Mississippi University for Women will celebrate Black History Month with events designed to honor the rich cultural heritage of the African American community and provide opportunities for the entire campus community to engage in meaningful conversations. “Celebrating historical months is a way for the university to collectively come together and…
Student Affairs
Mississippi University for Women alumna Asia Duren has been named director of student life. “I am thrilled to welcome Asia back to the student life family. Beyond her passion for this university, she is bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in almost every area of the student life umbrella.
Mississippi University for Women’s Council on Family Relations (WCFR) and Student Government Association (SGA) are teaming up to collect supplies for the Owl Food Pantry. The pantry, which is located in Cochran Hall, provides food and hygiene items to all W students. Donations are being accepted until Thursday, Nov. 9,…
Mississippi University for Women’s Office of Student Life, in conjunction with the Student Success Center, will host an event celebrating first-generation students from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Cochran Ballroom. “Schools across the nation will celebrate their first-generation students for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration. This day…
Mississippi University for Women’s Student Programing Board is excited to once again host its annual fall festival, Oktoberfest. This year’s event will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, on the Shattuck Lawn. “The Student Programming Board has worked hard preparing for this year’s Oktoberfest. Students are ready for…
About The W
Located in historic Columbus, Mississippi, The W was founded in 1884 as the first state-supported college for women in the United States. Today, the university is home to 2,371 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, community and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.
Be Bold.