When Sheryl Jefferies set out to begin her capstone project, she had no idea it would take on a life of its own. Being a transfer, non-traditional student from Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Jefferies had never even heard of The W. But when researching schools to complete…
Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music will present an evening of selections from opera and musical theatre April 19- 20 in Kossen Auditorium in Poindexter Hall at 7:30 p.m. “I’m extremely proud of our W students for their dedication and passion in preparing for this performance. They’ve studied the…
Mississippi University for Women’s Wind Ensemble and Community Band will present a spring concert, “Players Choice,”Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. on the Shattuck Hall Lawn. Ginger Zingara, director of bands for The W, explained the theme. “Each semester I ask the musicians to share any ideas they have for…
Mississippi University for Women’s Dr. Julia Mortyakova has been recognized for her contributions to music education, specifically piano, by Steinway & Sons, a world-renowned piano manufacturer. Dr. Julia Mortyakova “The Steinway Top Teacher Award is a prestigious formal recognition by Steinway & Sons that commends outstanding instruction and leadership in…
Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m., witness the return of the “Blues Brothers” to Mississippi University for Women’s campus, on the Shattuck Hall Lawn. The W Jazz Ensemble will perform music from the 1980 comedy classic starring John Belushi and Dan Akyroyd. After the opening of “Papa Was a Rollin’…
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.
