William Atwell

William Atwell, MSA

  • Military Science Department Chair
  • Professor of Military Science
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Education

  • Masters of Science, Administration with focus on Leadership (2018)
    Central Michigan University (MI)
  • Bachelors of Arts, Political Science (2007)
    Samford University (AL)

About Me

I’ve been all over the world as an active-duty Army officer, but this is my first time north of Washington DC. My family and I are getting used to the area and really enjoy it so far. This is my second position I’ve held where I’ve been fortunate enough to teach and mentor in the Army. In 2015, I started teaching at one of the Army’s Basic Officers Leadership Courses (BOLC) and was eventually placed in the charge of that course. We graduated an average of 45 Lieutenants every four months and ran up to 16 classes per year. I taught until 2017, when we moved to Fort Leavenworth, KS to attend the resident Command and General Staff College. Prior to coming to Widener, I was an advisor/consultant for senior-level organizations in the Army for two years.

Noteworthy

  • New Head of Widener ROTC Named

    Lt. Col. William Atwell has joined Widener University as the professor of military science and head of the military science department for the ROTC Dauntless Battalion at Widener.

    Prior to Atwell's arrival, he was stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where he served as an advisor/consultant for senior-level organizations in the U.S. Army.

    A native of Pensacola, Florida, Atwell graduated from Samford University with a bachelor of arts in political science. He earned his master’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University.

    Atwell was commissioned as a military intelligence officer and branch detailed to field artillery, serving his first few years in the Army as an artilleryman.

    Atwell has served in Germany, Iraq (in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom), Afghanistan (in support of Operation Enduring Freedom), as well as in several locations stateside, including in California where he worked with federal law enforcement agencies in counter-narcotic, counter-transnational organized crime, and counter-drug trafficking organization efforts.

    A highly decorated officer, Atwell’s awards and honors include: the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with C Device, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, as well as multiple unit and service ribbons. 

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