Webber International University Celebrates First BSOTA Graduate to Pass National Board Exam
Babson Park, FL (February 5, 2026)– Webber International University proudly celebrates Samantha Wilson, a recent graduate from its Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (BSOTA) program. Samantha is the program’s first graduate to pass the National Board of Occupational Therapy Exam.Samantha stated, “I chose to major in Occupational Therapy Assistant after gaining early exposure to working with individuals with special needs during high school.”At the time she participated in events such as
Brake Burger and Vanguard team up for Spirit Night this Friday
Brake Burger Garage and The Vanguard School invite the community to come together this Friday for Vanguard Spirit Night supporting local students and local business. This Friday, community members are encouraged to dine at Brake Burger Garage in Lake Wales from 3pm to close. A portion of proceeds from Spirit Night will benefit The Vanguard School, a nonprofit boarding and day school serving local students in grades 6–12 who learn differently. Spirit Night is an easy, family-friendly way to support
Webber Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Babson Park, FL (February 2, 2026) – Webber International University is excited to announce the hire of Roderick Blackett as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Mr. Blackett brings 16 years of executive finance and operational leadership experience across the banking, transportation, logistics, and asset-intensive sectors. Most recently, he served in senior finance leadership roles overseeing large, multi-entity organizations with total revenues exceeding billions of dollars.Webber’s President, Dr. Nelson
After Decorated Career Webber’s Bowling Coach Set to Step Aside
Babson Park, FL (January 15, 2026)– The Kegel Training Center and Webber International Athletics have announced a change to the long-standing relationship between the Center and the School. Head Coach Del Warren will step down at the end of the 2025-26 season, and the school will move team operations from the Kegel brand to the Warrior Athletics brand. Webber and Kegel will remain partners as the team will continue to use the Kegel Center for training, and this move will help streamline administrative
