The W Athletics Director, Buddy Foster, has received the 2026 Dr. Lee McKinney Distinguished Service Award from the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC), it was announced at the annual league meeting. Foster is in his third year of leading the Owls’ intercollegiate program on a full-time basis, and…
Mississippi University for Women’s Mississippi Governor’s School (MGS) will host the Mississippi Governor’s School Scholars Reception: Emerging Leaders of Mississippi Sunday, June 7, from 2–3:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on The W’s campus. The afternoon reception and networking event will include refreshments and opportunities for scholars and invited…
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…
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…
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…
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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