A cohort of first-generation students from Mississippi University for Women and East Mississippi Community College, members of the Lowndes First-generation Youth Realizing Success Together (FYRST) Leaders, came together at Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center for the 2026 leadership retreat, Jan. 8-9. Members of the Lowndes FYRST cohort pictured with Columbus…
The Mississippi Research Alliance (MRA) has awarded Dr. Ghanshyam Heda, professor of biology and founder of the Heda Lab, a $75,000 grant to support further research on cystic fibrosis (CF) and expand undergraduate research opportunities. Dr. Ghanshyam Heda “Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that is common among…
Four students from the Baccalaureate Nursing Program in the Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Mississippi University for Women were recently elected to state positions within the Mississippi Association for Student Nurses (MASN) at the Mississippi Nurses Association (MNA) annual convention. Additionally, The W received the Nightingale…
Following a 30-year career in higher education, Mississippi University for Women President Nora R. Miller has announced her plan to retire, effective June 30, 2026. Miller shared her decision following careful reflection and long-term planning, emphasizing her commitment to continuity and a smooth leadership transition for the university. She…
The Town & Tower Club presented annual awards for outstanding service at its holiday luncheon held on Thursday. This year’s recipients were Dr. Clear Moore, Student Success Center director at Mississippi University for Women (Campus Service Award); Trip Hairston, president of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors (Community Service…
