Mississippi's Institutions of Higher Learning

The School of Education at The W has received an A rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) in recognition of its success in preparing future elementary educators to teach reading effectively.

The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation, published June 9, spotlights The W’s undergraduate elementary education program for meeting the standards set by literacy experts for coverage of the most effective methods of reading instruction.

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The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ebg9xy

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Early Childhood Education at The W focuses on children from birth through age 8, with PreK–K licensure built into the program.

Now is the time to step into early childhood. There is strong growth across Mississippi with the expansion of public Pre-K classrooms, increasing the demand for qualified educators. These early years are critical for brain development, school readiness, and long-term success.

This work supports children, families, and the strength of our communities.

If you believe in play, growth, and building the foundation for everything that comes next, this is your path.

Contact Christi Dillon at [[email protected]] to get started.

For the sixth year in a row, Delta State University hosts the AFJROTC Flight Academy summer program, welcoming cadets nationwide for an intensive 8-week journey that ends with a private pilot license. Read about it here: https://bit.ly/43q46ry

Mississippi’s Chief Student Affairs Officers from the state’s public universities recently convened at Delta State University to share campus updates, discuss current priorities and challenges, offer perspectives from their respective campuses, and identify opportunities for continued collaboration across institutions. Topics included student success initiatives, enrollment and retention efforts, housing and residential life, student conduct, mental health and well-being, campus safety, organizational restructuring, and strategies to strengthen student engagement and belonging.

The gathering provided a meaningful opportunity for student affairs leaders to connect and engage in conversations focused on supporting student success and enhancing the student experience across Mississippi’s public universities.

The University of Southern Mississippi announced that it will build a cutting-edge science research facility at its Hattiesburg campus, driving innovation in life sciences and interdisciplinary research.
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The new UMMC School of Nursing is steadily rising on campus and is set to open for classes in 2027. Designed to support growing enrollment and modern nursing education, the space will feature advanced simulation labs and collaborative learning areas. Learn more about the project and what it means for the future of nursing: https://umc.edu/magazine/Mississippi-Nursing/2026/Articles/Spotlight/New-Home.html

Mississippi University for Women is excited to welcome the state’s brightest young minds for the 2026 Mississippi Governor’s School! Fifty-eight academically gifted students from 29 schools have arrived on campus for this prestigious, tuition-free residential honors program. With this year’s theme, “Voices,” these scholars will explore how individual and collective voices can drive change and strengthen communities. The program runs through June 13, inspiring the next generation of leaders, innovators, and creators. https://bit.ly/4dLVstq

Be a Teacher. Shape the Future. 🌟

Teaching is more than a job. It is a stable, meaningful career rooted in community.

At The W, we prepare educators for careers that offer consistency, purpose, and real connection. Teach in your local schools, build relationships with families, and become part of the community you serve.

It is a career that allows you to make an impact while also being present for your own family.

Stability. Purpose. Community.

Contact Christi Dillon at [email protected] to get started.