With proposed city bonds adding an additional $50,000, the city of Columbus would once again be first in educational history. This time with the founding of the first state-supported college for women in the United States. In 1821, Franklin Academy was established as the first free public school in…
Dear Alumni and Friends, It is important in life to identify and work hard on goals, and it is equally important to celebrate when those goals are achieved. That is exactly what happened at Magnolia Mingle on Friday, March 30, at our recent Homecoming festivities. “Celebration” by Kool & the…
My Dear Alumni and Friends, Springtime is in the air and you can feel The W’s love, light and warmth all around us. Visiting campus during this time of year brings back such rich and cherished memories. The sun during the spring appears to shine a little brighter as our…
Office Renamed The Office of Outreach and Innovation within the School of Education will be renamed the Center for Education Support, effective July 1. Th e name change is reflective of the center’s dedication to supporting education-related initiatives within the state and region served by the university. The new Center…
FAAC® Designation Financial Aid director Nicole Patrick has been awarded the designation of Certified Financial Aid Administrator (FAAC®) by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). To earn the FAAC® designation, professionals must demonstrate sufficient industry-related experience, successfully pass a comprehensive knowledge exam and affirm commitment to the…
1970s Sheri Cox,’77,was featured in “The ClarionLedger’s” article on Mississippi-made products for the holidays. She is the executive director of the Craftsman’s Guild of Mississippi. Kathy Downes, ’78, retires as Dean of University Libraries at Wichita State after 43 years. Lisa Hawkins,’79, was named Outstanding Citizen of the Year at…
MacKenzie Pearce has listened to the women of Mississippi. After researching and observing different literature and news sources, Pearce realized one thing: southern women have been left out. Since August, Pearce has contacted women across Mississippi. Black, white, conservative, liberal, sororities, fraternities, church groups and social organizations – she surveyed…
When you imagine a university, what comes to mind? Perhaps you envision a picturesque campus on a sunny day with students lounging on a green lawn, studying or playing games. Or maybe you picture a classroom with a professor at the front, scribbling equations on a chalkboard while students frantically…
Mockers Celebrate 10 Years of Practice On the fourth floor of Reneau Hall, you will find Mockers. These students receive class credit each fall and spring semester as they prepare for simulated trial competitions. Anyone can be a mocker, regardless of major. Formally known as The W Mock Trial Team…
