Mike Darby Honored

Mark Darby Honorary Doctorate

At the Warner University Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, April 27, 2019, Chairman of the WU Board of Trustees Michael Darby was honored with an honorary doctorate for his years of service to Warner University.    “My father, Dr. H. Darrel Darby and I have had the privilege of serving on the Warner Board of Trustees … Read Post

Warner Cares Day 2019

WCD Stirring Waters project

The seventh annual Warner Cares Day took place on Wednesday April 3rd, 2019, with over 450 faculty, staff, and students taking the day off from work and study to help make an impact in Warner’s home community of Lake Wales. Starting the morning at the little league baseball field, the group of volunteers gathered for … Read Post

Let’s Hit It Out of the Park for Warner’s 50th!

Baseball player running

We’re excited and blessed to be able to share some BIG news for Warner University baseball! Because of the generosity of a faithful donor, we have kicked off a matching campaign to completely renovate the baseball stadium. We started the campaign with a matching challenge of $500,000 from a generous supporter… and with the help … Read Post

Citrus Label Signs Dedicated at WU’s Ag Complex

Keen Ladies

On March 1 Warner University officially became part of the Citrus Label Tour of Polk County! What started a few short years ago as an initiative to identify buildings, land, and families with significance to the citrus industry in Polk has grown to well over 15 locations. Warner University is honored to house two of … Read Post

Rod Shafer Announces Retirement After 43-Year Coaching Career

Rod Shafer

LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Coach Rod Shafer era draws close to an end as he has announced his retirement from 43 years of coaching football. The Warner University Royals Head Coach Rod Shafer will retire following the 2018 football season. Rod Shafer has come a very long way since the beginning of his career. … Read Post

Alumnus Spotlight: Bryan Scott

Bryan Scott

At Warner University we love to celebrate #MyWarner #MyStory and alumnus Bryan Scott has a story that is beyond belief! Bryan Scott attended one of Warner University’s satellite schools in Titusville, Florida, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management. At the time, Scott was working for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as a … Read Post