On an ordinary weekday around 5 p.m., downtown Oskaloosa begins to empty as workers leave for the day. During event season, William Penn University sociology professor Michael O. Johnston noticed […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/quietness-should-not-be-mistaken-for-emptiness/The William Penn University Association of Student-Athletes was recently recognized for its tremendous efforts on campus and in the community as it was named a 2025-2026 Heart of America Athletic […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/william-penn-named-heart-asa-chapter-school-of-the-year/William Penn University (WPU) is preparing to welcome more than 300 parents, family members, and friends to Oskaloosa for Parent/Family Weekend, September 18-19, and local businesses are invited to help […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/family-weekend-community/William Penn University and Musco Sports Lighting are teaming up to bring an exciting evening of football, entertainment, and community celebration to Oskaloosa with the Musco Night football game on […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/musco-night/What began as a personal gift to William Penn University President John Ottosson has grown into one of his favorite traditions during his time at Penn. The story began with […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/president-ottossons-tradition/For many adults, earning a college degree can feel like something that has to wait until life slows down. Between full-time careers, raising children, and everyday responsibilities, finding time for […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/william-penn-university-online-program-helps-working-professional-turn-no-right-time-into-the-right-time/(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University is pleased to announce that Miguel Paredes has joined the Office of Advancement as the University’s new Director of Donor Relations. Paredes brings more than […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/william-penn-university-welcomes-miguel-paredes-as-director-of-donor-relations/At William Penn University, helping students reach their full potential is not an afterthought. It is an intentional, evolving commitment rooted in care, connection, and accountability. That commitment is embodied […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/a-new-chapter-for-student-success/William Penn University is pleased to announce the following students that have received recognition for the Dean’s List during the Spring 2026 semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/deans-list-spring-2026/William Penn University is pleased to announce the following students that have received recognition for the President’s List during the Spring 2026 semester. To be included on the President’s List, […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/presidents-list-spring-2026/