The Department of Communication and campus community at Mississippi University for Women mourn the passing of Dr. Barry P. Smith, who served as chair of the Department of Communication for 12 years. He passed away Friday, Sept. 18 at the age of 50. Smith joined The W in…
Mississippi University for Women will observe Constitution Day, Thursday, Sept. 17, with the annual event co-hosted by the Student Government Association and the Department of History, Political Science and Geography. Constitution Day, Sept. 17, marks the signing of the United States Constitution in 1787. The Constitution Day…
Mississippi University for Women and The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) are partnering to present Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning play “The Crucible” Nov. 13-15 in Cromwell Theater. Auditions will be held Sept. 2-3. “‘The Crucible’ was selected for its important place in early American history and…
Mississippi University for Women has appointed Kathy Newman as chair of the Department of Theatre, proceeding David Carter who retired from the position at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. “I am very excited to have Kathy Newman serve as our new chair of the Department of…
Most college graduates spend the weeks after commencement celebrating and preparing for what’s next. Since earning his degree from Mississippi University for Women, Ethan Wilkins has conducted cystic fibrosis research, presented his findings at a national conference and advocated on Capitol Hill for continued federal research funding. Ethan Wilkins…
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.
