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Historic philanthropy establishes the Bill and Jo-Ann Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Monday, November 13, 2023

With the recent commitment of the largest legacy gift in university history, philanthropists Bill and Jo-Ann Vandergriff continue unprecedented support for Mississippi University for Women’s nursing students. Dr. Brandy Larmon, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Jo-Ann Vandergriff; Andrea Stevens, director of Development & Alumni Relations; and…

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The W announces inaugural recipients of Faculty Research and Creative Activity Awards

Monday, November 13, 2023

Mississippi University for Women celebrated the invaluable contributions made by faculty with the awarding of Faculty Research and Creative Activity Awards, Friday, Nov. 3. The awards encompass recognition for early career research and creative activities, as well as sustained contributions throughout an academic career. Nominations for the awards were evaluated…

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The W hosts Mississippi Foreign Language Association

Friday, November 10, 2023

Edgar Serrano knows how to wield the power of language. Erinn Holloway, Edgar Serrano and Dr. Reyna Vergara Originally from Mexico City, Serrano used his ability to speak Spanish to help him build a furniture company in Tupelo into a multi-million dollar operation that did business throughout the world. After…

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Threadgill Lecture Series welcomes Modern Gentlemen back to The W

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

The Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series Endowment will once again host musical group The Modern Gentlemen on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. The special holiday show will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 in Kossen Auditorium in Poindexter Hall. “We are proud to have…

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Patricia Caston assumes role of director of sponsored and collaborative projects

Monday, November 06, 2023

Mississippi University for Women has named Patricia Caston as director of sponsored and collaborative projects at Mississippi University for Women. In this position, Caston will work with faculty, staff and administration to develop grant proposals, coordinate grant-funded programs for agencies, institutions, local government and collaborate with external agencies to identify…

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