William Carey University offering new PhD in neurodiverse studies
Starting in January, William Carey University will offer a PhD in neurodiverse studies, the first and only program of its kind in the United States. Faculty from…
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William Carey University sees historic enrollment growth for fall 2025
William Carey University is celebrating historic growth for the fall 2025 semester. Over 6,000 students have enrolled. That’s 14 percent overall increase in graduate and undergraduate…
William Carey University receiving national recognition
According to money.com, William Carey University is ranked first among four-year schools in Mississippi. Several factors, including quality of education and affordability, were taken into consideration. Here to talk about…
Money.com ranks William Carey University first among Mississippi schools
William Carey University has ranked high on Money.com’s Best College in America list. William Carey takes the number one spot for Mississippi’s four-year schools. Requirements for the ranking…
Fall registration open now at William Carey University
Fall registration is open at William Carey University campuses in Hattiesburg, Biloxi and Baton Rouge, La. The fall semester starts Monday, Aug. 18. "We invite you to move forward with purpose at William Carey. Fall 2025 marks our transition to…
William Carey names vice president for student engagement
William Carey University has stepped up its campus life game with the promotion of Dr. Wesley Dykes to vice president for student engagement. This newly created position expands his earlier role leading the recruitment of potential students to include enhancing…
William Carey University Athletics recognized as a Top 5 NAIA Athletic Department
We've got some exciting news for William Carey Athletics! The Crusader athletic department was recently recognized as one of the…
Mississippi seeing a shortage of physical therapists
Mississippi is facing a growing shortage of physical therapists, a new study predicts the problem will only get worse over the next decade. One university is launching a program to…
William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett gives presentation on the Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett made his way to the Coast Thursday to give a presentation. Dr. Burnett was…
Fire department asking for help naming engine serving William Carey area
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)-Calling all William Carey students and alum! The Hattiesburg Fire Department is asking the WCU community to help name the newest fire engine.…
William Carey University announces new Vice President for Tradition Campus
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University's Tradition Campus is seeing some change this summer. Longtime educator Dr. Cassandra Conner is retiring, with Dr. Ladd Taylor stepping in as…
William Carey University shares growth on campuses
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University leaders are talking about more growth on the horizon at both the Hattiesburg and Tradition Campuses. In Hattiesburg, work has begun on a…
William Carey University announces milestones for osteopathic medicine program
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- Officials with William Carey University announce major milestones for the university's osteopathic medicine program. According to an assessment by U.S. News and World Report, William…
WCU’s David Weldon wins national pharmacy award
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) has announced the recipients of its top awards for 2025. Dr. David Weldon, dean of the William Carey University School of Pharmacy, received the 2025 AACP Rufus A. Lyman Award, which recognizes…
March 29: Auditions for Carey Dinner Theatre’s 51st season
Carey Dinner Theatre’s 51st season opens in July – and the first step in this long tradition is choosing performers, backstage designers/technicians, and front-of-house workers. Auditions for cast members and interviews for crew will be held Saturday, March 29, starting…
Carey Opera presents “The Pirates of Penzance”
William Carey University’s Carey Opera & Musical Theater will present its spring opera, “The Pirates of Penzance,” March 4 and March 6 at Thomas Fine Arts Center. Curtain time is 7 p.m. “The Pirates of Penzance” is a two-act comic…
Opening at Lucile Parker Gallery: “Evolution as an Artist”
The Lucile Parker Gallery at William Carey University is hosting an exhibit of work by Johnnie Maberry called “Evolution as an Artist.” A tribute to Black History Month, the show will be open Feb. 4 – March 6. Maberry is…
William Carey University president talks expansion, impact on state
William Carey University had some good news and good numbers to share Tuesday when it presented the findings of a 10-year economic impact analysis. The university announced an economic impact…
William Carey University holding Illuminating Tradition event
The William Carey University Tradition Campus is hosting their illuminating event. Head out from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening. The event has been moved indoors due to expected…
William Carey University illuminating the tradition campus
Jenifer Freridge and Grace Smith with William Carey are in studio to talk about a WCU tradition and a way to give back. For more information about events at…
Celebrate the season with William Carey University
William Carey University will present three Christmas events in December – “Carey by Candlelight,” “Keyboards at Christmas,” and “A Carey Christmas.” All showcase the work of talented students from the Winters School of Music. “We look forward to presenting these…
WCU wins awards at 2024 MSHIMA Conference
William Carey University’s Health Information Management program came away from this summer’s 2024 MSHIMA Conference with three major awards. MSHIMA stands for Mississippi Health Information Management Association. Its 800 members work in many health care settings, including hospitals, insurance companies,…
Waffle House musical being performed at William Carey
William Carey University is presenting an original play titled "Waffle House: The Musical." The performance runs through July 27th. Shows are performed at the Joe & Virginia Tatum…
Mississippi: Rural Schools Collaborative’s newest regional hub
Rural Schools Collaborative, a national network of educators and resources, has admitted Mississippi as its newest regional hub – thanks to a partnership between William Carey University and Mississippi State University. “Through this joint effort, our goal is clear –…