After nearly a decade of service at Mississippi University for Women, Hillary Richardson has been promoted to dean of Library Services at Fant Memorial Library, effective June 1. Hillary Richardson “I am pleased that Hillary Richardson is our new Dean of Library Services. Her work reflects a deep commitment to…
Faculty & Staff Announcements
Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Speech-Language Pathology has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to the State of Mississippi, being named the top program in the state by SpeechPathology.org. “It is an honor to be recognized as the best SLP degree program in Mississippi,” said Dr. Catherine Cotton, interim…
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 my predecessor,…
Holmes Community College and Mississippi University for Women formalized a new partnership on Thursday, May 22, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes 16 streamlined degree pathways for students. The signing ceremony, held in Adcock Library on the Holmes Ridgeland Campus, included Holmes Vice President for Career Technical…
Mississippi University for Women will fill two key director positions this summer and in the fall. Dr. Melissa Smith, Gibbons Chair of Journalism, will assume the role of Kossen Center for Teaching and Learning director July 1, and Dr. Jill Drouillard, assistant professor of philosophy and women’s, gender and sexuality…
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.