Mississippi University for Women is again ranked among the top regional public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best College rankings. The W is ranked No. 2 for Best Value Schools among public southern regional universities and No. 5 among Regional Universities (South). “I’m proud…
Faculty & Staff Announcements
The Culinary Arts Institute at Mississippi University for Women is under the new leadership of Dr. Tracee Watkins, alumnus and experienced culinary professor. Watkins arrived on campus in mid-July to begin her role as the director of the Culinary Arts Institute at The W. Coming to The W from Florida…
Mississippi University for Women is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The university has been recognized for 11 consecutive years and placed on Honor Roll eight times. “This recognition is a testament to the shared vision…
Melbourne Museum’s Dr. Maggie Haines, Dr. Travis Hagey and Maddie Guerin COLUMBUS, Miss.– Dr. Travis Hagey, assistant professor of science at Mississippi University for Women, has a bit of an affinity for geckos. Specifically, he wants to get to the bottom of how the creatures’ toe pads work. This desire…
Dr. Cecy Brooks, assistant professor of family science, and Dr. Dorothy Berglund, department chair and professor of family science Dr. Dorothy Berglund, chair of the Department of Psychology & Family Science, recently received a Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) expansion grant from the DHHS Administration of Children and Families through…
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 2,339 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.