MUW merger bill sponsor Dennis DeBar said he fears the university is at risk if the Legislature doesn't act.
Conflicting views of Mississippi University for Women’s future underline merger bill by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today March 13, 2024 The senator behind a bill to merge Mississippi University for Women with another public institution said he fears the regional college would be at risk of shutting down if lawmakers don’t act this session — something the university has denied is the case. Sen.
MSMS is dealing with deteriorating infrastructure and has requested about $90 million to renovate the dorms and other facilities. A grant agreement between MUW and the Mississippi Department of Education stipulates that MSMS is to"provide the major repair and renovation funds" for its facilities, not MUW. But the university also plays a role in"routine" maintenance of MSMS.
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