Academic Affairs

Categories: Academic Affairs, Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

Mississippi University for Women and DeSoto County Schools (DCS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create eight career pathway programs, expanding affordable career exploration opportunities for high school students. Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller (left) and DeSoto County Schools Superintendent Cory Uselton sign MOU on Monday,…

Categories: Academic Affairs, Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

The beginning of a new semester means new faces on campus. Several new faculty members joined The W this fall, they include: Dr. Melanie Anderson Dr. Melanie Anderson is an assistant professor of English – American Literature. She earned both her Master of Arts in English and her Doctor of…

Categories: Academic Affairs, Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

After nearly a decade of service at Mississippi University for Women, Hillary Richardson has been promoted to dean of Library Services at Fant Memorial Library, effective June 1. Hillary Richardson “I am pleased that Hillary Richardson is our new Dean of Library Services. Her work reflects a deep commitment to…

Categories: Academic Affairs, Arts & Sciences, Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

Mississippi University for Women will fill two key director positions this summer and in the fall. Dr. Melissa Smith, Gibbons Chair of Journalism, will assume the role of Kossen Center for Teaching and Learning director July 1, and Dr. Jill Drouillard, assistant professor of philosophy and women’s, gender and sexuality…

Categories: Academic Affairs, Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

Mississippi University for Women has awarded Dr. Thomas Richardson the ranks of professor emeritus of English, dean emeritus of the College of Arts and Sciences and provost emeritus. A long-time academic leader and scholar, Richardson is recognized for decades of service and literary contributions. Dr. Thomas Richardson and Dr. Scott…

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Academic Affairs

DeSoto County Schools, The W sign MOU to create career pathways, dual enrollment opportunities

Welcome new faculty

Richardson named dean of Library Services at The W

The W to fill two key director positions

Longtime W scholar Dr. Thomas Richardson receives three emeritus distinctions

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