Mississippi University for Women’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and Kossen Center for Teaching & Learning (KCTL) will host the 2025 Faculty Undergraduate Research Mentor (FURM) Institute at the Fant Memorial Library, May 13–16. In its second year, the FURM Institute is an innovative faculty development program that empowers instructors…
Mississippi University for Women has awarded Dr. Thomas Richardson the ranks of professor emeritus of English, dean emeritus of the College of Arts and Sciences and provost emeritus. A long-time academic leader and scholar, Richardson is recognized for decades of service and literary contributions. Dr. Thomas Richardson and Dr. Scott…
Mississippi University for Women recognized Dr. Sueanne Davidson, professor of graduate nursing, as the recipient of the McLain Family Award for Extraordinary Faculty during the spring Commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 9. Dr. Sueanne Davidson and Stephanie McLain Gale “Dr. Davidson is a valued faculty member who has dedicated her…
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 W as…
Mississippi University for Women has awarded Dr. Jiben Roy the title of professor emeritus of chemistry. With a career in higher education spanning 50 years, Roy is recognized for his contributions to the field of chemistry both at The W and beyond. Dr. Jiben Roy and Dr. Scott Tollison “Dr.
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.
