This Week in Millsaps History
This week in Millsaps History recounts Millsaps’ past and the events that changed how the campus looks today. When The Purple and White began publication in 1908, it covered student’s…
Young Business Professionals Utilize Disadvantages Amid Pandemic
The world as we know it has been thrown a curveball which seemingly brought our entire lives to a halt. As a worldwide community, we are attempting to safely navigate…
This Week in Millsaps History
This week in Millsaps history originally ran in the P&W in the 90s. It reminds readers of the changes Millsaps has endured and the progress we have made. Whether it…
To Be a College Student During a Pandemic
It’s an odd feeling to study in the Christian Center completely alone. Last August, it was hard to find an empty table. I’d chat with passing professors and run to…
History of Millsaps: Bacot Hall
Becky Bacot hall is the oldest dormitory on campus still in use, and has gained its own mythology on campus. It has become a rite-of-passage, its community bathrooms and troublesome…
P&W Archives Play Major Role in Reconstructing Millsaps Geoscience History
In late 2019, the Millsaps Geoscience Department was hit hard by budget cuts when one-third of its faculty were eliminated. This sounded an alarm bell to Millsaps Geology alumni Wayne…
International Students Share Expectations and Reality of Attending Millsaps
The arrival of a new semester brings with it new students from around the globe. While this semester undoubtedly presents challenging decisions for many, the P&W spoke with international students…
What You Should Know About Taking Graduate and Professional Program Entrance Exams at Home
This past July, I was one of the lucky (or unlucky) takers of the LSAT-Flex: a digital version of the Law School Admissions Test that specifically caters to the unique…
Millsaps Students Still Find Valuable Experiences with Internships Despite Pandemic
While many aspects of typical student life were put on hold this summer, many students were still able to experience various internships. Sakshi Singh, seeking a “challenging and meaningful” experience…
Millsaps student makes more than 200 masks for UMMC pediatric staff
After the coronavirus pandemic interrupted the spring semester, one Millsaps student decided to use the free time she had to help health care providers stay safe. Haley Knudson, a rising…