Mississippi University for Women’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) has been admitting students for 15 years and has awarded 356 degrees equating to nearly $4 million in tuition savings. According to the National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center (NSPARC), 89% of the most recently recorded cohort (2019-20) were employed…

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Mississippi University for Women junior music composition major, Charles Weathersby, was awarded first prize in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Composition Competition for the state of Mississippi. Competing against students from other universities across the state, he emerged as the top composer, showcasing his unique voice and talent. With…

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The W Department of Music will be holding the last two concerts of the year The W Wind Ensemble Fall Concert – Tonight [Nov. 18] at 7:30 p.m. Livestream for this concert can be found here on our Virtual Concert Series page: https://www.muw.edu/music/virtual/the-w-wind-ensemble-fall-2024-concert/ and on The W Music’s YouTube…

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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.