Mississippi University for Women’s Dr. Julia Mortyakova is introducing students to the piano and proper technique through the release of her textbook titled, “Class Piano.” “This textbook is designed to gradually introduce the beginning piano student to the instrument, music notation and proper technique. Through the use of original music…
Students were welcomed back to the campus of Mississippi University for Women this week, and along with them, a group of new faculty members also came aboard. The group includes highly qualified individuals who will find their homes in the many departments across campus. They include: Dr. Matthew Moniz Dr.
Longtime faculty member, Alex Stelioes-Wills, has been named chair of the Department of Art & Design at Mississippi University for Women. Alex Stelioes-Wills “I appreciate that I am benefiting from the hard work of the two previous chairs: Professor Robert Gibson and Professor Shawn Dickey. The Department of Art &…
Ellen Ann Fentress always has been fascinated by how the smallest event can pack a cavernous cultural truth. As a lifetime resident of the state of Mississippi, Fentress understands race and whiteness inevitably are part of that fabric. Fentress’ new book “The Steps We Take: A Memoir of Southern Reckoning”…
Setting usually is a main character in Mary Miller’s work. Mary Miller Having lived in Jackson, Gulfport, Starkville, Hattiesburg, Meridian and now Oxford, Miller is familiar with many of the things that make different parts of the state of Mississippi unique. Miller tried to capture the special flavor of the…
