WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION MISSISSIPPI NETWORK

Welcome

Hotty Toddy from the University of Mississippi! We can’t wait for you to join us in Oxford when we will host the 2024 WHEMN Conference, Feb. 29–March 1, 2024. This annual event is an amazing professional development and networking opportunity through WHEMN (pronounced “women”), which has a decades-long proven track record of identifying, developing, advancing and supporting women across all areas of higher education.

As a founding member, it is inspiring to witness the ongoing and growing impact of WHEMN. It began with the inaugural conference in 2004 with 57 participants. Most recently, we celebrated the 20th anniversary event in 2023 with hundreds of participants from more than 25 higher education institutions across Mississippi. Please know that while the organization and the conference are focused on women in higher education in Mississippi, the event and resources of WHEMN are available and beneficial to all higher education professionals.

The 2024 conference theme, “Wonder WHEMN: For this generation and the next” honors this long legacy of excellence and embraces the notion that women serve as superheroes, if you will, in the countless roles we fill in our professional and personal lives. It is also a nod to all the trailblazing women who champion others and empower the next generation of female leaders by sharing their stories, experiences, advice, mentorship and support.

Conference planning is vigorously underway with a talented team of women at the university who are listed below. They are organizing a range of speakers, sessions and panel discussions that we have every confidence will provide deep value for your professional development, encourage uplifting networking opportunities and feature timely topics to help advance your work in higher education.

We appreciate your ongoing support and enthusiasm for WHEMN. And, we look forward to welcoming Wonder WHEMN in higher education from across the state to our beautiful campus in 2024. Be sure to take advantage of early bird registration opening in October!

Best,

Charlotte Pegues
2024 State Coordinator

2024 WHEMN Conference Planning Committee

Hilarie Bain, Marketing and Communications
Ashley Baker, Special Events
Virginia Chavis, Office of the Provost
Emily Ferris, Vice Chair, Division of Outreach
Jenn Fos, Student Affairs
Merrill Magruder, Office of the Chancellor
Shawnboda Mead, Diversity and Community Engagement
Mitzi Norris, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Charlotte Parks, Development
Charlotte Pegues, Chair, Student Affairs
Rebecca Phillips, Special Events
Jennifer Saxon, Athletics
Jennifer Simmons, Office of the Provost
Lisa Stone, Marketing and Communications

Thanks to our Sponsors!

We’re grateful for our outstanding sponsors and their generous contributions in supporting the WHEMN 2024 Conference!

Behind the Scenes
Bremma’s Cakery & Confections
Cline Tours
Division of Administration and Finance
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
Division of Outreach and Continuing Education
Division of Student Affairs
Elizabeth Heiskell Catering
Ford Center for the Performing Arts LogoStore
Magnolia Rental
Office of Information Technology Office of the Provost
Ole Miss Athletics
Oxford Floral
Oxford Pop + Party
Rebel Rags
Sodexo Live
Special Events
The Red Door
The Oliver Hotel
University of Mississippi Development
University of Mississippi Foundation
Wood Security

Upcoming Events

2024 WHEMN Conference
Feb. 29–March 1, 2024
The University of Mississippi / Oxford