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The W brings home Nightingale Award, secures student leadership positions at state nursing convention

Monday, January 12, 2026

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 Award…

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President Nora R. Miller announces planned retirement from The W

Monday, January 05, 2026

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 will…

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Town & Tower Club presents annual awards

Friday, December 19, 2025

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 Award),…

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Smith celebrates the release of new book

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Dr. Melissa Smith, professor of communication, Gibbons Chair of Journalism and director of the Kossen Center for Teaching and Learning at Mississippi University for Women, added a fourth book to her publication history with the release of “Political Marketing on Social and Mobile Media: Remaking the Paradigm?” earlier in the…

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Wilson named executive director for alumni and development

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Mississippi University for Women is pleased to announce alumna Elise Wilson has been named executive director for alumni and development. Wilson, who has served as interim since May 2025, brings a passion for student success and strong community connections to the university’s leadership team. “I am honored to serve…

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