Mississippi University for Women has appointed Dr. Hunter Manasco as chair of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology. “Dr. Manasco has demonstrated strong leadership and a collaborative approach in his interim role and is well respected on campus and in the community,” said Dr. Brandy Larmon, dean of the Vandergriff College…
University Relations will offer an ADA workshop via Zoom on Thursday, April 16, at 10 a.m. The social media session will be taught by Tyler Wheat, communications director. Anyone interested in participating is asked to email ltwheat@muw.edu. Social media is a critical component of disability-inclusive communications, and Wheat’s session…
Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Theatre will present “These Shining Lives,” a historical play written by Melanie Marnich. The production will stage three showings April 9 at 8 p.m. and April 10-11 at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre in Cromwell Communication Center on The W’s campus. The…
Faculty and staff are invited to donate to the Owl Food Pantry. The pantry, which is located in Cochran Hall, provides food and hygiene items to all W students. Items that are accepted include shelf-stable items such as cereal, water, canned items, peanut butter and other nonperishable items. Additionally, hygiene…
Mississippi University for Women will welcome alumni, friends and the campus community for Homecoming 2026, set for April 9–12. The four-day celebration will feature signature traditions, reunion events and campuswide activities designed to reconnect members of the Long Blue Line and celebrate the enduring legacy of The W. “This weekend…
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.
