Mississippi University for Women officially got the green light Thursday from the Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning to create its new Women’s College.
“I am pleased that we are able to honor our founding and our continued mission with the establishment of the Women’s College,” MUW President Nora Miller said in an MUW press release.
The university originally announced its plans to establish the Women’s College in December. The college’s curriculum will focus on highlighting women’s excellence and leadership throughout history while providing students with opportunities for professional experiences and mentorship.
The university will offer scholarships to students within the college to become 1884 Scholars and 1884 Fellows. The “1884” designation refers to the year the university was founded as the first public college for women in the nation.
The college will function similarly to an honor’s college program. Students will not receive a degree from the college, but those who complete the curriculum will be recognized as graduates of the Women’s College on their academic transcripts and at their commencement ceremony.
Scholars and fellows, regardless of major, will choose from courses that explore women’s roles and leadership. The curriculum will also include high-impact experiences like internships, research and study abroad opportunities to support professional and leadership development.
Applications for admission to the college will be available in the fall semester. Interested students can email [email protected] for more information.
McRae is a general assignment and education reporter for The Dispatch.
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