Dr. Travis Hagey, associate professor of biology, was announced as the Kossen Faculty Excellence Award recipient at the Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 8. Dr. Scott Tollison presents Dr. Travis Hagey with the Kossen Faculty Excellence Award during spring commencement. “Dr. Hagey has been an incredible asset to…
Mississippi University for Women recognized Lisa Griffin, assistant professor of nursing, as the recipient of the McLain Family Award for Extraordinary Faculty during spring commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 8. Lisa Griffin and Stephanie McLain Gale “Lisa is a dedicated, creative and vital component of our undergraduate nursing…
Mississippi University for Women, through the Center for Education Support (CES), recognized outstanding early childhood professionals at the 2026 CHEER Conference, held Saturday, April 18. Open Arms Christian Learning Center Owner Angelia Collins, Executive Vice president of Academic Affairs Dr. Scott Tollison, University President Miller, Tori Barrett, Open Arms…
Mississippi University for Women and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) have signed a memorandum of agreement establishing new educational pathways for students pursuing career-technical degrees who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree. Seated, from left: Executive Vice president of Academic Affairs Dr. Scott Tollison, MUW President Nora Miller, EMCC…
Graduates of the School of Education at Mississippi University for Women achieved a 100% pass rate on two professional certification exams required for teacher licensure, underscoring the program’s success in preparing classroom-ready educators. The student cohort recorded a 100% pass rate on the Foundations of Reading and…
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.
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