David Brooking was named the Executive Director of Enrollment Management at Mississippi University for Women last November.
Students prepare to graduate, want more regalia options
Students at Mississippi University for Women are somewhat divided about the policies regarding regalia at graduation. Some students feel that the ceremony celebrates academic achievement and don’t mind the strict policies. Others think that they should be able to choose how they express themselves during the ceremony because it is their achievement.
Friendly City Books, A local bookstore for a tight-knit community
Rising safety issues concern on-campus students
The Mississippi University for Women campus is the center of life for many students and staff. Hundreds of people go in and out of campus every day with the expectation that they will be kept safe inside the perimeters of campus. This expectation has recently become more uncertain among students as several events have shaken their faith in whether they are being kept safe.
The W's Music Therapy program moved clinical to Cromwell
Students majoring in Music Therapy are finally almost able to open their doors to groups for the first time in two years. Since the spring of 2020, the faculty of the Department of Music have been transitioning from Poindexter Hall to Cromwell Communications Center to host clinicals for their clients in a more open and confidential space.
Owl Food Pantry helps students in need
The Owl Food Pantry was founded in the summer of 2020, about halfway through the pandemic. The pantry was started by a student, who spread the word by talking to students and putting up flyers around the school, however, Alisen Reed, really hit the ground running when she joined the faculty of Mississippi University for Women in August 2021.
Women owned businesses in Columbus
The owners of two local businesses hope to improve the community and the lives of their customers while turning a profit in Columbus. Maypop Spa offers a variety of massages performed by massage therapists. The spa also serves as a physical retail space for Humble Reign, a new online fashion retailer. Both businesses are owned by women, and they see their businesses as fulfilling needs in the community.
Welty Gala Returns to Campus
Social Organizations recruit new members
For many years, social clubs and fraternities have been an important part of college life at Mississippi University for Women. This past year has proven to be a difficult year for many of these clubs due to the nature of the pandemic. However, they are now determined to come back even bigger and better this year while still maintaining all social distancing protocols.