March with SPB, I.D.E.A.L Women, and The W’s Council of Family Relations in solidarity with women and children facing or recovering from domestic violence or navigating crisis pregnancies. We will begin the march at the steps of Cochran Hall at 4 PM. If you’re able, bring a donation to the 2nd floor of Cochran Hall […]
Join the History, Political Science, & Geography Club for a Women’s History Month-inspired movie night! Grab some snacks and settle in for Suffragette, which “movingly explores the passion and heartbreak of those who risked all they had for women’s right to vote – their jobs, their homes, their children, and even their lives.” (Focus Features […]
Come and hear Anastasia C. Curwood talk about the life and experiences of Shirley Chisholm, whose 1972 bid for the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party made history and paved the way for further women’s political activism. Curwood is the author of the forthcoming biography, Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics (2023) and […]
College of Arts & Sciences Bill & Jo-Ann Vandergriff College of Nursing & Health Sciences (Associate of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, Doctorate of Nursing) Ceremony begins at 1 p.m. Doors open at noon. Bill & Jo-Ann Vandergriff College of Nursing & Health Sciences (Kinesiology, Public Health, Speech-Language Pathology) College of Business & Professional Studies […]
Join WCFR to discuss the history of gender-based pricing and ongoing efforts to reduce that gap. In 1994, consumers were made aware of price discrepancies among clothing items (ladies’ blouses vs. men’s dress shirts) based on gender. We will review efforts to reduce the pricing gap and discuss why, thirty years later, we continue to […]
At the club’s first session, members will discuss Rebecca Solnit’s Men Explain Things to Me. Lessa Harvey, an 1884 Fellow in the Women’s College, created this feminist book club after working at Friendly City Books as a Nancy Yates Community Engagement Fellow in the summer of 2025.
Catherine Simone Gray–also called “Unsilenced Woman” and author of Proud Flesh: A Memoir of Motherhood, Intimate Violence, and Reclaiming Pleasure–gathers women, mothers, and caregivers to explore how writing can be an ally in our living and loving. Part of the Women’s College Colloquium Speaker Series. All are welcome.
Kimberly Griffin is a seasoned revenue generation expert with over two decades of fundraising, marketing, sales, and advertising experience. She is also the founding publisher and chief revenue officer of the Mississippi Free Press, a statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet focusing on solutions-based journalism. She received her B.S. in journalism from The W. Read her full […]
At the club’s second session, members will discuss The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. Lessa Harvey, an 1884 Fellow in the Women’s College, created this feminist book club after working at Friendly City Books as a Nancy Yates Community Engagement Fellow in the summer of 2025.
Want to learn how to make your money go further? The first step is to ensure that you’re not spending everything you earn and that you’re earning as much as you should. In these back-to-back workshops, a representative from Regions Bank will first review personal budgeting before The W’s own Ali Glasgow covers salary negotiation. […]
Amy Bogue is president and founder of Allegro Family Clinics, which recently expanded its services to include obstetrics and gynecology. Named one of the top 50 CEOs in MS, Bogue has also launched a hub of resources at Allegro to help combat human trafficking. Part of the Women’s College Colloquium Speaker Series. All are welcome.
At the club’s last fall session, members will discuss Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay. Lessa Harvey, an 1884 Fellow in the Women’s College, created this feminist book club after working at Friendly City Books as a Nancy Yates Community Engagement Fellow in the summer of 2025.