Mississippi University for Women is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The university has been recognized for 13 consecutive years and placed on Honor Roll nine times. “Being named a Great College to Work…
Mississippi University for Women has been named to the “25 Best-in-Class Colleges” list, a selection of stand-out institutions from the Washington Monthly’s college rankings. “We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to academic excellence, student success and service to our community, city and state,” said University…
The beginning of a new semester means new faces on campus. Several new faculty members joined The W this fall, they include: Dr. Melanie Anderson Dr. Melanie Anderson is an assistant professor of English – American Literature. She earned both her Master of Arts in English and her…
Mississippi University for Women’s Career Services and Professional Development Center and Student Success Center were recently recognized for their innovative marketing strategy encouraging career readiness for students. Clear Moore (left) and Ali Glasgow pose with Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot Gritty The award was presented at the 2025 Pathway Student…
Mississippi University for Women has earned national recognition for its dedication to student success and social mobility, ranking among the region’s top 20 colleges in Washington Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck–Southern Colleges. “It is gratifying to see The W’s commitment to high-quality, affordable education, student success and…
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.
