As the first state-funded public university for women, Mississippi University for Women will continue its historic focus with the proposal of the Women’s College at Mississippi University for Women. In February 2024, The W will seek approval from the Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), the governing…
Academic Affairs
The W has recognized students named to the President’s List and to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. In order to qualify for the President’s List, the student must be enrolled full-time and have a quality point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale for the semester. Those…
Mississippi University for Women will significantly increase scholarship opportunities for freshmen enrolling for the 2024 academic year. “One of the accolades we are most proud of is that of all southern regional universities, our students graduate with the least amount of debt. One way we achieve this is by providing…
Mississippi University for Women has announced the list of candidates to be conferred with degrees during the Fall Commencement Ceremony on December 1, 2023.
Mississippi University for Women celebrated the invaluable contributions made by faculty with the awarding of Faculty Research and Creative Activity Awards, Friday, Nov. 3. The awards encompass recognition for early career research and creative activities, as well as sustained contributions throughout an academic career. Nominations for the awards were evaluated…
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.