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Faculty & Staff Announcements

EAC report card now available

Categories: Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

Established by the Legislature in 2010, the Educational Achievement Council annually provides benchmarks toward national educational goals for each university in the Mississippi higher educational system. The EAC report card has recently been released, detailing each university’s progress in increasing the educational attainment and skill levels of the state’s working-age…

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The W receives $140k grant to support future Mississippi teachers

Categories: Education, Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

Mississippi University for Women has received a $140,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) through its Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program, covering tuition, books and fees for 10 teacher candidates. “This grant directly advances the School of Education’s mission to prepare highly effective, reflective and service-oriented educators who…

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Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences recognized among top 4% of U.S. nursing schools

Categories: Faculty & Staff Announcements, News, Nursing & Health Sciences

Mississippi University for Women’s Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences continues to rank among the top programs in the nation and lead the state in nursing education. Niche.com recently recognized The W among the top-10 public universities and colleges and No. 29 in its 2026 Best Colleges for Nursing…

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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.