“COLORED Paintings: Timothy Collins,” currently on display at The W Galleries, Summer Hall at Mississippi University for Women, takes the visitor through 30 years of the artist’s career. The artwork ranges from activist art to spiritual expressions, and from the appearance of outsider or folk art to a sophisticated interpretation…

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Two Mississippi University for Women professors in the Department of Psychology & Family Science recently earned professional recognition. Dr. Dorothy Berglund Dr. Dorothy Berglund, who is the department chair, was honored for distinguished service as chair of the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Advisory Board at the annual conference of…

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Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Theatre invites students, staff, faculty and community members to audition for “Still Life with Iris” by Steven Dietz. Described as a fantastical magical adventure centered on a young girl’s search for home, auditions will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Cromwell…

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Mississippi University for Women’s Dr. Julia Mortyakova was recently elected to the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Commission on Accreditation. Julia Mortyakova “I am thrilled about the opportunity to serve my profession,” said Mortyakova, chair of The W’s Department of Music, who will serve in the Baccalaureate category. “It…

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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.