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Speak Up for The W

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Mississippi University for Women is choosing its next president. If you care about The W, its students, or the future of public higher education, send the IHL Board a personal message — it takes about five minutes.

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Why this decision matters

The university's next president will help shape MUW's direction, partnerships, public voice, and ability to serve Mississippi.

Healthcare & workforce

Healthcare and workforce

MUW prepares graduates in fields that serve communities across Mississippi, including nursing and speech-language pathology.

Growth

Opportunity and partnerships

Presidential leadership can influence research relationships, external funding, philanthropy, partnerships, and workforce-development opportunities.

Legacy

The future of The W

The next president will represent the institution during an important period for its identity, visibility, stability, and long-term role in Mississippi.

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    Serenade Drive on the MUW campus, looking north

    A campus worth speaking up for.

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    What supporters are asking of IHL

    You do not need to use a script. A short, personal message is more meaningful when it reflects your own experience and priorities.

    Ask 1

    A rigorous search

    Ask for a serious, competitive process that reflects the importance of this decision.

    Ask 2

    Transparency

    Ask that stakeholders have confidence that candidates receive thoughtful and fair consideration.

    Ask 3

    Strong leadership

    Ask IHL to select leadership capable of strengthening MUW's contribution to students, the region, and Mississippi.

    Write your message

    Answer a few short prompts below. It stays in your browser the whole time — nothing is sent or saved until you open it in your own email app.

    Your city, connection to MUW, profession, or community role
    Choose one issue that matters to you personally
    What you want strong leadership to accomplish
    Your specific request

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    Contact the IHL Board

    Send your message directly — no forms, no middlemen.

    Board of Trustees [email protected]
    Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Alfred Rankins Jr.
    [email protected]
    Mailing address Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
    Board of Trustees
    3825 Ridgewood Road
    Jackson, MS 39211
    Phone 601-432-6198
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