The Town & Tower Club

02/24/2020

According to the United States Census Bureau, women made up about one in three lawyers in the U.S. workforce in 2018. On Thursday, March 5, the community will have an opportunity to hear from four area attorneys who have succeeded in a career field typically dominated by males.

In observance of Women’s History Month, the next Town & Tower Club luncheon scheduled for Thursday, March 5, will highlight women in the law, including a panel discussion with attorneys Lindsay Kirkley Clemons of Columbus, Clarissa Harris of West Point, Missy Wigginton aka Mama Justice of Tupelo and Stephanie Smith Woodard with Woodard of Columbus. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Pope Banquet

https://www.muw.edu/news/6526-town-tower-luncheon-to-highlight-area-women-lawyers

01/14/2020

Community invited to MLK day of service and breakfast COLUMBUS, Miss. -- A community collaboration will bring an official commemoration of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to the Trotter Convention Center Monday, Jan. 20. The partnership involves the ...

12/06/2019

Town & Tower announces service award recipients COLUMBUS, Miss. -- The Town & Tower Club presented the annual awards for outstanding service at its annual holiday luncheon held at Mississippi University for Women. A special presentation also was made by...

09/16/2019

Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller will provide a university update at the Town & Tower Club meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19 in Pope Banquet Room on The W’s campus.

Miller was installed as The W’s 15th president February 2019. She has more than 18 years of experience at the university and has been an integral part of its leadership team. Before being named acting president in March 2018, she was senior vice president for administration and chief financial officer. She has served on The W staff since 2001.

President Miller to speak at Town & Tower Club meeting COLUMBUS, Miss.-- Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller will provide a university update at the Town & Tower Club meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19 in Pope Banquet Room on The W’s campus. Miller was installed as The W.....

03/28/2019

The Town & Tower Club quarterly meeting will include the Columbus Air Force Base.

Col. William Denham, CAFB vice commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing, will be the guest speaker for the Town & Tower & Tarmac themed meeting set for Wednesday, April 3 at 11:30 a.m.

Town & Tower & Tarmac meeting to feature CAFB vice commander The Town & Tower Club quarterly meeting will include the Columbus Air Force Base. Col. William Denham, CAFB vice commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing, will be the guest speaker for the Town & Tower & Tarmac themed meeting set for Wed...

08/14/2018

Town & Tower to feature university updates COLUMBUS, Miss. – A general update of happenings at Mississippi University for Women, including the latest in athletics, will be the highlight of the upcoming Town & Tower Club meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 23 in Fant Memorial Library. Nora Miller,...

03/21/2018

The 2018 Imagine, Inspire, Challenge (II+C) Symposium at The W will feature outstanding researchers in the field as well as faculty experts who will focus on factors that affect heart health.

The symposium begins Monday, March 26 at 7 p.m. with a keynote address by Dr. Doris A. Taylor, a 1977 alumna and director of Regenerative Medicine Research at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas.

‘Know Your Numbers’ theme of II+C Symposium COLUMBUS, Miss. -- With a focus on factors that affect heart health, the 2018 Imagine, Inspire, Challenge (II+C) Symposium at Mississippi University for Women will feature outstanding researchers in the field as well as faculty experts. The theme for t...

02/08/2018

The annual Town and Tower Prayer Breakfast was held this morning on the campus of The W, featuring Columbus Church of Christ minister Lendy Bartlett.

12/04/2017

The Town & Tower Club will host its annual holiday luncheon at Mississippi University for Women Thursday, Dec. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in Pope Banquet Room.

Recipients of the Community Service and Campus Service Awards will be announced at the meeting.

Musical entertainment by The W’s choral program will be provided and door prizes will be given away.

Lunch is $15 and payable at the door. Please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 27 to http://www.muw.edu/towntower.

07/27/2017

Mississippi University for Women is a top Southern public master’s university in Columbus, MS with small classes, challenging academics, an extraordinary campus community, ranked as a best value by U.S. News & World Report and Washington Monthly.

07/12/2017

Town & Tower once again this summer is collecting fans to support United Way of Lowndes County’s fan drive. Donations of box fans to help those in our community deal with sweltering heat are greatly appreciated. United Way has a need for up to 100 fans, so please consider donating if you are able. Fans can be dropped off at Stovall House on The W campus or delivered directly to United Way on behalf of Town & Tower.

06/26/2017

Fireworks on the Water 2017 is coming up fast! The event is THIS Saturday, July 1 at the East Bank of the Stennis Lock and Dam. The event starts at 5 p.m. and there will be vendors, live music, children's activities and more.

If you're interested in volunteering on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday, please sign-up through United Way of Lowndes County Volunteer Columbus website.

Sign-up here: https://www.givegab.com/centers/united-way-s-volunteer-columbus-united-way-of-lowndes-county/opportunities/2017-fireworks-on-the-water