The legacy of Dr. Karen Nabors, a cherished and devoted faculty member, lives on as she was posthumously awarded the McLain Family Award for Extraordinary Faculty. The prestigious accolade recognized Dr. Nabors’ passion and commitment to teaching, scholarly achievement and service. The Nabors family received the McLain Award during the…
Mississippi University for Women announced that it has exceeded its historic $25 million fundraising campaign goal. The announcement was made this evening during the university’s Magnolia Mingle, one of the many events planned for this weekend’s Homecoming celebration. The ambitious “Be the Light” campaign has led to new scholarships, cutting-edge…
COLUMBUS, Miss. — Mississippi University for Women is a significant economic contributor to the state of Mississippi as well as the Golden Triangle region, according to a recently released economic impact analysis. The university’s economic value to the state totaled more than $215 million during fiscal year 2021-22. Expressed in…
BLUE, an acronym for Building Leadership, Understanding & Education, is set to take place on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. in the Pope Banquet Room of Hogarth Dining Center at Mississippi University for Women. BLUE 2023 will be streamed live for participants who wish to participate virtually. “Whether you’re…
As part of the next steps of its naming process, Mississippi University for Women has shared findings based on data gathered in an open community survey. Over 4,300 people completed the survey created by Love Communications based out of Salt Lake City. The greatest participation was from alumni, and 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, community and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.
Be Bold. Tower with Blue.
