Mississippi University for Women’s Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences is once again atop the state in the annual program rankings, continuing its tradition of excellence in producing skilled, qualified graduates.   Niche.com places The W as the best school in the state for nursing. “Rankings such as these…

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Graduating from college is a milestone for anyone who chooses to pursue higher education, however, for two recent graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Mississippi University for Women, it just means more. Julia Bruce, Alianne Dearman, Jessica Sullivan and Jerrie Sullivan Clay pause celebration to pose for a…

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Bill Vandergriff has been awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Mississippi University for Women in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to various fields throughout his career. Bill Vandergriff encourages graduates during the Summer Commencement Ceremony to embrace the wisdom of the past while moving forward. “As…

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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.