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Author: Robert Scott

The W continues focus on first-gen students with conference attendance

Published: 1 August 2024
Written by Robert Scott
Categories: Academic Affairs, News

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Representatives from Mississippi University for Women’s Student Success Center recently attended the Conference for First-Generation Student Success, sponsored NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), held June 23-25 in Anaheim, California. The W’s Kelly Hollowell, curriculum developer, and Dr. Clear Moore, director of the Student Success Center,…

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Bill Vandergriff Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Mississippi University for Women

Published: 29 July 2024
Written by Robert Scott
Categories: Academic Affairs, News, Nursing & Health Sciences

Bill Vandergriff has been awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Mississippi University for Women in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to various fields throughout his career. Bill Vandergriff encourages graduates during the Summer Commencement Ceremony to embrace the wisdom of the past while moving forward. “As…

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Summer Commencement set for July 26

Published: 19 July 2024
Written by Robert Scott
Categories: Academic Affairs, News

Mississippi University for Women will celebrate graduates during summer commencement Friday, July 26 at 11 a.m. in Rent Auditorium, Whitfield Hall, on The W’s campus. The ceremony will feature students graduating from the Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Professional…

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W STEM course returns to Plymouth Bluff

Published: 3 July 2024
Written by Robert Scott
Categories: News

Mississippi University for Women’s science department recently returned to Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center with 30 students for the 2024 STEM summer course, June 17-21. Instructor of biology Michael Dodson speaks to students at the STEM summer course. The course, which was for students ages 9-14, included a variety of hands-on…

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