Last week, Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller announced a proposed name change for the historic school to Mississippi Brightwell University.
Originally set to go to the Mississippi Legislature for approval and into effect July 1, the process was reportedly paused following an outcry of opposition mainly from alumni due to a lack of transparency and failure to keep active alumni informed.
Miss W 1989 and Monroe County native JerriLynn Patriquin promoted the university’s history during her reign and was actively involved in the alumni survey name change process.
She recalls giving detailed input during the process, but that Brightwell was not on the list of names presented.
Brightwell was inspired by MUW’s motto – “We study for light to bless with light.
Other names considered were Callaway State University, Weathersby State University, the University of North Mississippi, Williams State University, West Appalachia State University, the University of Central Mississippi, the University of East Mississippi and Northern Mississippi University. (Monroe Journal 01/17/24) MUW alumni react to proposed name change to Brightwell | News | djournal.com
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