https://wwuowls.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for William Woods University Athleticsen-us60https://wwuowls.com/news/2024/4/5/woods-announces-historic-move-to-the-heart-of-america-conference.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2024/4/5/woods-announces-historic-move-to-the-heart-of-america-conference.aspxGeneral

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - William Woods University (WWU) has accepted an invitation to become a full member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart), beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, President Dr. Jeremy Moreland announced today. The historic move to a new conference officially ends a 31-year association for The Woods with the American Midwest Conference (AMC).]]>Graphic with WWU Athletics, Heart of America Athletic Conference and WWU university logosFri, 5 Apr 2024 15:00:00 CST211758https://wwuowls.com/news/2024/1/30/william-woods-university-announces-partnership-with-mammoth-construction-for-renovation-of-firley-soccer-field.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2024/1/30/william-woods-university-announces-partnership-with-mammoth-construction-for-renovation-of-firley-soccer-field.aspxGeneral, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Football, Flag Football

FULTON, Mo. - With the planned debut of Football and Flag Football during the 2024-25 academic year, William Woods University has partnered with Mammoth to renovate Firley Soccer Field, installing artificial turf in the venue to support men's and women's soccer alongside football in the fall and flag football in the spring.]]>A rendering of the planned renovation of Firley Soccer Field to accommodate the addition of Football and Flag Football for the 2024-25 academic year. The artificial turf features markings for American Football (white yard lines and hashmarks, black end zone area) as well as soccer (orange boundary lines, "Owls" script logo inside the six-yard box and the "WWU" mark inside the midfield circle); field is surrounded by bleachers with a press box at midfield on the west side. Locker room facilities are depicted to the southwest (upper right) of the field.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:45:00 CST211657https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/4/wwu-baseball-tallies-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/4/wwu-baseball-tallies-four-on-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxBaseball, General

GREENWOOD, Ind. - After a strong showing at the conference and national level in 2026, the William Woods Baseball team continues to impress. Four members were named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® team, a new high for the baseball program.]]>2026 Baseball Academic All-DistrictThu, 4 Jun 2026 09:34:00 CST112934https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/1/general-kent-named-wwu-director-of-sports-medicine.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/6/1/general-kent-named-wwu-director-of-sports-medicine.aspxGeneral

FULTON, Mo.- William Woods University Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacob Kent as the new Director of Sports Medicine. This position is responsible for the oversight and leadership of the athletic training facility and staff and is replacing the former Head Athletic Trainer Position. The alteration of title illustrates William Woods' commitment to progress and innovation within the field.]]>Kent Named WWU Director of Sports MedicineMon, 1 Jun 2026 10:29:00 CST212933https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/7/general-baumhoer-melo-named-wwu-student-athlete-of-the-month.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/4/7/general-baumhoer-melo-named-wwu-student-athlete-of-the-month.aspxGeneral, Softball, Men's Tennis

FULTON, Mo.- Taylor Baumhoer and Duarte Melo were named William Woods Athletics Student-Athletes of the Month for March 2026. Both athletes put up amazing numbers throughout the month, capped off by at least one Heart of America Athletic Conference Player of the Week Award.]]>Baumhoer, Melo named WWU Student-Athlete of the MonthTue, 7 Apr 2026 11:41:00 CST212873https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/3/19/general-wwu-athletics-partners-with-athletic-solutions-for-nil-marketplace.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/3/19/general-wwu-athletics-partners-with-athletic-solutions-for-nil-marketplace.aspxGeneral

LENEXA, Kan.- Athletic Solutions is proud to announce the launch of its newly enhanced fan shop platform, designed to deliver a modern, scalable e-commerce experience for collegiate athletic programs, student-athletes, and fans nationwide.]]>Athletic Solutions AnnouncementThu, 19 Mar 2026 13:55:00 CST212834https://wwuowls.com/news/2026/3/5/baseball-diamond-sports-sweep-student-athlete-of-the-month-honors.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2026/3/5/baseball-diamond-sports-sweep-student-athlete-of-the-month-honors.aspxBaseball, General, Softball

FULTON, Mo.- William Woods University diamond sports sweep February Student-Athlete of the Month honors with Softball's Lexi Lewis and Baseball's Kaden Kinsler earning the awards.]]>Diamond Sports Sweep Student-Athlete of the Month Honors (Lewis, Kinsler Named Student-Athlete of the Month)Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:30:00 CST112801https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/9/29/general-dworak-named-heart-defensive-player-of-the-week.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/9/29/general-dworak-named-heart-defensive-player-of-the-week.aspxGeneral, Men's Soccer

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.- The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced their player of the week winners for this past week with William Woods' keeper Matthew Dworak receiving Men's Defensive Player of the Week sponsored by WinWon.]]>Dworak Defender of the Week for HeartMon, 29 Sep 2025 14:26:00 CST212622https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/9/4/general-william-woods-athletics-partners-with-influxer.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/9/4/general-william-woods-athletics-partners-with-influxer.aspxGeneral

The William Woods University Department of Athletics has partnered with Influxer, providing student-athletes the opportunity to monetize on their name, image and likeness (NIL) by allowing fans to purchase personalized merchandise.]]>William Woods Athletics Partners With InfluxerThu, 4 Sep 2025 10:00:00 CST212583https://wwuowls.com/news/2025/7/30/general-wwu-athletics-receives-silver-champions-of-character-five-star-institution.aspxhttps://wwuowls.com/news/2025/7/30/general-wwu-athletics-receives-silver-champions-of-character-five-star-institution.aspxGeneral

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - William Woods University received 2024-25 Silver Champions of Character® Five-Star Award honors, announced the NAIA in a release Tuesday.]]>WWU Athletics Receives Silver Champions of Character® Five-Star InstitutionWed, 30 Jul 2025 08:58:00 CST212551