Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Kim Whitehead joined members of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) to discuss the mission and impact of public liberal arts institutions during the COPLAC Legislative Breakfast on Jan. 22 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill.
Letter from the President
Welcome back, and Happy New Year! After thoughtful reflection, I have informed the Commissioner and the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning of my plan to retire as President of Mississippi University for Women, effective Tuesday, June 30, 2026. This is a deeply personal decision, made…
Dear Campus, We look forward to submitting our proposal to MDE for MSMS’s expansion on our campus and in the community. We are proud to have served the state by providing a home and services to support MSMS. MSMS has been a vibrant part of our campus community over the…
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.