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…
Academic Affairs
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…
Mississippi University for Women has announced the list of candidates to be conferred with degrees during the Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2025. DEGREE CANDIDATES | Doctor of Nursing Practice | | Master of Arts | Master of Arts in Teaching |…
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…
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.