Mississippi University for Women presents "The Times that Try Men's Souls," the third episode from the new Ken Burns documentary, The American Revolution. This episode covers the period from July 1776 to January 1777. The Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries to defend New York […]
Undergraduates in the Ina E. Gordy Honors College will be presenting their senior independent research projects.
Join the Women's College for a floral arrangement workshop hosted by W alum Bev Jones. Light food (and flowers) will be provided. Create a bouquet to decorate your dorm!
Come show off your store of useless knowledge during a trivia night hosted by the Ina E. Gordy Honors College! All students are welcome to attend.
Mississippi University for Women presents "Conquer by a Drawn Game," the fourth episode from the new Ken Burns documentary, The American Revolution. This episode covers the period from January 1777 to February 1778. As America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats […]
In this first Honors Forum event of the 2026-2027 season, Dr. Jesse Goliath, Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures at Mississippi State University, will share his work as the Founding Director of the Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons. Dr. Goliath has done extensive forensic casework for city, state, […]
Dr. Malia Schimminger, Director of the Career Services and Professional Development Center, will lead a CV and cover letter writing workshop to help you prepare for future jobs, internships, and graduate and professional school applications. This event is part of the Women's College Colloquium Series. For more information, contact womenscollege@muw.edu, or call 662.370.0758.
September 17 is Constitution Day & Citizenship Day, marking the anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution in 1787. At The W, we'll be celebrating with yard games and trivia, a patriotic photo booth, and voter registration and education. This year, there are two ways to win a $20 gift card: Get the day's […]
Learn about summer research, leadership, and community engagement opportunities at The W! A variety of programs will share about their summer opportunities, including the Office of Study Abroad, Summer Scholars, and the Nancy Yates Community Engagement and Fellowships Program. This event is part of the Fall 2026 Gordy Honors Forum Series. For more information, contact […]
Dana McLean, Mississippi State Representative for District 39, will speak on her work fighting for legislation to mandate and streamline the process for victims of sexual assault to receive access to care and justice. Representative McLean is a recent winner of the 2025 Angel Award for advocacy. For more information about this event or others […]
1884 Fellow Lessa Harvey's Feminist Book Club returns for Fall 2026 with a discussion of Charlotte Perkin's Gilman's short story, "The Yellow Wallpaper." Join us at Friendly City Books in downtown Columbus for a conversation about this early feminist text.
In this installment of the Gordy Honors Forum series, Lauren Allbright, Director of Communications at Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB), will offer insights about how public media connects communities across the state. With over 15 years of experience in communications, digital marketing and creative strategy, Ms. Allbright brings a passion for thoughtful storytelling and meaningful audience […]