Owen Williams

Transylvania President Owen Williams To Resign Amid Controversy Over Tenure Decisions, Leadership

Josh James — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:12:30 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The president of Transylvania University has announced he is stepping down after the upcoming school year. The move comes in the wake of student protests and a vote of “no confidence” in his leadership by the faculty.

Transylvania Faculty And Trustees Split Over President's Performance

Josh James — Tue, 28 May 2013 19:09:37 +0000

Increasing tensions at Transylvania University have led to a vote of “no confidence” in University President Owen Williams’ leadership by Transy faculty.

Rising Tensions On Display At Transylvania University

Josh James — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:19:01 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Confusion over recent tenure decisions and accusations of a growing disconnect between the administration and faculty and students are increasing tensions at Transylvania University.

Transy President Outlines Pivotal 2020 Plan

WUKY Staff — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:40:00 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Normally on a Monday we would talk to one of Central Kentucky's mayors, but because it's Presidents' Day, we decided to spend the morning talking with a president. Mr. Obama was a little busy so WUKY's Alan Lytle made the short trip over to the Transylvania University campus to talk with President Owen Williams about the school's newly released 2020 Strategic Plan.