Tamera Jones College always was a goal for Tamera Jones. Ever since Jones was a freshman at Senatobia High School, she knew she needed to continue her educational journey if she wanted to ensure a better life for herself. Another motivating factor made Jones’ more special: She is the first…
Author: Tyler Wheat
A variety of music ensembles will fill the Connie Sills Kossen Auditorium in Poindexter Hall at Mississippi University for Women Tuesday, Nov. 8 and Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. On Nov. 8, The W’s Jazz Ensemble will present its fall performance filled with jazz and rock classics, such as…
It’s a new day – and there’s a new look – at the Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center. From flooring to fixtures and everything in between, Angie Atkins and Chandler Lester have spent the last two-plus years working to re-imagine the 190-acre educational and recreational facility in a secluded area high…
Mississippi University for Women continues to lead the state in degree completion despite a decrease in overall headcount. For fall 2022, the university enrolled 2,339 students accounting for a 5.6% drop in unduplicated enrollment. “What we have experienced is not unusual, particularly for regional institutions. It’s part demographic cliff, part…
Earlier this week, the university honored staff and faculty with November birthdays. Among those celebrated was Ashley Morgan, development officer for the Office of Development and Alumni. Daily, she supports fundraising efforts of the university by making connections with alumni and friends of The W. “I have the opportunity to work…