Jeff Henderson, award-winning chef, New York Times bestselling author and television personality, will be the featured speaker for Mississippi University for Women’s 2025 Welty Gala at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus. Chef Jeff Henderson “It’s a privilege to host Chef…
The Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association’s 2025 Alumni Award winners were honored during the university’s Homecoming Convocation April 5. The awards recognize W graduates who embody the spirit of service, leadership and excellence in their respective fields, showcasing the lasting impact of The W on its alumni…
Elise Wilson has been named interim executive director of Development and Alumni at Mississippi University for Women, succeeding Andrea Stevens, who is retiring after a notable two-decade career at the university. “I am truly honored to step into this new role and carry on the remarkable legacy of…
Founded with two gifts of $1,000 in 1965, the MUW Foundation has united alumni, friends and community in support of Mississippi University for Women’s mission to provide quality, accessible education. “For six decades, the MUW Foundation has made a lasting impact on our students, faculty and campus,”…
Dr. Julia Mortyakova, professor of music and chair of the Department of Music at Mississippi University for Women, was announced as the Kossen Faculty Excellence Award recipient at the Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 9. Dr. Julia Mortyakova and Dr. Connie Kossen “Dr. Julia Mortyakova came to The…
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.
