Dr. Hope Durst, assistant professor of education, was named the Best College Professor in The Commercial Dispatch’s “Best of the Triangle” for 2026. The “Best of the Triangle” is a yearly competition where the public decides who is the best at what they do by voting. The contest…
Mississippi University for Women’s WISE Start Project has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mississippi Families for Kids and Help Me Grow Mississippi to launch a partnership that will expand developmental screenings for young children throughout Columbus and Lowndes County. Speech-language pathology student Abby Grace Pittman screens a…
The School of Education at Mississippi University for Women has received an A rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) in recognition of its success in preparing future elementary educators to teach reading effectively. “The School of Education’s dedicated faculty continually prepares outstanding educators in reading…
The state’s next generation of leaders, innovators and creators has arrived at Mississippi University for Women for the 2026 Mississippi Governor’s School (MGS), a prestigious tuition-free residential honors program taking place through June 13. Fifty-eight academically talented students from 29 different Mississippi schools have been selected to attend…
The School of Education (SOE) at Mississippi University for Women recently celebrated student achievement, mentorship and educator preparation during its annual Spring Awards Day event. Anna House, Alex Acosta, Miracle Washington, Kyla Stroud The celebration recognized outstanding teacher candidates and graduate students across multiple programs while also honoring…
COLUMBUS, Miss. — Mississippi University for Women’s School of Education is celebrating its Spring 2026 graduates as they prepare to begin and continue careers serving students, schools and communities across Mississippi and beyond. The graduating class represents future teachers, educational leaders and advocates who have completed extensive classroom…
Graduates of the School of Education at Mississippi University for Women achieved a 100% pass rate on two professional certification exams required for teacher licensure, underscoring the program’s success in preparing classroom-ready educators. The student cohort recorded a 100% pass rate on the Foundations of Reading and…
Thursday, May 14, 2026 by University Relations The School of Education (SOE) at Mississippi University for Women recently celebrated student achievement, mentorship and educator preparation during its annual Spring Awards Day event. Anna House, Alex Acosta, Miracle Washington, Kyla Stroud The celebration recognized outstanding teacher…
Tuesday, May 05, 2026 by University Relations Mississippi University for Women, through the Center for Education Support (CES), recognized outstanding early childhood professionals at the 2026 CHEER Conference, held Saturday, April 18. Open Arms Christian Learning Center Owner Angelia Collins, Executive Vice president of Academic Affairs…
Mississippi University for Women has received a $140,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) through its Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program, covering tuition, books and fees for 10 teacher candidates. “This grant directly advances the School of Education’s mission to prepare highly effective,…
