Construction and Improvements on EWC Campus this Fall
President Claudette H. Williams, Ed.D. announced the progress of numerous construction and improvement projects on EWC’s campus. After completing assessments and reviewing bids from contractors, President Williams and her administration are moving forward with plans to address over 20-years of deferred maintenance on EWC’s campus, utilizing the generous $1 million donation from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ward. <Full Story>

CSX CEO donates $1 million to Edward Waters College after presidential inauguration
By ADAM AASEN, The Florida Times Union

The history of Edward Waters College is full of struggles and successes. Even early in its history, the school faced problem such as financial issues and the Great Fire of 1901. Recently, the college has stuggled with declining enrollment, low graduation rates and a battle to win back its accreditation. <Full Story>

EWC Leader say ‘hiccups’ fixable
She is seeking funds to overcome the school's various problem
By BETH KORMANIK, The Florida Times Union

Edward Waters College President Claudette Williams came into the job knowing the challenges that the private, historically black institution faces. She will make her case – and make history – when she is inaugurated as the Jacksonville college’s 28^th and first female president Saturday. <Full Story>

Former Sheriff Nathaniel Glover and Alumnus of Edward Waters College
present a check for $10,000 to President Claudette H. Williams during
the St. Philips Episcopal Church honoring EWC which featured the
EWC Concert Choir and The H. Alvin Green Concert Chorale.

JSO Sheriff Campus/Community Walk Through

Greetings Edward Waters College Community! It is indeed a joy to have officially kicked off our 2008-2009 academic year and I have been delighted to see many of you engaged in enriching the legacy of Edward Waters College (EWC) each in your own valuable way. <Full Story>

EWC Presented Honorary Degrees to Five Special Guests at Commencement 2008

On Saturday, May 3, the Edward Waters College Board of Trustees and College administration welcomed five special guests to its 2008 Commencement ceremony. Each was honored with an honorary degree. <Full Story>

EWC president, guest of Army at 50^th Anniversary Daytona 500, meets Army Commanding General
By Cynthia Rivers-Womack, Public Affairs Specialist - Jacksonville Recruiting Battalion

Dr. Claudette Williams joined eight other special guests of the United States Army at the 50^th anniversary of the Daytona 500 on February 17, 2008. Dr. Williams is known as a Center of Influence or COI, in Army recruiting parlance. As a COI she is considered a person of leadership and prominence in the community and in her career field who can educate young people about the benefits and opportunities offered by joining the United States Army. <Full Story>

Photo Gallery

Inaugural Symphony Concert
Soiree
Inaugural Community Day
Inauguration Day
Alumni Choir
President's Luncheon
Worship Service

EWC gets to work on its image. The school has had its share of hard times, but is now focusing on its future.
By ADAM AASEN, The Times-Union

Claudette Williams, president of Edward Waters College, received a call recently from a prospective student who had heard the Jacksonville private school wasn’t accredited. The misconception stung her hard. “I said, 'That is as far from the truth as it could be,' " she said. <Full Story>

EWC Welcomed Downtown Kiwanis Club Members

Members from the Kiwanis Club of Downtown were welcomed onto EWC’s campus Monday, May 19 by Dr. Claudette Williams, President, Dr. Donna Oliver, Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Anna Hammond, Associate Provost/Dean of the College, and Angela Getter, Vice President of Institutional Advancement. <Full Story>

Pleased with support, she knows challenges await

By TIA MITCHELL, The Times-Union

Edward Waters College President Claudette Williams says she is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the Jacksonville community during her four months on the job. She credits assistance from local businesses, alumni, students and faculty for fueling a new optimism for the local private college's future. <Full Story>

Commencement 2008