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.

Our newest nursing students are officially on campus and beginning their journey toward careers dedicated to caring for ...
06/23/2026

Our newest nursing students are officially on campus and beginning their journey toward careers dedicated to caring for others. Welcome to The W. Be Bold.

06/23/2026

COLUMBUS, Miss. - The W golf program has had four of its players – two women and two men - honored in their respective genders for the 2025-26 Academic All-District® At-Large Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). Recognized from the Owls' rosters were Ashley Estabrook and Isabel ...

The W Student Success Center's Kelly Hollowell, intermediate program developer (left), and Dr. Clear Moore, director, pr...
06/19/2026

The W Student Success Center's Kelly Hollowell, intermediate program developer (left), and Dr. Clear Moore, director, presented at the 2026 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education, held June 10-13 in Austin, Texas.

Camp LIT (Literature in Turner) is a summer camp provided by speech-path faculty and majors. Campers receive two individ...
06/18/2026

Camp LIT (Literature in Turner) is a summer camp provided by speech-path faculty and majors. Campers receive two individual therapy sessions targeting reading and spelling skills. They also receive snacks and participate in activities such as recreation, crafts and games. This year's camp theme: "Blast off into Reading."

06/17/2026

program over the past few years, men's basketball standout Tray Huguley has been voted as the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Male Athlete of the Year for 2025-26, it has been announced. Huguley is the first Owls' student-athlete to be voted the honor, adding to the burgeoning....

The W campus is alive with activity this week. Freshman orientation today and transfer tomorrow. Looking forward to a gr...
06/16/2026

The W campus is alive with activity this week. Freshman orientation today and transfer tomorrow. Looking forward to a great new year!

Four faculty members in The W’s Department of Sciences and Mathematics have received Summer Undergraduate Research Fello...
06/15/2026

Four faculty members in The W’s Department of Sciences and Mathematics have received Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Awards to conduct research with undergraduate students this summer.

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The School of Education at The W has received an A rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) in recogni...
06/12/2026

The School of Education at The W has received an A rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) in recognition of its success in preparing future elementary educators to teach reading effectively.

The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation, published June 9, spotlights The W’s undergraduate elementary education program for meeting the standards set by literacy experts for coverage of the most effective methods of reading instruction.

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06/11/2026

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