Mississippi University for Women’s Community Read committee has announced Percival Everett’s Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel “James,” as the 2026-27 community read selection. “I can’t think of a better title to discuss the same year of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding,” said Hillary Richardson, dean…
A partnership between Mississippi University for Women and the City of Columbus will establish a Tuition Bank, which will provide educational opportunities to city employees. Mississippi University for Women Interim President Scott Tollison shakes hands with Columbus Mayor Stephen Jones after signing a memorandum of understanding at Fant Memorial…
Mississippi University for Women has been named to Money’s 2026 Best Colleges in America list, recognizing the university for quality education, affordability and student outcomes. “Another independent ranking agency has found The W to be the top performer in the state and among the leading institutions in the…
The School of Education at Mississippi University for Women is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Nov. 11-13. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related…
Survivor, advocate and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Smart will inspire audiences as the featured speaker at Mississippi University for Women’s 2026 Welty Gala at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus. Elizabeth Smart “Each year, the Welty Gala celebrates stories…
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.
