Mississippi University for Women announced Dr. Kristen Figgins, assistant professor of English, as the 2026 Faculty Member of the Year during spring commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 8. Executive Vice president of Academic Affairs Dr. Scott Tollison, MUW Alumni Association President Ashley Dean, Dr. Kristen Figgins, SGA President Ethan…
Mississippi University for Women has awarded theatre professor David Carter the title of professor emeritus of theatre. With a career in higher education spanning 25 years, Carter is recognized for his contributions to theatre both at The W and beyond. Dr. Scott Tollison presents David Carter with a certificate recognizing…
Dr. Travis Hagey, associate professor of biology, was announced as the Kossen Faculty Excellence Award recipient at the Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 8. Dr. Scott Tollison presents Dr. Travis Hagey with the Kossen Faculty Excellence Award during spring commencement. “Dr. Hagey has been an incredible asset to our department,…
Senior psychology major Allee Kate Weathers represented Mississippi University for Women at the Southeastern Council on Family Relations annual conference, where she presented her research, “YouTube Videos About IUDs are Relevant for Consumers,” on Thursday, April 16. Dr. Dorothy Berglund and Allee Kate Weathers “The experience was very interesting, and…
The Mississippi University for Women Department of Music will present the Broadway musical “She Loves Me” April 24 and April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Kossen Auditorium, located in Poindexter Hall. “This performance marks our first fully-staged production as a music department,” said Susan Hurley, professor of voice and stage…
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.
