Mississippi University for Women Music Therapy professor Carmen Osburn and Music Therapy assistant professor Dr. Jon Fessenden recently were appointed to national positions. Osburn, who is in her 17th year at The W, has been appointed co-chair of the American Music Therapy Association’s Academic Program Approval Committee. Fessenden has been…
Dr. Sally Pearson never imagined her epiphany would impact so many lives. Scott Tollison, provost & vice president of Academic Affairs, and Dr. Sally Pearson Pearson also never envisioned she would become a teacher. But that all changed in 2000 when Pearson was working as an orthopedic nurse at Columbus…
The Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association has chosen a president-elect and elected five board members for 2023. The newest class of board members are J’Markus DuBose (2014), Andrea Germany (2000), Clare Haefner (2003), Trey Harper (1998), Annie Oeth (1987) and Debra Sturgis-Stamps (1982). Jermarra “JJ” Jones-Price (2008) was selected…
The Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association (MUWAA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2023 awards, which recognize exceptional achievements and contributions to the university and the community. The awards were presented during Mississippi University for Women’s Homecoming Convocation held April 1. Lesley Norwood Davis (’06), Dr. Kendall…
Senior Miranda Flippo is too familiar with difficult circumstances. She also knows determination. The Mississippi University for Women elementary education major was recently awarded the 2023 Linda Anglin Teacher Preparation Scholarship from the Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE). “Receiving this scholarship meant so much more than just the money. To have…
