Mississippi University for Women is celebrating first generation students during First-Gen Week, Nov. 10-14. A first-gen student is a student whose parents or guardian did not complete a bachelor’s degree. “First-Generation students make up over half of The W’s student body, and the entire campus community is committed to helping…

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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 2,371 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.