Mississippi University for Women and the Martha Swain Speaker Series are excited to welcome author Anastasia C. Curwood to campus for a talk about the life and experiences of Shirley Chisholm from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Nissan Auditorium, Parkinson Hall. Anastasia C. Curwood The Mississippi Humanities Council, the…
Arts & Sciences
Ali Glasgow had a vision. But it is challenging to assemble different pieces and viewpoints into a coherent voice, so Glasgow wasn’t sure how the 2022 edition of “The Dilettanti,” Mississippi University for Women’s student literary magazine, would come together. Glasgow, her staff and the contributors rose to that challenge…
Disruption is at the heart of Dr. Tim Lampkin’s message. Dr. Tim Lampkin To disrupt issues like generational poverty, structured inequality and institutional racism, Lampkin believes business ownership is a direct pathway to building wealth. Lampkin and Higher Purpose Co have been working to promote that message since 2016. At…
Dr. Joe L. Alexander continues to expand his portfolio. In the process, Alexander, a professor of music at Mississippi University for Women, keeps earning accolades as a world-renown composer. Dr. Joe L. Alexander Two of Alexander’s most recent compositions, “DJ2 Extravaganza” and “Ruffner Mountain Express” received Mississippi Institute of Arts…
Dr. Valentin Bogdan wants to push the boundaries. Dr. Valentin Bogdan As an artist, that’s the only way Bogdan feels he can grow and evolve as a pianist and as a composer. Bogdan’s willingness to challenge himself explains his interest in Mihai Eminescu, a novelist, journalist and Romantic poet from…
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 2,227 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.