The vision and efforts of Sallie Eola Reneau, Olivia Valentine Hastings and Annie Coleman Peyton to create the first public college for women will be commemorated on the campus of Mississippi University for Women with a marker unveiling and public history exhibit during Women’s History Month. The historical marker, which…
Marla Fisher, a seasoned professional in fundraising and development, has been named director of development at Mississippi University for Women. “Marla came to The W five years ago, and with her dedication to the university, she has progressively advanced our fundraising initiatives. She brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and…
Dear University Family: The process of change is always a difficult one, and that has never been truer than that of identifying a name for our beloved W that allows us to maintain our iconic brand while finding a formal name that indicates we welcome all students. In order give…
From the steps of historic Poindexter Hall, Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller announced to a crowd gathered on Shattuck Lawn the university’s decision to codify into state law its intention to remain “The W” while declaring the university’s new formal name to be Wynbridge State University of Mississippi…
Mississippi University for Women is excited to announce a partnership with alumna Laura Prestwich, class of 2008, as it enters its next phase of the renaming process that began 18 months ago. As the university has narrowed the possible selections to three names, Wynbridge, Welbright and Wynbright, Prestwich alongside the…
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.
