Dr. Melissa Smith has been named the 2024 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher of the Year for Mississippi University for Women. Each year, the Humanities Council invites award recipients to present a public lecture that highlights the role of humanities in teaching. Smith will present her lecture titled “Storytelling: The Journeys…
Arts & Sciences
The Department of Music at Mississippi University for Women is thrilled to announce its third edition of Music Day, Friday, Feb. 9. This event is designed for high school and community college students who would like to experience a day in the life of a music major. Music Day is…
Mississippi University of Women is searching for talented musicians in the Golden Triangle. Open to all high school, college and adult band musicians, the Wind Ensemble (also known as the concert band) will meet Mondays in Shattuck Hall on The W’s campus from 6– 8:30 p.m. throughout the spring.
Two Mississippi University for Women faculty, Dr. Cecilia Brooks and professor Michael Dodson, have been named Provost Fellows for spring 2024 to address areas critical to the university’s strategic priorities, including providing innovative and experiential academic experiences for students that encourage them to become life-long learners, fostering excellence in teaching…
Mississippi University for Women’s Dr. Cecilia Brooks presented her research titled, “Mobile payment service use among college students: Friend or foe?” at the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) Research and Training Symposium Wednesday, Nov. 29. The presentation featured research by Brooks with help from 2022 W graduate…
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.