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Author: Tyler Wheat

Historic philanthropy establishes the Bill and Jo-Ann Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Published: 13 November 2023
Written by Tyler Wheat
Categories: News, Nursing & Health Sciences

With the recent commitment of the largest legacy gift in university history, philanthropists Bill and Jo-Ann Vandergriff continue unprecedented support for Mississippi University for Women’s nursing students. Dr. Brandy Larmon, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Jo-Ann Vandergriff; Andrea Stevens, director of Development & Alumni Relations; and…

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The W announces inaugural recipients of Faculty Research and Creative Activity Awards

Published: 13 November 2023
Written by Tyler Wheat
Categories: Academic Affairs, News

Mississippi University for Women celebrated the invaluable contributions made by faculty with the awarding of Faculty Research and Creative Activity Awards, Friday, Nov. 3. The awards encompass recognition for early career research and creative activities, as well as sustained contributions throughout an academic career. Nominations for the awards were evaluated…

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Patricia Caston assumes role of director of sponsored and collaborative projects

Published: 6 November 2023
Written by Tyler Wheat
Categories: Academic Affairs, News

Mississippi University for Women has named Patricia Caston as director of sponsored and collaborative projects at Mississippi University for Women. In this position, Caston will work with faculty, staff and administration to develop grant proposals, coordinate grant-funded programs for agencies, institutions, local government and collaborate with external agencies to identify…

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Despite enrollment decline W leads the state in degree completion

Published: 2 November 2023
Written by Tyler Wheat
Categories: News

Once again, Mississippi University for Women is the state leader in degree completion. And while overall headcount was down, enrollment of first-time freshmen has increased. For fall 2023, the university enrolled 2,227 students, accounting for a 4.8% drop in unduplicated enrollment. First-time freshmen increased by 27%.  “Within the overall decrease…

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