William Woods University holds first presidential inauguration in 32 years

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ)

Dr. Jeremy Moreland was installed as the 13th president of William Woods University in a ceremony with the William Woods community, the WWU Board of Trustees, University alumni and supporters, and state and local leaders.

“I join you today both humbled and in awe of the magnitude and privilege of the responsibility before me,” said President Moreland in his inaugural address today. “It is with immense gratitude and honor that I accept the charge given to me as the 13th President of William Woods University.”

President Moreland joined William Woods from St. Thomas University where he was serving as provost and chief academic officer. Dr. Moreland’s past positions also included serving as provost and chief academic officer at the University of the Rockies and academic dean and executive director, associate dean and doctoral research faculty of the School of Advanced Studies at the University of Phoenix.

The ceremony was the first William Woods presidential inauguration in 32 years.