Universities worry about effects of merger talk Nov 20, 2009
Citing the state's growing economic constraints, Gov. Haley Barbour has proposed a merger of Mississippi Valley and Alcorn State University into Jackson State University, as well as Mississippi University for Women into Mississippi State. But his recommendations come as universities try to bring in additional revenue through growing enrollment and soliciting more private funds to offset shrinking state appropriations. (The Clarion-Ledger)
No room for immunity Nov 18, 2009
Barbour's recommendations for the state's university system include a merger of Mississippi University for Women into Mississippi State University, as well as a merger of the state's three historically black universities that would place Alcorn State University and Mississippi Valley State University into Jackson State. Jackson State alum Edward Bishop of Jackson said he thinks the community colleges should be merged before the universities. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Three Brookhaven facilities threatened in Barbour plan Nov 18, 2009
Merging MSA with MSMS in Columbus, under the care of the Mississippi University for Women, has often been suggested and defeated in the Legislature, with the most recent attempt coming earlier this year in House Bill 1555. In his budget recommendations, the governor suggests that merging the schools at MUW will save $1 million, but the cost of the move could outweigh any immediate financial benefits. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Lawmakers vow challenge to MSA plans Nov 18, 2009
Local leaders and elected officials are gearing up for a battle in the Legislature in 2010, gathering all the information and documentation necessary to prove that MSA belongs in Brookhaven and not on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, where the governor expects to save $1 million by merging the school with the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. Economic impact studies, examinations of graduation and college attendance rates and a publicity campaign... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
School rivalries fade in debate Nov 18, 2009
Barbour's cost-saving proposal, which also calls for merging Mississippi University for Women into Mississippi State, has forged odd alliances across inter-collegiate lines and within families whose allegiances are normally split ... " ... This budget proposes merging Mississippi Valley State and Alcorn State with Jackson State. No campus would close, but administration would be unified and significant savings achieved. Our historically black universities would be united into a premier... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Barbour: Economy demands mergers Nov 17, 2009
He also called for merging Mississippi University for Women into Mississippi State. But some lawmakers, alumni and students say the mergers won't happen without a fight. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Belhaven ponders "university" name change Nov 16, 2009
It also asks alumni to compare the "academic quality" of a Belhaven education to the state's public regional universities - Alcorn State, Delta State, Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi Valley State. (2 of 2). (The Clarion-Ledger)
University merger talks Nov 4, 2009
The discussions often have focused on combining Mississippi University for Women with Mississippi State and Mississippi Valley State with Delta State ... The state university system, as well as Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi Valley State, Delta State, Mississippi State, Alcorn State, Jackson State and the University of Southern Mississippi are members of the AASCU.. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Louisiana family donates Welty collection to MUW Oct 24, 2009
- A collection of about 270 items by or about Eudora Welty has been donated to Mississippi University for Women. The donation of correspondence, books, periodicals, recordings and photographs came from Andy Murray Coffey of Lafayette, La. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Limbert to retire in june Oct 13, 2009
COLUMBUS From cutting the university's athletic programs to disaffiliating the historic Alumnae Association and attempting to rename the university, Claudia Limbert's nearly eight-year tenure at Mississippi University for Women has been peppered with controversy. On Monday, she announced her retirement from the school when her contract ends in June. (The Clarion-Ledger)
If needed, merge MSA, MSMS in Brookhaven Oct 7, 2009
The Mississippi School of the Arts located here in Brookhaven and the Mississippi School for Math and Science located on the campus of Mississippi University for Women in Columbus are 230 miles apart. Stringer believes it would be more cost efficient if the schools were operated on a single campus. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
School of Arts may be target in budget talks Oct 3, 2009
In comments made to the Associated Press Thursday about the state's worsening tax revenues, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Johnny Stringer, D-Montrose, said the state could not afford to continue operating MSA apart from its sister school, the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, which is located on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus. Both schools are residential high schools for advanced juniors and seniors, and are about 230 miles apart. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Colleges Play the Name Game Sep 20, 2009
Mississippi University for Women. colleges and universities. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Clients always come 1st for chairman Sep 3, 2009
His first job was at the campus radio station at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus. "Going into business for myself really appealed to me," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hitting the school grounds running: New recruits offset shortage Aug 24, 2009
" What was most helpful, Pourciau said, were the hours she spent student teaching in north Mississippi while she was in college at Mississippi University for Women. Teachers also have to be realistic, Hubbard said. There are some unique issues, especially in middle school, a teacher has to deal with, she said. With class changes, teachers deal with about 130 students a day, and just as many personalities, Hubbard said. "Maturity levels vary in the class, and they vary in the students from day to... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Book prices a textbook case Aug 14, 2009
At Mississippi's public universities, where tuition ranges from $4,423 a year at Mississippi University for Women to $5,150 at Mississippi State University, many students will spend about $300 to $600 on books this semester. For some, the total can be as high as $1,000. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Limbert insults male graduates of the ‘W’ Aug 12, 2009
As a male graduate of Mississippi University for Women, I am insulted and incensed by the actions W President Claudia Limbert has taken against the interests of her employer and my alma mater. Her insistence in recent months that men are embarrassed to call themselves W graduates gives me and my fellow W guys no credit for enlightenment, intelligence or common sense. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
MUW seeks new identity Aug 9, 2009
No one would mistake him for a female, yet his 1998 diploma is from Mississippi University for Women ... Mississippi University for Women has been enrolling men for more than 25 years, and administrators say its time to choose a new name that better reflects the mission of the campus in Columbus ... If I were a guy, I just dont know that I would want my diploma to say Mississippi University for Women, McMurphy said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
MUW's new name to debut Aug. 10 Jul 13, 2009
