Mississippi University for Women will significantly increase scholarship opportunities for freshmen enrolling for the 2024 academic year. “One of the accolades we are most proud of is that of all southern regional universities, our students graduate with the least amount of debt.  One way we achieve this is by providing…

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Mississippi University for Women has named Patricia Caston as director of sponsored and collaborative projects at Mississippi University for Women. In this position, Caston will work with faculty, staff and administration to develop grant proposals, coordinate grant-funded programs for agencies, institutions, local government and collaborate with external agencies to identify…

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Mississippi University for Women’s Office of Student Life, in conjunction with the Student Success Center, will host an event celebrating first-generation students from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Cochran Ballroom. “Schools across the nation will celebrate their first-generation students for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration. This day…

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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.