For Amy Pennington, walking across the stage at Mississippi University for Women to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, on Friday, May 8, was the culmination of a journey that began 20 years ago. Amy Pennington and her daughters Lily (left) and Grayce (right) “I actually started…
Somewhere between airport terminals, hotel rooms and the cab of a 36,000-pound ZH-360L electric forklift, Matlyn Lowrey earned her Bachelor of Applied Science Degree from Mississippi University for Women. Matlyn Lowrey The Louisville native arrived home at 2 a.m. the morning of graduation. She had just flown from…
Emma Horton has seen what happens when healthcare feels out of reach. Emma Horton Working at a medical clinic in Starkville while completing her degree at Mississippi University for Women, Horton frequently meets patients who have avoided doctor visits for years. “Some people come in and haven’t…
The School of Education (SOE) at Mississippi University for Women recently celebrated student achievement, mentorship and educator preparation during its annual Spring Awards Day event. Anna House, Alex Acosta, Miracle Washington, Kyla Stroud The celebration recognized outstanding teacher candidates and graduate students across multiple programs while also honoring…
Damiyana “Diamond” Wallace, a graduating senior at Mississippi University for Women, is much like a typical art student. She goes to class, studies for her tests, converses with her friends and creates works in her chosen mediums: photography and printmaking. One thing sets Wallace apart: she is legally blind.
