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…
Nursing & Health Sciences
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…
Linda Broadbent, Janet Estis, Camryn Johnson and Rita Felton. The W’s NSSLHA organization made a $500 donation to the to the Parkinson Voice project in memory of Mr. Al Broadbent in April. Richardson, Texas — Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the voices of people with Parkinson’s…
The Speech & Hearing Center at Mississippi University for Women will empower readers this summer with Camp LIT (Literacy in Turner) June 17-20. The engaging summer program is aimed at helping students ages 6 to 12 who are below grade level in the area of reading. The specialized camp offers…
Children who use Words for Life (WFL) vocabulary are invited to Camp TnT (Talking in Turner: A Communication Explosion) June 3-6 from 8:30 a.m. to noon hosted by the Speech and Hearing Center at Mississippi University for Women. “Camp TnT uses fun, engaging activities such as crafts, sensory play and…
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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