Mississippi University for Women will celebrate the 10th year of the annual International Music by Women festival, March 5-7, on The W’s campus. The International Music by Women festival will celebrate its 10th year, March 5-7. Established in 2017 by Dr. Julia Mortyakova, chair of the Department of Music at…
Faculty & Staff Announcements
The Mississippi University for Women President’s Cabinet has approved the 2026-27 staff holiday calendar. The Calendar can be viewed at https://www.muw.edu/hr/employees/holidays/.
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 analysis of…
Current Projects GS# 104-215 Jones Hall Interior/Exterior Renovations: This is a Bureau of Building project. Planning and construction through Warranty Phase of renovations is planned for Jones Hall. This 47,000 square foot facility, first constructed in 1964 has only received minor improvements over the course of its life. Scope will…
Mississippi University for Women will welcome high school students to campus for the annual Regional Science Bowl, Friday, Feb. 20. Students from Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science show off their trophy after winning the 2025 Regional Science Bowl. Held in Parkinson Hall, the event will see 135 students, representing…
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.