Long-time William Woods president Cutlip dies

Dr. Randall B. (Randy) Cutlip, who served as president of William Woods College for 20 years, died May 21, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 93.

“Dr. Cutlip’s leadership helped to set the stage for many of William Woods University’s successes. He was well loved by students, faculty and staff,” said Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett, president of William Woods University.

William Woods was one of three Disciples undergraduate institutions Cutlip served. Prior to his appointment as WWU’s 10th president in 1960, Cutlip served at Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) and Chapman College (now University).

During Cutlip’s years as president, William Woods moved from offering a two-year program of studies to a four-year baccalaureate program, and sororities were established on campus.

In line with the new career-oriented mission, in 1972 William Woods was the first school in the country to offer a baccalaureate in equestrian studies. Also during Cutlip’s tenure, the first paralegal program accredited by the American Bar Association was established.

After his retirement, Cutlip was named President Emeritus and was appointed to the William Woods Board of Trustees. He also served as a trustee of the Amy Shelton McNutt Charitable Trust, which has provided significant financial support to William Woods.

Eureka College named to national historic register

Eureka College has been designated as a Campus Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Park Service made the announcement June 14. The distinction recognizes the college’s record of achievement in education and its exceptional architecture, according to Jan Grimes, director of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, which administers the National Register program in Illinois.

“Eureka College’s ties to the history of education in Illinois and a number of historic buildings on campus were the main factors in its inclusion on this prestigious national list,” Grimes said.

Eureka College was founded as Walnut Grove Academy in 1848 by abolitionists who were members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It was chartered as Eureka College by the Illinois Legislature in 1855.

The architecture spans a number of popular styles from the past 150 years, including Italianate, Romanesque Revival, Colonial Revival and Collegiate Gothic Revival. The oldest remaining building on campus, Burrus Dickinson Hall, was constructed in 1858.

Other Disciples-related educational institutions included in National Park Service’s online listing include Bethany College and Drake University.

Horned Frog baseball makes historic post-season run

TCU’s baseball team finished the season ranked No. 3 in all four major polls, wrapping up the program’s most successful season. The Horned Frogs finished the year with an impressive 54-14 record, the second-most wins in Division I, and finished third in the College World Series.