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…
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…
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…
Mississippi University for Women recognized Dr. Sueanne Davidson, professor of graduate nursing, as the recipient of the McLain Family Award for Extraordinary Faculty during the spring Commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 9. Dr. Sueanne Davidson and Stephanie McLain Gale “Dr. Davidson is a valued faculty member who has dedicated her…
Mississippi University for Women announced Assistant Professor of Nursing Tina Long as the 2025 Faculty Member of the Year during the spring Commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 9. Jermarra Jones-Price, Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association President, Tina Long and Laila Wrenn, SGA president “Tina Long exemplifies the heart and…
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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