September 22, 2026William Penn University has received $35,000 in foundation grants toward a collaborative robot (cobot) system for its industrial technology and engineering programs, with a $25,000 grant from the Vermeer Charitable […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/william-penn-university-secures-35000-toward-collaborative-robotics-system-for-industrial-technology-and-engineering-programs/
September 15, 2026William Penn University will welcome alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2026, October 22–24. This year, the University is especially encouraging members of the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/william-penn-university-invites-alumni-back-for-homecoming-2026/
September 2, 2026On 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/
September 1, 2026The 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/
August 27, 2026William 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/
August 21, 2026William 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/
July 30, 2026For 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/
July 23, 2026(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/
July 1, 2026At 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/
