With the Covid-19 pandemic highlighting previously unnoticed aspects of day-to-day life, a look at the campus’ Facilities department and its operations becomes worth exploring. The Facilities department functions not only to lead large renovation and construction projects such as the Christian Center and the Visual Arts Center – both of which debuted this past year…
As we move closer and closer to the start of the Fall 2020 semester, it is incredibly important for both new and returning students to know exactly what to expect when they set foot on campus. Though students already know about the changes made to the academic calendar, Dean of Student Life Demitrius Brown provided…
Millsaps Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion Steven Smith has recently published two quarantine inspired musical videos on Youtube.
National Book Award winner Sarah Broom will be featured on campus Tuesday evening in a conversation moderated by author Kiese Laymon. The conversation between Broom, author of the popular memoir The Yellow House, and Laymon will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Gertrude C. Ford Academic Complex. Laymon is a…
The Jackson Police Department has identified a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest following three campus thefts that Millsaps security officials believed are related.
Written by Candace McKenzie Eight or nine Millsaps students walk through the Student Life Services offices each day to meet with counselors about their mental wellbeing. Millsaps is one of many colleges that has increased access to mental healthservices and resources as mental health issues are steadily rising, especially with college age students. Due to…
Written By Zoe Conner After being forced to make dramatic budget cuts last academic year, Millsaps College President Rob Pearigen sat down with The Purple and White in November to discuss the finances and future of the college. The 2019 budget cuts eliminated three programs, some donors decided to scale back their future financial commitments…
Written by James Bell After budget cuts recently threatened the existence of The Purple and White, the student newspaper at Millsaps, several students and faculty are working to revive the paper to its decades-long prominence on campus by overhauling its online presence and creating its first print issue in five years. The newspaper, first published…
Photo Credits Given to Dr. Elizabeth F. Loftus By Asia Allen Events Editor of The P+W Her accomplishments in the science world has given her the title of “the Beyonce of Research”. Even though you might not see her on your instagram feed avoiding the paparazzi like the famous popstar, her work is famous and…
by Anna Saischek Contributor David Baria, candidate for Mississippi’s regular congressional race for senator, held a townhall at Millsaps College and addressed the millennial voters. The event, open to the public, drew in an audience from not only Millsaps, but also other interested residents of Mississippi. Throughout the townhall, spectators got to ask the candidate…