Mississippi University for Women announced Dr. Kristen Figgins, assistant professor of English, as the 2026 Faculty Member of the Year during spring commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 8. Executive Vice president of Academic Affairs Dr. Scott Tollison, MUW Alumni Association President Ashley Dean, Dr. Kristen Figgins, SGA President Ethan…
Mississippi University for Women has announced the list of candidates to be conferred with degrees during the spring commencement ceremonies on May 8, 2026. DEGREE CANDIDATES | Doctor of Nursing Practice | | Master of Arts in Teaching | Master of Business Administration |…
Mississippi University for Women and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) have signed a memorandum of agreement establishing new educational pathways for students pursuing career-technical degrees who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree. Seated, from left: Executive Vice president of Academic Affairs Dr. Scott Tollison, MUW President Nora Miller, EMCC President…
The IHL Board of Trustees has named Dr. Scott Tollison as the interim president of the Mississippi University for Women. Tollison currently serves as provost and executive vice president of academic affairs at MUW. He will assume the role of interim president on July 1, 2026. Dr. Scott Tollison “The…
The Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association (MUWAA) is proud to announce the recipients of the New Faculty Award and Faculty Enhancement Grants. The honorees will be recognized and presented with their awards during the Homecoming Convocation held April 9-12. “As alumni and former students, the MUWAA honors our faculty…
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.
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