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.
Leadership gala celebrates best of W's community
Mississippi University for Women hosted a Leadership Gala on April 12. The Division of Student Affairs set up the gala to honor some of the best of The W. Select members of the community were invited to an exclusive event that honored students, staff and organizations for their contributions to making campus a better place for all.
The W hopes for increase in fall enrollment numbers
Before COVID-19 hit in 2020, enrollment at Mississippi University for Women had been trending up. Enrollment in Fall 2019 was 2,811. By Fall of 2022, that number had decreased to 2,477. Although the university stressed that it retained 75% of the Fall 2020 freshmen and 83% of the first-time transfers from that same semester, there was no masking the fact that enrollment took a tumble during the pandemic.
Students celebrate Spring Break with trips, relaxing
Students encounter bookstore problems
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.
Cromwell students, faculty temporarily scattered across campus
Homecoming festivities postponed until August
Graduation to be in-person
Music by Women Festival goes virtual, lasts all month
In the midst of this pandemic, the fifth annual festival is being held virtually. Every night this month at 7:30 p.m., new concerts are being posted to the Music by Women website and YouTube channel. The concerts are completely free to the public, and they will continue to stay up for viewing following the festival.