Over the summer, news broke that Mississippi University for Women had suffered a tragic loss. Music professor, Dr. Joe L. Alexander, had suddenly passed away. Dr. Joe L. Alexander “There is so much that can be said about Dr. Alexander. He was a wonderful colleague, a consummate musician and a…
Melbourne Museum’s Dr. Maggie Haines, Dr. Travis Hagey and Maddie Guerin COLUMBUS, Miss.– Dr. Travis Hagey, assistant professor of science at Mississippi University for Women, has a bit of an affinity for geckos. Specifically, he wants to get to the bottom of how the creatures’ toe pads work. This desire…
Mississippi University for Women will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Cacao and Chocolate: A Powerful Legacy,” a two-day event centering on Hispanic culture and cuisine. “Events like ‘Cacao and Chocolate: A Powerful Legacy’ offer exceptional educational opportunities that go beyond traditional classrooms. For example, a team of interdisciplinary students has…
Mississippi University for Women’s own Kris Lee was recently recognized on a national scale for his skills on the stage. Lee, a newly-tenured associate professor of literature and philosophy, was the recipient of the Best Actor/Outstanding Achievement in a Lead Role award from the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT)…
Mississippi University for Women will once again be taking part in the festivities honoring Columbus’s own Tennessee Williams. The Tennessee Williams Tribute (TWT) hosts an annual celebration featuring events centered around the famous playwright culminating in the performance of one of Williams’s plays by local performers.The W will host 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 2,227 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.
