Mississippi University for Women was recently granted full reaccreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Originally called simply the Music Hall, or the “Temple of Music” as residents of Columbus dubbed it, Poindexter Music Hall was built in 1905. In 2012, Poindexter Hall was re-opened after…
Dr. Ghanshyam Heda, professor of biology at Mississippi University for Women and founder of the Heda Lab, was recently awarded two grants totaling $42,000 to further research on cystic fibrosis (CF). “This funding is instrumental in furthering our research and will support two key publications and the training…
Three Mississippi University for Women vocal music students advanced in the highly competitive Regional Student Auditions held by the Southern Regional Conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing November 7-9 at Mississippi College. The event hosted 65 singing teachers and 305 student competition entries from Arkansas, Louisiana…
Mississippi University for Women junior music composition major, Charles Weathersby, was awarded first prize in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Composition Competition for the state of Mississippi. Competing against students from other universities across the state, he emerged as the top composer, showcasing his unique voice and…
Maurice Carlos Ruffin Novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin returns to keynote the 36th annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium, Oct. 24-26 with his new novel, “The American Daughters.” Ruffin’s keynote will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Mississippi University for Women’s Poindexter Hall. Sessions continue Friday at…
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.
