Board of Trustees Announces Next Steps in MUW Search

Thursday, September 17, 2026

by University Relations

The search committee tasked with managing the selection of the next president at the Mississippi University for Women was announced today. Chaired by Trustee Teresa Hubbard, other trustees serving on the search committee will include Trustee Amy Arrington, Trustee Jerry Griffith, Trustee Charlie Stephenson, Trustee and Board Vice President Gregg Rader, and Trustee and Board President Dr. Steven Cunningham.

Former MUW President Nora Miller retired on June 30, 2026. Dr. Scott Tollison, former provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, was named interim president effective July 1.

The committee will conduct a national search with the assistance of a higher education search firm. A formal request for proposal will be issued for the selection of a search firm. The target date for selection of a new president is early in the spring semester of 2027.

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.

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