Mississippi University for Women announced Dr. Kristen Figgins, assistant professor of English, as the 2026 Faculty Member of the Year during spring commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 8. Executive Vice president of Academic Affairs Dr. Scott Tollison, MUW Alumni Association President Ashley Dean, Dr. Kristen Figgins, SGA President Ethan…
Mississippi University for Women has awarded theatre professor David Carter the title of professor emeritus of theatre. With a career in higher education spanning 25 years, Carter is recognized for his contributions to theatre both at The W and beyond. Dr. Scott Tollison presents David Carter with a certificate recognizing…
Dr. Travis Hagey, associate professor of biology, was announced as the Kossen Faculty Excellence Award recipient at the Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 8. Dr. Scott Tollison presents Dr. Travis Hagey with the Kossen Faculty Excellence Award during spring commencement. “Dr. Hagey has been an incredible asset to our department,…
Mississippi University for Women recognized Lisa Griffin, assistant professor of nursing, as the recipient of the McLain Family Award for Extraordinary Faculty during spring commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 8. Lisa Griffin and Stephanie McLain Gale “Lisa is a dedicated, creative and vital component of our undergraduate nursing program here…
Mississippi University for Women, through the Center for Education Support (CES), recognized outstanding early childhood professionals at the 2026 CHEER Conference, held Saturday, April 18. Open Arms Christian Learning Center Owner Angelia Collins, Executive Vice president of Academic Affairs Dr. Scott Tollison, University President Miller, Tori Barrett, Open Arms Christian…
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.
