Most college graduates spend the weeks after commencement celebrating and preparing for what’s next. Since earning his degree from Mississippi University for Women, Ethan Wilkins has conducted cystic fibrosis research, presented his findings at a national conference and advocated on Capitol Hill for continued federal research funding. Ethan Wilkins…
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Dr. Malia Schimminger has been named director of Career Services and Professional Development Center at Mississippi University for Women. Malia Schimminger “I am incredibly proud of what we have built through the Career Services and Professional Development Center, and I am excited to see Dr. Schimminger bring her…
The Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning will host listening sessions on Tuesday, April 14 to solicit input from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community stakeholders on the qualifications and qualities they want to see in candidates for the next president of the Mississippi University…
Nationally recognized regenerative medicine researcher and university alumna Dr. Doris Taylor will be the featured speaker for the annual Nell Peel Wolfe Lecture Series on Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. in Nissan Auditorium, located in Parkinson Hall. Dr. Doris Taylor Sponsored by the Ina E. Gordy Honors…
The Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association (MUWAA) is proud to announce the recipients of the New Faculty Award and Faculty Enhancement Grants. The honorees will be recognized and presented with their awards during the Homecoming Convocation held April 9-12. “As alumni and former students, the MUWAA honors…
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 2,371 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, community and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.
Be Bold.