“Mississippi University for Women students say there’s something special about “The W.” You might think they’re talking about the university’s ranking among the top Southern public master’s universities or the small class sizes, or it’s best value ranking in U.S. News & World Report and Consumer Reports. But what students say gives their education that extra something, is the community – down to earth, welcoming, and intellectually curious. It’s what makes them feel at home. Founded in 1884 as the first public college for women in the United States, MUW is a tradition-rich university that has been home to such noted personalities as Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty, among others. Over 30 years ago, MUW opened its doors to men.”