683/with/34654625986/ (Undergraduate ceremony photos coming soon.)

Costly pollution in Stinson Creek raises questions about source

Watch this video of William Woods students, along with Professor Joe Kyger, using their chemistry knowledge to benefit the environment and the community. The team is working with the city of Fulton to analyze pollution in Stinson Creek. It's a great example of hands-on learning. To continue the story, an alumnus heard about this project and wanted to help. Mike Tanner ‘10 is a chemist who has worked for the USGS-Columbia Research Center (a biological and environmental lab) for over 20 years. Last week he took Professor Kyger and the students on a tour of his facility.

Pre-Vet Program Student: Alicia VanMatre

“It’s been a great experience and the best life choice I’ve ever made so far.” Senior pre-vet major Alicia VanMatre shares how her experience at William Woods has prepared her for her future in veterinary medicine. https://goo.gl/TvbBjw

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Fun BBQ today for William Woods faculty and staff to celebrate the end of a wonderful year. Yummy food and great friends! Thanks Offices of Student Life and Admissions for organizing.

Tips for new interpreters: the job search

What kinds of questions should new American Sign Language Interpreters ask when looking for their first interpreting jobs? Tips and advice from WWU alum. https://goo.gl/ddoism

The William Woods 2017 Ivy Ceremony

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Happy GRADUATION DAY at William Woods! We'll be live streaming in a few minutes as students walk across the bridge. Check us out!

The history of germs: how can biology majors prevent the spread of the next epidemic?

Through history we have seen the rise and fall of epidemics in the U.S. Through a short video series, NPR gives a brief history of where these germs come from, how we learned to combat them, and what to look for moving forward. https://goo.gl/Fnkv2j

William Woods University Owls

For the first team in program history, the William Woods University Men's tennis team, won the Heart of American/American Midwest Conference Unaffiliated Group Tournament. They're heading to the NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship later this month. Watch the video that freshman tennis player Oscar Donker created about the tournament.

The importance of good communication skills for pre-vet students

Communication is key in practicing veterinary medicine. It also looks a bit different than communication in other fields. Pre-vet students can learn a few communication tips to help in their future career. https://goo.gl/qtpYzY

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It's finals week at William Woods! To help students get through the experience, it's time for our FINALS FRENZY CONTEST! All week, we'll be hiding owls, horses, ducks, and hats around campus. PLUS, each one comes with a gift card — everything from Amazon to iTunes. 3 prizes per day, Monday through Friday. Check our Instagram Stories for clues. Good luck in the contest and on your finals!

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What is the work that you would love to do and how do you get to doing it? Scott Dinsmore, founder of Live Your Legend, shared three steps to turning your passion into a career in his 2012 TEDx talk. https://goo.gl/WCa97t