Dr. Malia Schimminger has been named director of Career Services and Professional Development Center at Mississippi University for Women. Malia Schimminger “I am incredibly proud of what we have built through the Career Services and Professional Development Center, and I am excited to see Dr. Schimminger bring her…
Dave Beyer Staff members from Mississippi University for Women received top awards in communications and athletic media categories during the 2026 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi Annual Conference. “Congratulations to everyone involved in telling The W’s story and expanding our brand visibility,” said Anika Perkins, executive director…
The W Athletics Director, Buddy Foster, has received the 2026 Dr. Lee McKinney Distinguished Service Award from the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC), it was announced at the annual league meeting. Foster is in his third year of leading the Owls’ intercollegiate program on a full-time basis, and…
Mississippi University for Women’s Mississippi Governor’s School (MGS) will host the Mississippi Governor’s School Scholars Reception: Emerging Leaders of Mississippi Sunday, June 7, from 2–3:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on The W’s campus. The afternoon reception and networking event will include refreshments and opportunities for scholars and invited…
The newly certified Dr. Kenneth “Kent” Hawkins never planned to return to school. After earning his associate degree in 2009, bachelor’s degree in 2013 and master’s degree in 2017, Hawkins felt satisfied. It became a running joke of sorts between Hawkins and his friend, Dr. Shonda Phelon, chair…
