Mississippi University for Women’s newly formed Women’s College will reach a milestone with the graduation of its first cohort this month. Rowan (Miranda) Collier, Mollie Conn, Jodi Everett and Mariah Hopkins Six students– five undergraduate and one graduate– received their diplomas during The W’s commencement exercises, Friday, May 9. “Celebrating…
Women’s Mission
March is Women’s History Month, and Mississippi University for Women is celebrating with a slate of events. The events range from academic talks and a movie night, to a career fair and exhibits. “Women’s History Month is an opportunity not only to uncover women’s historic contributions to our world, but…
Mississippi University for Women will host the ninth annual Music by Women Festival March 6-8. Housed in The W’s historic Poindexter Hall, the festival will include 15 concerts featuring music, both new and historic, written by female composers. Concerts will begin at 10 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
Mississippi University for Women students will have the opportunity to learn about healthy relationships, dating safety and local health resources during the Safe Dating Awareness Event on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside Hogarth Dining Hall. “The Department of Health & Kinesiology is excited to partner with our local health department…
Mississippi University for Women will hold its annual Women’s Health Awareness Luncheon, Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Pope Banquet Room of Hogarth Dining Hall. The luncheon is co-sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle and The W’s Department of Health & Kinesiology. This year’s…
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 2,193 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. Tower with Blue.