property was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and classes were held in other facilities until the William Carey University-Tradition Campus opened in August 2009. Located off Highway 67 in Biloxi, it is the center of the 4,800-acre Tradition Planned Community.
On August 14, 2006, William Carey University celebrated its centennial. This day also marked the transition of William Carey College to William Carey University.
On January 21, 2017, the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine was severely damaged after being struck by an EF3 tornado, as was nearly every building on campus.
== Accreditation ==
William Carey University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral degrees. It is also accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) for its business and management programs offered through the School of Business.
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