Mississippi University for Women’s Community Read committee has announced Percival Everett’s Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel “James,” as the 2026-27 community read selection. “I can’t think of a better title to discuss the same year of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding,” said Hillary Richardson, dean…
Mississippi University for Women’s public health programs, part of the Department of Health and Kinesiology, will host the Healthy Beginnings Fair Thursday, Aug. 6, from 4-6 p.m. in the Pohl Gymnasium lobby. The community event will bring together families, health professionals and organizations to share resources that promote healthy…
Mississippi University for Women has been named to Money’s 2026 Best Colleges in America list, recognizing the university for quality education, affordability and student outcomes. “Another independent ranking agency has found The W to be the top performer in the state and among the leading institutions in the…
The School of Education at Mississippi University for Women is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Nov. 11-13. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related…
Survivor, advocate and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Smart will inspire audiences as the featured speaker at Mississippi University for Women’s 2026 Welty Gala at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus. Elizabeth Smart “Each year, the Welty Gala celebrates stories…
