A cohort of first-generation students from Mississippi University for Women and East Mississippi Community College, members of the Lowndes First-generation Youth Realizing Success Together (FYRST) Leaders, came together at Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center in January for the inaugural leadership retreat. “The retreat focused on personal and leadership development activities as…

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The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed Mississippi University for Women’s accreditation for another 10 years during its annual meeting held Dec. 7 -10. “Combined with The W’s commitment to personalized academic excellence and career readiness, the reaffirmation by SACSCOC confirms the university as a…

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Mississippi University for Women has announced the list of candidates to be conferred with degrees during the Fall Commencement Ceremony on December 13, 2024. DEGREE CANDIDATES | Master of Arts in Teaching | Master of Business Administration | Master of Education | Master of Public Health…

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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 2,193 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. Tower with Blue.