Celebrated author Jeannette Walls, best known for her best-selling memoir, “The Glass Castle,” will be the featured speaker for Mississippi University for Women’s 2024 Welty Gala at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, in the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus. “The Glass Castle” details her life growing up in extreme…
Alumni
Mississippi University for Women invites alumni, friends and the campus community to a weekend filled with entertainment and activities for Homecoming festivities April 4-7. “Join us as we celebrate the legacy of excellence during our upcoming Homecoming weekend at The W! From nostalgic reunions to thrilling events, there’s something for…
The vision and efforts of Sallie Eola Reneau, Olivia Valentine Hastings and Annie Coleman Peyton to create the first public college for women will be commemorated on the campus of Mississippi University for Women with a marker unveiling and public history exhibit during Women’s History Month. The historical marker, which…
Marla Fisher, a seasoned professional in fundraising and development, has been named director of development at Mississippi University for Women. “Marla came to The W five years ago, and with her dedication to the university, she has progressively advanced our fundraising initiatives. She brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and…
Dear University Family: The process of change is always a difficult one, and that has never been truer than that of identifying a name for our beloved W that allows us to maintain our iconic brand while finding a formal name that indicates we welcome all students. In order give…
About The W
Located in historic Columbus, Mississippi, The W was founded in 1884 as the first state-supported college for women in the United States. Today, the university is home to 2,227 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, diversity and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.
Be Bold. Tower with Blue.