Sarah Wisdom Named President of William Woods University

Sarah Wisdom has been named the fourteenth president of William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. She will begin her presidency on July 1.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, William Woods University enrolls more than 1,300 undergraduate students, 59 percent of whom are women. The university also has a graduate population of roughly 700 students.

Dr. Wisdom has served as an educator and administrator at New Bloomfield R-III Schools in Missouri for over two decades, including the past nine years as superintendent. Under her leadership, the district received state and national recognition for its innovative thinking and smart budgeting practices. Earlier in her tenure, Dr. Wisdom served as the district’s special education director.

“I am humbled and honored to serve as the next president of William Woods University,” said Dr. Wisdom. “From the moment I enrolled as an undergraduate, I knew the Woods was more than a campus, it was home. It is a community rooted in tradition, strengthened by resilience, and united by a commitment to preparing students for successful lives and careers. As we look to the future, we will honor this legacy — even as we pursue academic innovation and institutional growth.”

Dr. Wisdom received her bachelor’s degree in political and legal studies, master of education degree, educational specialist degree, and doctorate, all from William Woods University.

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