The W is a university of “we” – our students, our faculty, our staff, our alumni, our friends. We value the traditions of The Long Blue Line, and we pride ourselves on our “you’re part of our family” environment.
That family environment is part of the reason The W was named to the Chronicle of Higher Education’s Great Colleges To Work For Honor Roll eleven years in a row!. The University was recognized in the following categories: Collaborative Governance, Confidence in Senior Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Professional/Career Development Programs, Respect and Appreciation, Supervisor or Department Chair Relationship, Teaching Environment, and Tenure Clarity and Process.
Get Inspired
No matter your cultural interests, there is always something happening on The W’s campus.
From musical concerts in the beautifully restored Poindexter Music Hall to art exhibits in Eugenia Summer Gallery and theatrical performances in the Black Box Theatre to the Eudora Welty Writers Symposium each fall, there are more than 100 inspiring events to choose from. To make it even better, most events are free for faculty and staff of The W!
Healthy Lifestyles
We’ve got plenty of activities to help you meet your fitness goals – in beautiful, well-equipped facilities. Our Stark Recreation Center and adjoining Pohl Gym offer a 5,000-square-foot strength and conditioning room, three basketball/volleyball courts, an elevated three-lane indoor track, two racquetball courts, two aerobic studios, locker rooms, and an indoor, six-lane swimming pool.
Whether it’s a group class or a program tailored just for you, there’s something for every need. Choose from five program areas for exercise and overall health: aquatics, intramural sports, open recreation, special events, or overall wellness. And here’s the best news: the facilities and services we provide are Free to benefits eligible staff and faculty and very reasonably priced for your family members!
If you’re feeling a little under the weather, the Campus Health Center can provide walk-in care for you and your family. The Health Center is managed by the College of Nursing & Speech-Language Pathology and is staffed by Licensed Practicing Nurses. Most services provided are free of charge.
Dining Options
Serving every taste, MUW Dining Services offers a variety of options for meals on campus. The Nancy Hogarth Dining Center features daily hot-food specials, a short-order grill, pizza, pasta, and a healthy salad bar, along with many other menu items.
The Subway Café, located in the Charles Hogarth Student Center, has a range of fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, and coffees.
Simply To Go, located in Parkinson Hall, features a selection of grab-and-go lunches and coffee for those pressed for time.
Common Grounds, is the newest addition to the dining options. Located inside Fant Memorial Library, Common Grounds is a full-service coffee shop offering a range of Starbucks products.
A Culture of Caring
Community service is a big part of what it means to be a part of the Long Blue Line and it shows. Over the past four years students, faculty, and staff of The W have logged nearly one million hours of community service.