William Carey Crusaders fell just short in their pursuit of the NAIA Avista World Series
After a historic 2024 baseball season, the William Carey Crusaders fell just short in their pursuit of the NAIA Avista World Series. Making…
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WCU nursing graduates post 100 percent NCLEX pass rate
In February, more than 60 nursing students graduated from William Carey University campuses in Hattiesburg, Tradition/Biloxi, and Baton Rouge, La. The university has received word that this group of new registered nurses went on to achieve a 100 percent pass…
WCU names Dr. Cassandra Conner associate provost
William Carey University announces the promotion of Dr. Cassandra Conner to associate provost for distance learning. As she assumes this new role, she will also remain vice president of the Tradition campus, a position she has held since 2021. As…
William Carey brings home double SSAC tournament titles in the form of both baseball and softball programs
Both William Carey University's baseball and softball teams were quite busy on the diamond Saturday. The Carey baseball team…
Spring Break: WCU sponsors two mission trips
William Carey University sponsored two missionary trips over Spring Break 2024. Students and faculty from Cooper School of Missions & Ministry Studies and the Baptist Student Union traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The team visited the International Baptist Theological Seminary…
March 23: Auditions for Carey Dinner Theatre’s 50th season
Carey Dinner Theatre’s 50th anniversary 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 23,…
William Carey University women's tennis wins sportsmanship award
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced William Carey University as the winner of the 2024 Women's Team Sportsmanship Award. The award is presented each year to the team that displays expectational sportsmanship, character, and ethical conduct during the ITA NAIA National…
U.S. Army Ranger whose actions were shown in "Black Hawk Down" speaking at Camp Shelby
William Carey University will be honoring the military with an event at Camp Shelby on February 1. The event is open to the military community and to the public. The guest speaker is retired U.S. Army Ranger Jeff Struecker who…
Asbury Foundation awards $7 million grant to WCU Health Sciences
A major gift from the Asbury Foundation will help ensure that William Carey University’s College of Health Sciences can attract and retain high-quality faculty members to train the next generation of health care professionals. “The Asbury Foundation has taken the…
William Carey University placed on brief lockdown earlier today
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at approximately 10 a.m., Hattiesburg Police officers responded to shots fired in the 600 Block of Tuscan Ave., near William Carey University in Hattiesburg. There were no injuries in the incident. Two juveniles were arrested…
William Carey president discusses first 100 days of his term
William Carey University’s newest president has had a busy first 100 days in office. President Dr. Ben Burnett, who took office in August, says the first…
William Carey offering Mississippi Educator License Renewal classes
With teachers in high demand, the last thing we want is currently-licensed teachers to lose their certification. That’s what William Carey’s School of Education is trying to prevent.…
William Carey hosts retirement party for President Dr. Tommy King
William Carey University Tradition Campus hosted a retirement reception today for the school’s president of 15 years. Friends, faculty, and former students gathered at the school…
William Carey Tradition campus scholarship dinner
William Carey University Tradition Campus is looking forward to hosting their scholarship dinner. It is scheduled to be held April 26th at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center and…
Conference held today to discuss teacher shortage
A teacher shortage has been affecting our state. Today, William Carey University held its first ever teacher shortage conference at the Tradition Campus in Biloxi. For over five years,…
William Carey Pharmacy students continue education on the Coast
Both William Carey University’s School of Pharmacy and Memorial Hospital have worked to develop healthcare professionals on the Coast and keeping them on the Coast. When two…
William Carey School of Pharmacy receives full accreditation
The William Carey University School of Pharmacy has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. William Carey is one of only a few accelerated pharmacy…
William Carey University School of Pharmacy receives full accreditation
The William Carey University School of Pharmacy has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Located at WCU’s Tradition campus, the School of Pharmacy is one of only a handful of accelerated programs in the country.…
William Carey closing Tuesday due to threat of severe weather
Due to the threat of severe weather, offices on both the Hattiesburg and Tradition (Biloxi) campus will close at 3 p.m. today. Night classes will not meet on either campus.
Harrison County School District and William Carey offering ‘Grow your Own’ agreement
In an effort to end the shortage of teachers in our state, the Harrison County School District and William Carey University partnered up today, signing a ‘Grow your Own’ agreement. The agreement allows for selected Harrison County…
Offices of the Hattiesburg and Tradition campuses of William Carey closed tonight
Due to impending hazardous weather the William Carey University Hattiesburg campus will be closed on Monday, February 15. Professional schools will set their own schedules. In light of the strong possibility of ice on roadways and the freezing temperatures tonight,…
William Carey University posts record-breaking enrollment for third straight semester
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — After record-breaking summer and fall enrollments, William Carey University has posted yet another record – its largest winter enrollment in the history of the university. The school welcomed students back this week with an overall 8…
William Carey Tradition Campus prepares for first day of class
The faculty and staff members of William Carey Tradition Campus are ready for students to begin classes at the end of August amidst the effects of COVID-19. With classes beginning in two weeks, the university is continuing to prepare to…