William Woods announces 14th president after more than a year long search

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

After more than a year of searching, William Woods University has announced its next president.

Sarah Wisdom was announced on Wednesday as the university's 14th president in a joint release. She currently works as the Superintendent of New Bloomfield R-III.

The New Bloomfield Board of Education has accepted her resignation as superintendent, according to the announcement. She has worked at the district for 21 years.

Wisdom said she is humbled and honored to serve as the next president of the same school she received her undergraduate in a statement.

"It is a community rooted in tradition, strengthened by resilience, and united by a commitment to preparing students for successful lives and careers," Wisdom said in a statement. "As we look to the future, we will honor this legacy – even as we pursue academic innovation and institutional growth.”

William Woods current president, Romaine Seguin, will return to her previous role as Chair of the William Woods Board of Trustees. Seguin has been serving as the acting president since Dec. 2024 after the former leader resigned.

Wisdom will take over as president on June 30, according to the joint announcement.