Since his time at Sale Elementary School in Columbus, Aven Norwood has known about Mississippi University for Women. Aven Norwood “We would have these events called enrichment camps,” he said. “That was where, for a week, if you scored high enough on your state test, you could come over to…

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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 2,193 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. Tower with Blue.