The 12th annual Long Blue Line Auction is more than an online event. The auction, set for Sept. 27-28, helps the Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association (MUWAA) raise funds for scholarships, faculty grants and projects including the restoration of historic Shattuck Hall. The auction kicks off on Facebook Live…

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Graduating from college is a milestone for anyone who chooses to pursue higher education, however, for two recent graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Mississippi University for Women, it just means more. Julia Bruce, Alianne Dearman, Jessica Sullivan and Jerrie Sullivan Clay pause celebration to pose for a…

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Mississippi University for Women invites alumni, friends and the campus community to a weekend filled with entertainment and activities for Homecoming festivities April 4-7. “Join us as we celebrate the legacy of excellence during our upcoming Homecoming weekend at The W! From nostalgic reunions to thrilling events, there’s something for…

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About The W

Located in historic Columbus, Mississippi, The W was founded in 1884 as the first state-supported college for women in the United States. Today, the university is home to 2,193 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, diversity and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.

Be Bold. Tower with Blue.