Academic Affairs

Categories: Academic Affairs, Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

Mississippi University for Women honored the outstanding achievements of faculty members with the second Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Service Awards, Thursday, March 26. There are 11 award categories: Distinguished Leadership in research and Creative Activity, Excellence in research, Excellence in Creative Activity, Early Career Award for Research and Creative…

Categories: Academic Affairs, Faculty & Staff Announcements, News, Nursing & Health Sciences

Mississippi University for Women has appointed Dr. Hunter Manasco as chair of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology. “Dr. Manasco has demonstrated strong leadership and a collaborative approach in his interim role and is well respected on campus and in the community,” said Dr. Brandy Larmon, dean of the Vandergriff College…

Categories: Academic Affairs, Faculty & Staff Announcements, Letter from the President, News

Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Kim Whitehead joined members of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) to discuss the mission and impact of public liberal arts institutions during the COPLAC Legislative Breakfast on Jan. 22 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill.

Categories: Academic Affairs, Arts & Sciences, News

Thomas “Kris” Lee will give the annual Humanities Teacher of the Year Lecture, titled “Not The Same Old Story: Learning How To Stop So You Can Start,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, on the campus of Mississippi University for Women, Painter Hall, Room 113. Dr. Kendall Dunkelberg, chair of…

Categories: Academic Affairs, Faculty & Staff Announcements, News

Following a 30-year career in higher education, Mississippi University for Women President Nora R. Miller has announced her plan to retire, effective June 30, 2026. Miller shared her decision following careful reflection and long-term planning, emphasizing her commitment to continuity and a smooth leadership transition for the university. She will…

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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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The W hosts Faculty Excellence Award banquet

Manasco named chair of Speech-Language Pathology at The W

Whitehead participates in COPLAC Legislative Breakfast on Capitol Hill

Lee to give annual humanities lecture

President Nora R. Miller announces planned retirement from The W

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