The Mississippi University for Women may change its name to the Wynbridge State University of Mississippi after seeking legislative approval to maintain its "W" nickname.

Officials at Mississippi University for Women can't seem to make up their minds. After holding a ceremony on Feb. 13 to announce a new name, Wynbridge State University, there are published reports ...

That changed in 1920 to Mississippi State College for Women. In 1974 the name was changed to Mississippi University for Women. The school said the rebrand, which won't be official until July 1, ...

Mississippi University for Women banners decorate the campus in Columbus, Miss., Oct. 23, 2023. The university announced a proposal Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, to change its name to Wynbridge State ...

Mississippi University for Women changed its name to Mississippi Brightwell University. The 2,000-student public school in Columbus said the name change goes along with its motto — "'We study ...

Leaders of Mississippi University for Women made a new proposal Tuesday to shed the school's gender-specific name in a way they hope will be accepted by alumni who fondly call their alma mater ...

Mississippi University for Women’s administration went back to the drawing board last year after attempts to rebrand to a genderless name were met with resistance from alumni and inaction in ...

JACKSON, Miss. — Leaders of Mississippi University for Women made a new proposal Tuesday to shed the school’s gender-specific name in a way they hope will be accepted by alumni who fondly call ...