Mississippi University for Women faithful will find out in about a month whether leaders will choose Reneau University or Waverley University as the school's new name ... The name was changed to Mississippi State College for Women in 1920 and again in 1974 to Mississippi University for Women ... "If males can legally go there, it's not fair they should have to say 'graduated from Mississippi University for Women.' It's really unfair when it comes to resumes," she said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
SCHOOL ICONS RETIRING Jun 1, 2009
Mississippi University for Women will lose two professors and two instructors who have put in between 12 and 27 years with the university. Alcorn State University is losing more than 50 years of experience just in its chemistry department with the retirement of department chairman Troy Stewart and chemistry and physics professor Thomas Bolden. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Three classmates, teachers bid farewell to Forest schools May 28, 2009
After graduating from Forest, Henry completed her first college degree at Mississippi State College for Women (MSCW), known today as Mississippi University for Women at Columbus. She later earned two master s degrees, one in special education and the other in guidance. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Single insurer to cover colleges May 24, 2009
Four universities now insure all of their buildings - the University of Southern Mississippi, Alcorn State, Delta State and Mississippi University for Women. Mississippi Valley State and Jackson State will join them with full coverage in the coming year. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Liza and Rick Looser May 10, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Cirlot Agency, CEO and COO. (The Clarion-Ledger)
BA rules AA state tennis May 8, 2009
Misner, who has coached at Belhaven College in Jackson and Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, decided to get back into coaching when Gray called him last fall. It was a good match. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Some Miss. nursing schools struggle Apr 20, 2009
Mississippi University for Women was one of 10 schools that met all standards for accreditation this year ... Mississippi University for Women. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. higher ed leaders tout business links Apr 17, 2009
Mississippi University for Women President Claudia Limbert highlighted her schools focus on small classes and efforts like the nursing program and the Culinary Arts Institute. Higher education is the engine that drives economic growth in the state, Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Easy solution to name quandry Apr 14, 2009
Mississippi University for Women (MUW) commissioned a study to recommend a new name for the formerly all-female university. The investigation apparently did not come up with the right answer, so University leaders have instructed the independent researcher to go at it again. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
MUW adding Welty to list Apr 9, 2009
Two weeks after learning that Waverley University was the most popular of three new name choices for Mississippi University for Women, officials say they want to give Welty another chance ... The name was changed to Mississippi State College for Women in 1920 and again in 1974 to Mississippi University for Women. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Waverly bye to MUW Mar 28, 2009
According to reports, "Waverly" leads the new-name lottery for Mississippi University for Women. The whole exercise is somewhat akin to rearranging the deck chairs on the Mississippi's higher education Titanic. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
EDITORIAL:Welty University Mar 26, 2009
Renaming Mississippi University for Women ought to achieve two central goals: dramatically raise its name identity and enhance its marketability (and its survival) to a broader pool of potential students. Welty University is the name to choose. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Waverley leads MUW new-name survey Mar 25, 2009
COLUMBUS Waverley University got the best response in a survey of possible new names for the Mississippi University for Women, according to a Jackson marketing agency. The Cirlot Agency, hired to test three options for the school's potential new name, shared its findings with an MUW committee on Tuesday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
UPDATE: MUW new-name committee to hear research results Mar 24, 2009
COLUMBUS A Jackson marketing agency will report Tuesday on its research into new names suggested for Mississippi University for Women. A campus committee, appointed by President Claudia Limbert, recently selected three proposed names for the 125-year-old institution, which has admitted men since 1982. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
U.S. is world leader in recognizing women's value Mar 14, 2009
In this state, traditionally coed schools such as the University of Southern Mississippi, Millsaps and Mississippi Valley State University, not to mention Mississippi University for Women, can even boast about having a woman president. Although America is far from what it could be in fully integrating the thoughts, talents and contributions of women into everyday life, it does represent the best atmosphere on earth for them to grow professionally, intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
JSU's Mason spurned by faculty Mar 13, 2009
Similar resolutions have preceded the resignations of three presidents at Mississippi universities in the past 10 years: Lester Newman at Mississippi Valley State University, Clyda Rent at Mississippi University for Women and Shelby Thames at the University of Southern Mississippi. But Mason said he thinks his case represents "the perceptions of some members of the Faculty Senate executive committee.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
MSA student chosen for wildcard slot, in Top 13 Mar 7, 2009
Perry referenced a January attempt in the Mississippi House of Representatives to close MSA's Brookhaven campus and relocate the school to the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, where it would operate alongside the similar, residential Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. The legislation proposed by Democratic committee chairmen Rep. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
MUW plans 125th anniversary celebration Mar 3, 2009
COLUMBUS Mississippi University for Women will celebrate its 125th anniversary on March 12 ... The move was made to more clearly reflect the institutions effort to integrate professional training with the four-year baccalaureate degree, and was again changed in 1974 to Mississippi University for Women. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Pendergest-Holt described as brilliant, despite claims Feb 21, 2009
- Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from Mississippi University for Women, class of 1995. - Master's of Science in mathematics from Mississippi State University, class of 1997. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Brook Day event leaves positive note Feb 12, 2009
House Bill 1555, which would have moved MSA alongside the Mississippi Schools of Mathematics and Science on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, was defeated on the House floor on Jan. 31. MSA Director Dr. Vicki Lambert said this year's performance of song served to further endear the school and its students to the 73 representatives who voted to leave the institution in Brookhaven. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
MUW grad objects to MSA column Feb 8, 2009
However, the last line of your editorial ascribes the effort to move MSA to supporters of Mississippi University for Women, which is most emphatically not true. The Mississippi University for Women Alumnae Association did not instigate or take a position on the movement of MSA to Columbus; and to my knowledge, no constituent chapter nor even a casual kaffeeklatch of W supporters did so, either. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
