The School of Education at Mississippi University for Women has received an A rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) in recognition of its success in preparing future elementary educators to teach reading effectively. “The School of Education’s dedicated faculty continually prepares outstanding educators in reading…
Mississippi University for Women has named Dr. Kim Whitehead as interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. She will assume the position July 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning. Whitehead will succeed Dr. Scott Tollison who will serve…
The state’s next generation of leaders, innovators and creators has arrived at Mississippi University for Women for the 2026 Mississippi Governor’s School (MGS), a prestigious tuition-free residential honors program taking place through June 13. Fifty-eight academically talented students from 29 different Mississippi schools have been selected to attend…
Mississippi University for Women President Nora R. Miller was recognized with several accolades for her distinguished record of academic leadership and service to her alma mater and higher education over the last 30 years. Miller was recently awarded an honorary doctorate, the university’s highest honor. Each university is…
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…
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.
