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Author: Tyler Wheat

EAC report card now available

Published: 29 October 2025
Written by Tyler Wheat
Categories: Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

Established by the Legislature in 2010, the Educational Achievement Council annually provides benchmarks toward national educational goals for each university in the Mississippi higher educational system. The EAC report card has recently been released, detailing each university’s progress in increasing the educational attainment and skill levels of the state’s working-age…

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The W Celebrates transfer students during National Transfer Student Week

Published: 20 October 2025
Written by Tyler Wheat
Categories: News, Student Affairs

Mississippi University for Women will celebrate transfer students in recognition of National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 20–24. The celebration, hosted by The W’s Student Success Center and themed “A Spook-tacular Path to Success: The Transfer Way,” will feature a series of events designed to support, recognize and engage transfer students.

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The W receives $140k grant to support future Mississippi teachers

Published: 9 October 2025
Written by Tyler Wheat
Categories: Education, Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

Mississippi University for Women has received a $140,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) through its Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program, covering tuition, books and fees for 10 teacher candidates. “This grant directly advances the School of Education’s mission to prepare highly effective, reflective and service-oriented educators who…

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Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences recognized among top 4% of U.S. nursing schools

Published: 8 October 2025
Written by Tyler Wheat
Categories: Faculty & Staff Announcements, News, Nursing & Health Sciences

Mississippi University for Women’s Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences continues to rank among the top programs in the nation and lead the state in nursing education. Niche.com recently recognized The W among the top-10 public universities and colleges and No. 29 in its 2026 Best Colleges for Nursing…

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HR News

Published: 7 October 2025
Written by Tyler Wheat
Categories: Faculty & Staff Announcements

Open Enrollment is here, and the Office of Human Resources at Mississippi University for Women is ready to assist W employees with their health insurance needs. The 2025 Open Enrollment period runs from Oct. 1-31. Open Enrollment is a set, yearly period where individuals can sign up for, make needed…

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