Mississippi University for Women Women's Basketball at Westminster College (MO)
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Fulton, MO
Mississippi University for Women Women’s Basketball at Westminster College (MO)

Mississippi University for Women Men's Basketball at Westminster College (MO)
2026-01-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Fulton, MO
Mississippi University for Women Men’s Basketball at Westminster College (MO)

Ida B. Wells: The Mother of the American Human Rights Movement
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 198 Moss Ln, Madison, MS, United States
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library welcomes Dr. C. Sade Turnipseed for a presentation on the life and legacy of Ida B. Wells at noon on Tuesday, January 27. Dr. Turnipseed is an Assistant Professor of History at Jackson State University and has spent much of her career highlighting Black history in the Delta, from her work with the Cultural Arts program and the B.B. King Museum to research uncovering the contributions of the Gullah Geechee people and collaborations to memorialize the history of cotton pickers and sharecroppers. As a member of the Mississippi Humanities Council Speakers Bureau, Dr. Turnipseed frequently speaks about the legacy of Ida B. Wells-Barnett to audiences across the state. Mississippi’s fearless daughter and civil rights icon, Ida Wells Barnett was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi and single-handedly launched an international campaign to stop lynching. A woman who helped found both the NAACP and the National Association of Colored Women, she campaigned for suffrage and race and gender equality throughout her life. Dr. Turnipseed’s presentation coincides with the library’s “Freedom: A History of US” exhibit, which is on display through Friday, January 30. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Both part of the America 250 series of special events co-sponsored by Mississippi University for Women, the Mississippi School for Math and Science, and the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The series provides opportunities to reflect on the American experiment as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Reset, Reroute, & Refocus Workshop
2026-01-28 14:30 - 15:30 | Fant Memorial Library- Tiered Classroom
This is an interactive workshop for students that need a Semester reset. Need to recover from a rough semester? Need to reroute old study habits? This is your first year/semester in college? Need help utilizing campus resources without feeling awkward? This INTERACTIVE workshop is for YOU! Hosted by: Student Success Center Additional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12051064

Vision Board for annual financial goals
2026-01-29 16:00 | Gail P. Gunter Multi-Purpose Room
Responsibly plan out your year with your finances in mind.

Mississippi University for Women Women's Basketball at Greenville University
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Greenville, IL
Mississippi University for Women Women’s Basketball at Greenville University

Mississippi University for Women Men's Basketball at Greenville University
2026-01-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Louisville, KY
Mississippi University for Women Men’s Basketball at Greenville University

Faculty Voice Recital – Zane Lynn, tenor
2026-01-30 19:30 - 20:30 | Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)
Join the W Department of Music for a wonderful evening of vocal works performed by Faculty tenor, Prof. Zane Lynn with Faculty pianist, Dr. William Reber. This event is free and open to the public.

Mississippi University for Women Women's Basketball at Spalding University (Ky.)
2026-01-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Louisville, KY
Mississippi University for Women Women’s Basketball at Spalding University (Ky.)

Mississippi University for Women Men's Basketball at Spalding University (Ky.)
2026-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Greenville, IL
Mississippi University for Women Men’s Basketball at Spalding University (Ky.)

Senior Piano Recital - John Luke Lollar
2026-01-31 19:30 - 20:30 | Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)
Join the W Department of Music as we celebrate senior music major, John Luke Lollar and his academic journey! This event is free and open to the public.

Lover and Friends
2026-02-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Cochran Ballroom
Get a haircut for half the price while learning the best ways of financial literacy for this up coming Valentine’s Day! Hosted by: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Additional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12067355

Books & Banter - Twilight Tandem Read
2026-02-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Gail P. Gunter Multi-Purpose Room
Join us as we sink our teeth into Twilight and Midnight Sun and experience the beloved story through both Bella’s and Edward’s perspective.

Mississippi University for Women Men's Tennis vs Northwest Mississippi Community College
2026-02-03 | Columbus, Garrett Tennis Courts
Mississippi University for Women Men’s Tennis vs Northwest Mississippi Community College

Humanities Lecture
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Painter 113
T. K. Lee, “Not The Same Old Story: Learning How To Stop So You Can Start” This free talk is open to the public, sponsored by the Mississippi Humanities Council.

Love your journey Workshop
2026-02-05 15:30 - 16:30 | GPG Room- Fant Memorial Library
The “Love your journey” workshop is a fun, interactive event to focus on ways to truly love your academics, time, support, and wallet. Hosted by: Student Success Center Additional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12096434

An Evening of Piano Music, with Dr. Julia Mortyakova and Dr. Valentin Bogdan
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Connie Sills Kossen Auditorium in Poindexter Hall
Dr. Julia Mortyakova, Professor and Department Chair for Music, and Dr. Valentin Bogdan, Professor of Music, will be performing selections on the piano. This is the first Honors Forum Series of the Spring 2026 semester.

Music in the Library
2026-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Northwest Lobby
Enjoy FREE live performances in the Fant Memorial Library lobby, featuring MUW’s amazing Music Department!

