Earlier this week, the university honored staff and faculty with November birthdays. Among those celebrated was Ashley Morgan, development officer for the Office of Development and Alumni. Daily, she supports fundraising efforts of the university by making connections with alumni and friends of The W. “I have the opportunity to work…

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All employees, both full-time and part-time, have been enrolled in the 2022-23 Cyber Security Awareness Training course, courtesy of the university. The training will end Dec. 22. Currently, 66% of employees have completed the training. A cybersecurity awareness program is required of all state agencies and mandated by…

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On Tuesday, Sept. 27, President Nora Miller announced in a campus-wide email that the university had started formal preparations to determine if now is the time to change the name of the university. The university values your input and appreciates the passion you have for The W. Listening sessions…

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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 2,339 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, diversity and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.

Be Bold. Tower with Blue.