Dr. Andrew Luccasen, professor of economics and finance at Mississippi University for Women, will have research published in the March 2026 issue of the academic journal, “International Review of Economics Education.” Luccasen’s paper, “Two Challenges of Teaching Inflation: Differing Textbook Treatments and Common Student Misperceptions,” offers an in-depth…

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The Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association (MUWAA) will host its annual B.L.U.E. (Building Leadership Understanding and Education) professional development panel Thursday, Feb.19 at 6 p.m. in the Pope Banquet Room on the university campus. The program, “Pivot with a Purpose: Thriving Through Change and Challenge,” brings together students, faculty, alumni and…

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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 2,457 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.