Music in the Library
2026-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Fant Memorial Library, 1100 College St, Columbus, MS, United States
Join the W Department of Music for a musical afternoon as our talented music faculty and majors perform in Fant Memorial Library. You can take a study break, grab a book and a coffee at the library’s cafe, and enjoy some wonderful tunes with us!

Black History Month Celebration Concert
2026-02-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)
Join the W Department of Music as we celebrate Black History Month – featuring performances by the W Ensembles, Students, and Faculty! This event is free and open to the public.

SM-100: It All Began At The W
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00
Come listen to Dr. Nadeema Appukutti who is our speaker for the SM-100 seminar this Wednesday, February 11th at 12 noon. Join Virtually by Zoom Dr. Nadeema Appukutti is the Head of Academics at the Asian Institute of Business and Science (AIBS), Sri Lanka. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Kent, UK, where her research focused on the synthesis of sequence-defined polyphosphodiesters and their self-assembly and folding behavior. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Mississippi University for Women (MUW), USA, where she was actively involved in undergraduate research with Dr. Heda’s Research Team. Her work encompasses academic leadership, curriculum development, and ensuring quality in higher education.

Community Read Book Talk: The Barn
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Gail P. Gunter Multi-Purpose Room

2026 Healthcare Career Fair
2026-02-12 10:30 - 13:30 | Pohl Gym
The Career Services and Professional Development Center at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS, is hosting the Healthcare Career Fair on February 12, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Pohl Gymnasium. Candidates from our Nursing, Health Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Family Science, Psychology, and Business Administration programs will be in attendance. EMPLOYERS REGISTER HERE Creating an Employer Account Instructions – Handshake Registration Flyer STUDENTS REGISTER HERE

"Levels to This," with Dr. Shonna Tillman of the Southern Poverty Law Center
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Gail P. Gunter Room, Fant Library
Do you know what the attorney general’s office is responsible for? What about the mayor? Test your knowledge of local government in this interactive game developed by the Southern Poverty Law Center. This installment of the Spring 2026 Honors Forum series aims to get students and community members thinking about the government officials who impact everyday peoples’ lives. Dr. Shonna Tillman, one of the contributors to “Levels to This” and a proponent of grassroots activism, will lead the game.

Mississippi University for Women Women's Basketball at Westminster College (MO) - (rescheduled from 1/24/26)
2026-02-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Fulton, MO

Mississippi University for Women Men's Basketball at Westminster College (MO) - (rescheduled from 1/24/26)
2026-02-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Fulton, MO

Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality exhibit
2026-02-17 | Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 198 Moss Ln, Madison, MS, United States
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System (CLPLS) is hosting the exhibit Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality from February 3-27, 2026. This exhibition, organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, features an exploration of the full trajectory of Douglass’s epic life from 1818 to 1895. In this traveling exhibition, viewers can learn about Douglass’s escape from slavery, his work as an abolitionist, and his tireless fight for equality for all individuals in the Jim Crow era. This exhibition explores Douglass’s impact and his life through his own words and in photographs and documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. The exhibit is open to the public and available for viewing during regular operating hours Monday through Thursday 9am to 6pm, Fridays 9am to 2pm, and Saturdays 9am to 2pm.​ ​To learn more about the exhibit, visit www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/panel-exhibitions/frederick-douglass.
For more information, call the CLPLS at 662-329-5300.

Taxes 101 Workshop
2026-02-17 17:00 | Active Learning Classroom (CTL), Gail P. Gunter Multi-Purpose Room
+ tips on how to wisely spend refund check.

Voice Students’ Spring 2026 Recital
2026-02-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)
The W Department of Music is proud to showcase our voice students’ hard work – please join us for a wonderful evening of music featuring an array of different genres. This event is free and open to the public.

SM-100: Prosthetics & Orthotics - A Career Outlook
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Parkinson Hall Room 117
Come listen to Ashley Dean, the President of the MUW Alumni Association who is our speaker for the SM-100 seminar this Wednesday, February 18th at 12 noon. Ashley Dean currently serves as the President of the MUW Alumni Association, where she acts as the primary liaison between the university and its global network of graduates. A proud member of the Mississippi University for Women Class of 2006, Ashley went on to earn a Certificate in Prosthetics from Northwestern University in 2007 and later completed her MBA at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2024. Professionally, Ashley is a highly accomplished ABC-certified prosthetist and serves as the Area Clinic Manager for Hanger Clinic in Middle Tennessee. From fitting cranial helmets for infants to providing prosthetic limbs for veterans, she has dedicated more than 15 years to helping others live life to the fullest. An active leader and community advocate, Ashley is involved with the Junior League of Nashville and has held leadership roles within the Tennessee Society of Orthotics and Prosthetics. Whether she is advancing strategic initiatives, mentoring future professionals, or kayaking with her rescue dog, Jasper, Ashley brings passion, purpose, and vision to everything she does.
