News & Stories archive

2021 Archives

Browse news, announcements and stories published by Wayland Baptist University in 2021.

December

5 articles

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Wayland Releases Fall 2021 Honor Rolls

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University released its President’s and Dean’s list for the Fall 2021 academic term, recognizing students for their accomplishments in the classroom.

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Wayland Celebrates December Graduation

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University in Plainview held its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday with 65 students participating.

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$5,000 on the Line in NexGen Spark Business Contest

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University and the Plainview/Hale County Economic Development Commission are seeking applicants for the NexGen Spark Business competition coming up in...

November

9 articles

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Lubbock Campus Brings Christmas to Life

By Bobby McCloud

The 10th annual Christmas festival synchronized light show is on display from Nov. 30 to Jan. 4, 2022, at Wayland Baptist University’s Lubbock campus, 801 N. Quaker...

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Celebrate the Christmas Season with WBU

By Jonathan Petty

The Wayland Baptist University School of Creative Arts is inviting the community to join in a special Christmas celebration at 6:30 on Tuesday, Nov. 30.

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Enactus Continues ‘Go Green’ Initiative

By Jonathan Petty

The Wayland Baptist University chapter of Enactus continues its Go Green initiative by placing touchless water fountains on campus and around town.

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Brown Encourages Students to Live God’s Mission

By Jonathan Petty

General Secretary of the Baptist World Alliance Dr. Elijah Brown challenged Wayland Baptist University students to live God’s mission with a kingdom vision. Brown was...

October

10 articles

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Trustees Celebrate Scholarship Dedications

By Jonathan Petty

The Wayland Baptist University Board of Trustees celebrated the dedication of two newly endowed scholarships Thursday afternoon honoring a board member and his family...

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Wayland Secures $300,000 Grant from the DOJ

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University has been awarded a grant of $299,956 by the Department of Justice to fund safety programs on the Wayland campus.

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WBU Professor Inducted into National Hall of Fame

By Jonathan Petty

Dr. Richard Fountain, professor of piano and associate dean of the School of Creative Arts at Wayland Baptist University has been inducted in the Steinway and Sons...

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Comic Books, Costumes, Games and More at Way-Con

By Jonathan Petty

If you’re looking for a little “nerd” culture and a way to connect with others who love comic books, science fiction, table-top games, video games, costumes and...

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Wayland and FBC Host CEO of Baptist World Alliance

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University and First Baptist Church in Plainview are hosting Dr. Elijah Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the Baptist World Alliance, on Nov. 3 as the...

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Wayland Choirs to Perform Fall Concert

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University’s International Choir and the Wayland Singers will combine for a special fall concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Harral Memorial...

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SHRM Student Chapter Collecting Socks for Vets

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University’s student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is collecting Socks for Vets as one of its community service projects...

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Veteran Honored as Distinguished Alumni

By Teresa Young

A graduate of Wayland Baptist University was honored by his alma mater during a Sept. 30 alumni gathering in the city. Jack De Forrest III was named Distinguished...

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Mraovic Posters Selected for International Show

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University professor of graphic arts Dejan Mraovic is once again putting his work on display, this time by having three posters selected for the...

September

9 articles

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WBU Donates $1,000 to Veteran's Relief

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University employees in Wichita Falls recently raised $1,000 to benefit the Base Camp Lindsey project of the North Texas Veteran’s Relief Fund (NTVRF).

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Ceja Receives CIC/UPS Scholarship

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Wayland Baptist University student Vanessa Ceja, a junior from Winters, CA, majoring in biological science, has been selected to receive a CIC/UPS Scholarship provided...

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World Class Pianist to Perform in Plainview

By Jonathan Petty

Heralded as an “intensely expressive” performer of “cutting edge” programming, pianists Paul Barnes will bring his particular style of keyboard magnificence to Wayland...

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Bullion Addresses WBU Students in Chapel

By Jonathan Petty

Clayton Bullion, who is the Evangelism Discipleship and Multiplication Catalyst for the Texas Baptists Collegiate Ministry, addressed Wayland Baptist University...

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Wayland Hosting Scholars Day

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University is hosting a special Scholars Day on Sept. 20, inviting students who have demonstrated strong academic performances in the high school...

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Xcel Energy Grant Funds Equipment in WBU 3D Lab

By Jonathan Petty

The School of Mathematics and Sciences at Wayland Baptist University continues to benefit from a $370,000 grant issued to 50 non-profit organizations and educational...

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Epp Races to Publication with Her Design Project

By Jonathan Petty

Anna Epp, a senior graphic design major at Wayland Baptist University, is adding to her portfolio as she prepares to step into the real world of graphic design once...

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Wayland Lubbock Hosting Golf Tournament

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University in Lubbock will host a 4-person scramble golf tournament at Hillcrest Country Club on Monday, Oct. 4. All proceeds will benefit WBU-Lubbock.

August

12 articles

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Wayland Hosts The Gathering

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University and Texas Baptists co-hosted The Gathering last Friday and Saturday, inviting pastors and their families to join in a time of fellowship,...

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Mendoza Finds the Key to Reaching Today's Students

By Jonathan Petty

Ask any teacher and they will tell you the true reward of the profession is when they can finally connect with a student and see that the lessons they are teaching are...

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WBU Nursing Students Shine

By Jonathan Petty

The School of Nursing at Wayland Baptist University is celebrating a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam for the May 2021 graduating class.

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Wayland Focused on Christian Faith in 2021-22

By Jonathan Petty

With face masks in place and the threat of the COVID pandemic still present, Wayland Baptist University faculty, staff and administration gathered on Wednesday as a...

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Jimmy Dean Museum Marks Dean's 93rd Birthday

By Jonathan Petty

August 10 would have been the 93rd birthday for Jimmy Dean. The late entertainer and sausage mogul was born in 1928 in Olton. As a young boy, he moved to the Seth Ward...

July

6 articles

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WBU Introduces Jarratt as Interim Dean

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University has named Dr. Judy Jarratt the Interim Executive Director and Campus Dean of the Lubbock campus.

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Epp, Alison, Mraovic Impress in Oklahoma Contest

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University graphic design students Madeline Alison and Anna Epp each had artwork selected as part of the 15 best posters in the Create Challenge...

June

8 articles

May

7 articles

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Crews, Funderburke Receive Citizenship Award

By Jonathan Petty

Wayland Baptist University’s student awards were presented a little differently this year as COVID protocol prevented a large chapel gathering to recognize students ....

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Trustees Increase Scholarship Funding

By Jonathan Petty

The Wayland Baptist University Board of Trustees recently approved a $57.2 million budget for the 2021-22 school year, including an additional $700,000 for merit-based...

April

6 articles

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Vinson Art Acknowledged in Iraq

By Jonathan Petty

Sitting in your Graphic Design I class during your first semester of college, chances are you aren’t thinking about publishing one of your class projects in an...

March

4 articles

February

7 articles

January

11 articles