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…
Arts & Sciences
The Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Theatre will host open auditions for “The Flick,” the 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Annie Baker. Auditions will take place on Thursday, Oct 3 at 6 p.m. at Cromwell Theatre, located at 620 10th St. South in Columbus. “The Flick” is set in…
Mississippi University for Women’s family science students now have the opportunity earn credentials recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Office of Head Start (OHS). Announced by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) in August, the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential is now…
Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Sciences and Mathematics is opening the doors to W faculty, staff and students for the science/math seminar series beginning, Wednesday, Sept. 11. Dr. Ghanshyam Heda The course is being instructed by Dr. Ghanshyam Heda, professor of biology at The W. Heda will be the…
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…
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.
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