The W's Common Read News and Updates

The Common Read at Mississippi University for Women draws on our rich literary heritage and builds on The W's tradition of excellence in teaching to:

• Develop intellectual community among students, staff, and faculty outside the traditional classroom,
• Foster intellectual curiosity, inquiry, and responsibility among all groups,
• Deepen understanding of issues raised in significant books, and
• Provide opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to engage socially in meaningful ways.