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Senior Miranda Flippo is too familiar with difficult circumstances. She also knows determination. The Mississippi University for Women elementary education major was recently awarded the 2023 Linda Anglin Teacher Preparation Scholarship from the Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE).  “Receiving this scholarship meant so much more than just the money. To have…

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The Community Read Committee has selected Clint Smith’s “How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America” as its Community Read for the 2023-24 school year. Amanda Clay Powers, professor and dean of Library Services, said the Community Read was renamed for this year in…

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It’s easy to gush when you’re describing excellence. Dr. Connie Kossen (’64) presents Dr. Ross Whitwam with the Kossen Faculty Excellence Award during the university’s Spring Commencement Ceremony. But it’s difficult for Dr. Bonnie Oppenheimer to be succinct when she is asked to highlight the accomplishments of Dr. Ross Whitwam.

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Karen George, coordinator of the RN to BSN program at Mississippi University for Women, was named Faculty Member of the Year during the 2023 spring commencement ceremonies. Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Scott Tollison, MUWAA President Symone Bounds, Dr. Karen George, and SGA President Mackenzie Pearce “Karen George…

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The legacy of Dr. Karen Nabors, a cherished and devoted faculty member, lives on as she was posthumously awarded the McLain Family Award for Extraordinary Faculty. The prestigious accolade recognized Dr. Nabors’ passion and commitment to teaching, scholarly achievement and service. The Nabors family received the McLain Award during the…

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