Brigham makes quiet exit from MUW
In the end, Allegra Brigham got her way.
When she stepped down as interim president at Mississippi University for Women in December, she had hoped to leave with no fanfare. Instead, she was feted with a surprise party.
Brigham, Hainsey join military council
Two local leaders have been tasked with representing the community on the newly-established Mississippi Military Communities Council, which was re-established by Gov. Phil Bryant last week to help promote and protect the state’s military interests and advise him on issues impacting the state’s nine military bases.
Brigham named VP of university relations and advancement at MUW
Mississippi University for Women alumna Allegra Brigham of Columbus is returning to the MUW campus as interim vice president for university relations and advancement, according to Dr. Jim Borsig, president of the university.
Reflections on a presidency: Brigham catching her breath after 18-month tenure
It was her time. Mississippi University for Women and its alumni had warred in court, and seemingly ever-present talks of closure and a name change hung over the historic campus like a humid August day by the time Allegra Brigham was asked to take the helm of her beloved alma mater.
“You are the perfect person for this time in MUW’s history,” the person on the other end of the phone said.
Town and Tower Club presents service awards
The Town and Tower Club presented awards for outstanding service at its annual holiday luncheon at Mississippi University for Women, Tuesday.
This year’s recipients were MUW interim President Allegra Brigham, who received the Campus Award, and the 2011 Heritage Academy senior class, which received the Community Award for the Patriot Park project.
Our View: A fearless and selfless leader
Allegra Brigham is a modern-day Deborah.
While she is no prophetess (to our knowledge), she delivered her alma mater from near implosion.
Brigham re-embraced the disenfranchised former MUW Alumnae Association, restoring unity to a divided house
College Board gets feedback from community members on the next MUW president
A day-long series of public forums Thursday brings Mississippi University for Women one step closer to choosing its new president.
Community leaders: Next MUW head must have business sense
Nearly three dozen community leaders showed up at Mississippi University for Women’s first in a day-long series of public forums designed to elicit feedback on the qualities the campus and community want to see in the college’s next president.
Our View: A reluctant search
More than a year at the helm, Interim Mississippi University for Women President Allegra Brigham has done what some thought couldn’t be done: She has helped unify divided alumni and fostered a renewed sense of optimism.
Search for permanent MUW president remains at standstill
When the state College Board tapped Allegra Brigham as the Mississippi University for Women’s interim president in May, the MUW alumnus said she was prepared to stay indefinitely. And it appears she will do just that, as the College Board appears in no rush to find her permanent replacement.
Brigham spreads ‘good news’ about The W
Mississippi University for Women has more than an interim president in Allegra Brigham — it has an avid cheerleader. And Brigham is looking to recruit the entire community to “tell the story of MUW” and help it thrive during the most massive budget cuts in the history of higher learning in Mississippi.
Tough love for MUW
The time has come for alumni, community to leave past behind, again rally around The W
Brigham: Time for W to ‘rock’
Allegra Brigham, MUW’s interim president, called for peace and cooperation among fractured alumni groups Thursday during the annual meeting of the Lowndes County Chapter of Mississippi’s First Alumnae Association.
Brigham to speak at W Lowndes County Alums meeting
The Lowndes County Chapter of Mississippi’s First Alumnae Association will host its Annual Business Meeting Thursday, July 22, at the Columbus Country Club. The luncheon will begin with registration at 11:45 a.m. All MUW alums and friends are invited to attend. Officers will be installed to serve for the 2010-11 year.
Brigham to speak at W Lowndes County Alums meeting
The Lowndes County Chapter of Mississippi’s First Alumnae Association will host its Annual Business Meeting Thursday, July 22, at the Columbus Country Club. The luncheon will begin with registration at 11:45 a.m. All MUW alums and friends are invited to attend. Officers will be installed to serve for the 2010-11 year.
Brigham settles into interim job at MUW
An outsider witnessing Allegra Brigham at work Thursday at Mississippi University for Women might believe she’s been president of the school for years, yet she’s only held the interim title for a week.
Birney Imes: Allegra’s next balancing act
If anyone can restore harmony to The W’s fragmented, disaffected and, in some cases, embattled community, it is this former student, faculty member and administrator.
Brigham readies to turn focus to MUW
Allegra Brigham isn’t interested in simply holding the door open for Mississippi University for Women’s next president. Nor will she be safely sheltered in her office contentedly crunching numbers while the faculty deals with students.
4-County elects new directors
Members of 4-County Electric Power Association elected two directors and heard reports from the board of directors and management at the Association’s Annual Membership Meeting Thursday at East Mississippi Community College’s Mayhew campus.