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Melbourne Museum’s Dr. Maggie Haines, Dr. Travis Hagey and Maddie Guerin COLUMBUS, Miss.– Dr. Travis Hagey, assistant professor of science at Mississippi University for Women, has a bit of an affinity for geckos. Specifically, he wants to get to the bottom of how the creatures’ toe pads work.

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Dr. Cecy Brooks, assistant professor of family science, and Dr. Dorothy Berglund, department chair and professor of family science Dr. Dorothy Berglund, chair of the Department of Psychology & Family Science, recently received a Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) expansion grant from the DHHS Administration of Children and Families…

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The 11th annual Long Blue Line Auction, a fundraiser hosted by the Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association, will be held online Sept. 29-30, starting at 6 p.m. CST. “Think of our auction as more than just transactions with a digital gavel. It’s like a beautiful symphony…

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Mississippi University for Women will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Cacao and Chocolate: A Powerful Legacy,” a two-day event centering on Hispanic culture and cuisine. “Events like ‘Cacao and Chocolate: A Powerful Legacy’ offer exceptional educational opportunities that go beyond traditional classrooms. For example, a team of interdisciplinary…

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Mississippi University for Women’s own Kris Lee was recently recognized on a national scale for his skills on the stage. Lee, a newly-tenured associate professor of literature and philosophy, was the recipient of the Best Actor/Outstanding Achievement in a Lead Role award from the American Association of Community…

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