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High school scholars to visit The W for Mississippi Governors School

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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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Magnolia Mingle becomes Homecoming tradition at The W

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Magnolia Mingle, a Friday night Homecoming event that’s quickly becoming a tradition at Mississippi University for Women, raised $16,485.61 in its second year. Andrea Stevens, director of Development & Alumni Relations, announces the “Be the Light” campaign reaching $25 million. “Not only is Magnolia Mingle a fun way for all…

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The W places first in TVA Investment Challenge

Monday, May 22, 2023

The power of teamwork has paid off again for the Mississippi University for Women Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Investment Club. Dr. Andrew Luccasen, Mary Stone, Hanna Holsonback, Miguel Hernandez and Seth Harris On April 17-18, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, The W’s Club finished first in the annual competition for the…

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Osburn, Fessenden receive national appointments

Friday, May 19, 2023

Mississippi University for Women Music Therapy professor Carmen Osburn and Music Therapy assistant professor Dr. Jon Fessenden recently were appointed to national positions. Osburn, who is in her 17th year at The W, has been appointed co-chair of the American Music Therapy Association’s Academic Program Approval Committee. Fessenden has been…

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Pearson receives Emerita Faculty status

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Dr. Sally Pearson never imagined her epiphany would impact so many lives. Scott Tollison, provost & vice president of Academic Affairs, and Dr. Sally Pearson Pearson also never envisioned she would become a teacher. But that all changed in 2000 when Pearson was working as an orthopedic nurse at Columbus…

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