In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mississippi University for Women will come together for “Cultural Intersections,” a two-day event scheduled for Oct. 3-4, designed to highlight and explore experiences of first-generation students. “Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the rich cultural legacy that shapes our communities, and an invitation…

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Mississippi University for Women will once again celebrate Sonya Kovalevsky, a pioneer for women in the field of mathematics, with the annual Sonya Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day event Friday, Aug. 30 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Held on The W’s campus, SK Day has been a staple for more than…

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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 2,227 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.