Education Roundup: Risks Remain After MUW Merger Fails, School Funding Debate Ongoing
Though efforts to close or merge some universities failed, lawmakers could still consider closing some universities under another study proposal.
Though efforts to close or merge some universities failed, lawmakers could still consider closing some universities under another study proposal.
All registered Mississippi voters could be able to cast a ballot up to 15 days before an election under an early-voting bill the House passed.
History professor Dr. Erin Kempker responds to proposed legislation that would merge the Mississippi University for Women with Mississippi State University.
Mississippi University for Women could be merged into Mississippi State University under a bill lawmakers will soon vote on.
Mississippi Sen. Hillman Frazier, D-Jackson, said he doubts a bill to close three universities will survive a legislative deadline Tuesday.
Mississippi University for Women will not get a new name during this legislative session as support for the university’s second name choice fails.
A Mississippi University for Women alumnus introduced a bill to rename it as “The W” and as “Wynbridge State University” on formal documents.
Wynbridge State University is the new proposed name for the Mississippi University for Women, President Nora Miller announced Tuesday.
Mississippi University For Women will not change its name to Brightwell University after backlash. Alumni are vetting three new proposals for ‘The W.’
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