Mississippi University for Women

Mississippi University for Women Founded in 1884 as the first public college for women in the United States, The W is a tradition-rich university that has educated men for more than 40 years.

The W is a public university providing a high-quality education for everyone. Founded in 1884 as the first public college for women in the United States, The W is a tradition-rich university that has educated men for more than 35 years. U.S.News & World Report has consistently ranked The W among the top Southern public master's universities. The W also has been prominently ranked in other leading

publications such as Kiplinger's Personal Finance and Consumer's Digest magazines. Our three colleges feature more than 70 outstanding majors and concentrations, and with more than 60 campus organizations, it is almost impossible not to find a perfect fit. With a 11:1 student-faculty ratio, our dedicated instructors and staff, as well as talented alumni and friends, are here to help you excel! Apply today.

06/02/2026

Mississippi University for Women is excited to welcome the state’s brightest young minds for the 2026 Mississippi Governor’s School! Fifty-eight academically gifted students from 29 schools have arrived on campus for this prestigious, tuition-free residential honors program. With this year’s theme, “Voices,” these scholars will explore how individual and collective voices can drive change and strengthen communities. The program runs through June 13, inspiring the next generation of leaders, innovators, and creators. https://bit.ly/4dLVstq

President Nora R. Miller has been awarded an honorary doctorate, the highest honor Mississippi University for Women can ...
06/01/2026

President Nora R. Miller has been awarded an honorary doctorate, the highest honor Mississippi University for Women can bestow. The distinction recognizes President Miller's exceptional leadership and service to her alma mater and higher education over the last three decades.

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Welcome to The W!
06/01/2026

Welcome to The W!

05/31/2026

COLUMBUS, Miss. - The W Athletics has released its 2026 Spring Athletic Director's Honor Roll, with a total of 119 honors being accorded to student-athletes. To make the A.D.'s Honor Roll, members of the Owls' 15 sports rosters needed a minimum 3.00 grade point average (GPA) for the recently complet...

Earlier this week, The W’s Culinary Arts Institute and the Lowndes County Master Gardeners dedicated a new kitchen garde...
05/30/2026

Earlier this week, The W’s Culinary Arts Institute and the Lowndes County Master Gardeners dedicated a new kitchen garden on campus, creating easy access to fresh herbs, vegetables and ingredients for culinary students. The new garden provides rising chefs the opportunity to work with ingredients from garden to table.

At The W, learning extends far beyond the classroom. This week, faculty and staff stepped up to support student success....
05/29/2026

At The W, learning extends far beyond the classroom. This week, faculty and staff stepped up to support student success. Faculty and staff volunteers boldly served as simulated patients for Graduate Speech-Language Pathology’s Medical Simulation Lab. By giving their time and participation, they helped second-year graduate SLP students gain valuable hands-on experience in real-world clinical scenarios.

Dr. Malia Schimminger has been named director of Career Services and Professional Development Center at The W. https://...
05/29/2026

Dr. Malia Schimminger has been named director of Career Services and Professional Development Center at The W. https://bit.ly/3RPt4Of

The W has recognized students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Students named...
05/28/2026

The W has recognized students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

Students named to the President’s List earned a perfect 4.0 GPA while enrolled full-time during the semester. Students recognized on the Dean’s List achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99.

The W recognizes spring 2026 Academic Honors List Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by Neila Swann The W has recognized students named to the President’s List and to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. In order to qualify for the President’s List, the student must be enrolled full-time and hav...

Join the team at The W!The university is currently hiring for the following positions:🔹 HVAC Mechanic II🔹 Electrician II...
05/27/2026

Join the team at The W!

The university is currently hiring for the following positions:
🔹 HVAC Mechanic II
🔹 Electrician II
🔹 PC/Network Specialist
🔹 Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

Apply today and learn more about available opportunities at The W.

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05/27/2026

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A total of eight student-athletes from The W Athletics' spring teams have been honored in their respective sports on the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's (SLIAC) All-Academic Team. To earn All-Academic honors, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore, have s...

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