Growing up in the Bahamas, De’Avae Adderley always dreamed of pursuing higher education abroad—a dream that wasn’t easily attainable for many students in her community. ‘Not many students get the […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/deavae-adderley-breaking-barriers-and-building-bridges-in-engineering-and-athletics/As William Penn University celebrated the birthday of its namesake last week, one faculty member shared a particularly meaningful connection to the man behind the name. For Jennifer Crull, Co-Chair […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/carrying-forward-a-legacy-professor-jennifer-crull-reflects-on-her-familys-ties-to-william-penn/When Destiny Kiddoo first heard about William Penn University, attending wasn’t part of her plan. She had intended to start at a community college closer to home when her jazz […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/coming-full-circle-destiny-kiddoos-journey-from-student-to-adjunct-professor-at-william-penn-university/William Penn University (WPU), Oskaloosa Community Schools, and Mahaska Health have joined forces to bring VALD ForceDecks technology to Oskaloosa — a powerful tool that enhances athletic performance, improves injury […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/collaboration-brings-cutting-edge-sports-technology-to-william-penn-university-and-the-oskaloosa-community/William Penn University is proud to announce several key promotions that mark a strategic investment in leadership, innovation, and student-centered growth. Four respected faculty members—Javin Sword, Dr. Samantha Allen Wright, […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/appointment-of-associate-deans/William Penn will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, September 2. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/closed-for-labor-day/When Xavier Edwards, an incoming freshman at William Penn University, made the decision to attend his mother’s alma mater, it wasn’t just about basketball — it was a practical choice […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/following-in-her-footsteps-xavier-edwards-continues-his-mothers-william-penn-legacy/William Penn University is proud to announce one of its most dynamic and forward-looking academic offerings to date: the Leadership major with an emphasis in Media & Technology. This cutting-edge […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/new-leadership-major-prepares-students-for-the-digital-age/At first glance, Marcelino Edwards’ journey to William Penn University might seem like a classic sports tale — a young man with hoop dreams chasing a basketball scholarship. But as […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/more-than-the-game-marcelinos-journey-at-william-penn/William Penn University is pleased to announce the following students that have received recognition for the Dean’s List during the Spring 2025 semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, […]
https://www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/deans-list-spring-2025/