The W has recognized students named to the President’s List and to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. In order to qualify for the President’s List, the student must be enrolled full-time and have a quality point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale for the semester. Those…
Mississippi University for Women has announced the list of candidates to be conferred with degrees during the Fall Commencement Ceremony on December 12, 2025. DEGREE CANDIDATES | Master of Arts | Master of Arts in Teaching | Master of Business Administration | Master of Education |…
Mississippi University for Women and DeSoto County Schools (DCS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create eight career pathway programs, expanding affordable career exploration opportunities for high school students. Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller (left) and DeSoto County Schools Superintendent Cory Uselton sign MOU on Monday,…
The beginning of a new semester means new faces on campus. Several new faculty members joined The W this fall, they include: Dr. Melanie Anderson Dr. Melanie Anderson is an assistant professor of English – American Literature. She earned both her Master of Arts in English and her Doctor of…
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…
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.
