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High school scholars to visit The W for Mississippi Governors School

Categories: Education, News

The Mississippi Governor’s School (MGS) returns to Mississippi University for Women’s campus June 4-17. Fifty-five scholars from 36 school districts in the state will participate in the tuition-free residential honors program that offers unique creative and academic experiences to students with exceptional abilities and achievements. “True bonding along with academic…

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Flippo receives MPE scholarship in the face of adversity

Categories: Education, News

Senior Miranda Flippo is too familiar with difficult circumstances. She also knows determination. The Mississippi University for Women elementary education major was recently awarded the 2023 Linda Anglin Teacher Preparation Scholarship from the Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE).  “Receiving this scholarship meant so much more than just the money. To have…

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Second annual CHEER Conference set for Saturday

Categories: Education

Penny Mansell wants to build something special. Penny Mansell That’s why Mansell is so excited about the second annual Celebrating and Highlighting Early Childhood Respect (CHEER) Conference from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the new Phil Hardin Innovative Learning Lab (PHILL) in the Mississippi University for Women’s School…

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Ford receives MPE grant for ‘Sound Walls’

Categories: Academic Affairs, Education, News

Mississippi University for Women’s Rose Ford is helping future teachers build a brighter tomorrow for their students. Rose Ford Thanks to a grant from the Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE), Ford’s “Sound Walls” project will support students’ ability to decode and recognize words by sight, which are critical components for reading…

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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 3,453 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.

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