Jeff Henderson, award-winning chef, New York Times bestselling author and television personality, will be the featured speaker for Mississippi University for Women’s 2025 Welty Gala at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus. Chef Jeff Henderson “It’s a privilege to host Chef Jeff Henderson…
Mississippi University for Women will launch a Master of Science in Culinary and Hospitality Education in fall 2025, making it one of the few such programs in the nation and the only one in Mississippi. Mississippi University for Women’s 40,000-square-foot Culinary Arts Institute is the largest purpose-built facility for culinary…
The Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association’s 2025 Alumni Award winners were honored during the university’s Homecoming Convocation April 5. The awards recognize W graduates who embody the spirit of service, leadership and excellence in their respective fields, showcasing the lasting impact of The W on its alumni and the…
After nearly a decade of service at Mississippi University for Women, Hillary Richardson has been promoted to dean of Library Services at Fant Memorial Library, effective June 1. Hillary Richardson “I am pleased that Hillary Richardson is our new Dean of Library Services. Her work reflects a deep commitment to…
Founded with two gifts of $1,000 in 1965, the MUW Foundation has united alumni, friends and community in support of Mississippi University for Women’s mission to provide quality, accessible education. “For six decades, the MUW Foundation has made a lasting impact on our students, faculty and campus,” said Nora…
