Mississippi University for Women continues to earn recognition as a top regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, with the university distinguishing itself in value and social mobility. The annual Best Colleges ranking placed the university at No. 25 (tied) in Top Public…
Mississippi University for Women’s Ina E. Gordy Honors College will welcome Lauren Allbright, director of communications for Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) as part of the college’s forum series, Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. Lauren Allbright Allbright will offer insights into how public media connects communities across the…
The Department of Communication and campus community at Mississippi University for Women mourn the passing of Dr. Barry P. Smith, who served as chair of the Department of Communication for 12 years. He passed away Friday, Sept. 18 at the age of 50. Smith joined The W in…
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. “MUW’s greatest strength is our people, who work so hard to serve our students and our state,” said Dr. Scott Tollison, interim university…
The search committee tasked with managing the selection of the next president at the Mississippi University for Women was announced today. Chaired by Trustee Teresa Hubbard, other trustees serving on the search committee will include Trustee Amy Arrington, Trustee Jerry Griffith, Trustee Charlie Stephenson, Trustee and Board Vice President…
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 2,457 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.
