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…

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Four Mississippi University for Women students won prizes at the Mississippi chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) annual conference and Student Auditions finals Feb. 24-25.  Aaron Rishel, Shakia Butler, Dr. Susan Hurley, Jerry Brown and Moira Cairns.  Held at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, 69…

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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.