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…
Faculty & Staff Announcements
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.
Mississippi University for Women announced Assistant Professor of Nursing Tina Long as the 2025 Faculty Member of the Year during the spring Commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 9. Jermarra Jones-Price, Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association President, Tina Long and Laila Wrenn, SGA president “Tina Long exemplifies the heart and…
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.
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