Mississippi University for Women, East Mississippi Community College and the Rotary Club of Columbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement to encourage first-generation college students. EMCC President Dr. Scott Alsobrooks, Rotary Club of Columbus President Lauren Barker and Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller sign a Memorandum of…

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Six students have been selected from a competitive pool of applications to participate in the 2024 W Summer Scholar program, hosted by Mississippi University for Women’s Office of Undergraduate Research. They include Moira Cairns, Cain Petty, Zarin Raya, Anna Sandlin, Jessica Sramek and Ethan Wilkins. Summer Scholars choose a project…

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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 2,227 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, diversity and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.

Be Bold. Tower with Blue.