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Author: Robert Scott

The W to celebrate first-generation students

Published: 30 October 2023
Written by Robert Scott
Categories: Academic Affairs, News, Student Affairs

Mississippi University for Women’s Office of Student Life, in conjunction with the Student Success Center, will host an event celebrating first-generation students from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Cochran Ballroom. “Schools across the nation will celebrate their first-generation students for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration. This day…

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The W’s nursing, culinary programs among best in the country according to Niche rankings

Published: 24 October 2023
Written by Robert Scott
Categories: Business & Professional Studies, News, Nursing & Health Sciences

Mississippi University for Women prides itself on the quality education it provides to its students. The latest rankings from Niche.com have The W ranked among the best programs in the country as well as the state of Mississippi for 2024. Niche utilizes data provided by the United States Department of…

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Damms named Owl Star

Published: 16 October 2023
Written by Robert Scott
Categories: News

Kelsey Damms, library associate for public services at Mississippi University for Women’s Fant Memorial Library, is the recipient of the Owl Star award for the third quarter. “To win the Owl Star award is a great honor. It was a big surprise for me, and it makes me feel appreciated,”…

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The W to unveil historic marker honoring first African American students

Published: 16 October 2023
Written by Robert Scott
Categories: Arts & Sciences, News, Women's Mission

African American undergraduate students Diane Hardy, Barbara Turner and Laverne Greene, and graduate students Jacqueline Edwards, Mary Flowers and Eula Houser, stepped foot on the campus of Mississippi University for Women in 1966, facing all manner of ridicule to open the door for future generations of African American students. The…

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