HR News – The W

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

by Tyler Wheat

Open Enrollment is here, and the Office of Human Resources at Mississippi University for Women is ready to assist W employees with their health insurance needs.

The 2025 Open Enrollment period runs from Oct. 1-31.

Open Enrollment is a set, yearly period where individuals can sign up for, make needed changes to or cancel their health insurance policies.

There will be changes for benefits elections for 2026; therefore, Open Enrollment Sessions will be mandatory.

Sessions will be held Oct. 15, 21, 22 and 23 from 8:30 a.m. -4 p.m., in Shattuck Hall. An appointment is required, and employees are asked to visit muw-2025.as.me/schedule/033cf715/appointment/37614315/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=37614315 to book a session.

Sessions for the Tupelo campus will be held Oct. 14 from 9 a.m.- noon, and no appointment is required.

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.