Lynn P. McConnell, speech-language pathologist at Mississippi University for Women, has earned the Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). Lynn McConnell “From the beginning of my career in augmentative communication, earning the ATP certification from RESNA has…
Faculty & Staff Announcements
Ashley M. Jones will return to Mississippi University for Women to keynote the 37th annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium, set for Oct. 23–25, 2025. Jones will present her new poetry collection, “Lullaby for the Grieving.” Ashley M. Jones “At the Welty Symposium, literature comes alive as invited authors…
The Women’s College at Mississippi University for Women will welcome Kimberly Griffin, a W alum and founding publisher of the Mississippi Free Press, to campus for a “Fireside Chat” as part of the Women’s College Colloquium Speaker Series, Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter…
Staff at Mississippi University for Women are invited to attend the Staff Halloween Party, Friday, Oct. 31 from 2-4 p.m. in the Cochran Ballroom. Sponsored by Staff Council, the party will feature food, fellowship and festive crafts. In addition to the party, the departmental costume contest will…
Child Protective Services (CPS) in Columbus is seeking volunteers from the community for its inaugural Trunk or Treat event, Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5-7 p.m. at its offices at 1604 College St. Volunteers can help by decorating a trunk, making a donation or in any of the other…
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.
Be Bold.