Born to Be Blue
Growing the Next Generation
Born to Be Blue is a special program for the children and grandchildren of Mississippi University for Women alumni. Through this program, families begin building a connection to The W from the very start.
Participants receive birthday cards each year and special milestone gifts as part of The W's family.
Who Can Join
- Children and grandchildren of active MUW alumni. Active alumni have made a gift to the MUW Foundation in the previous fiscal year between July 1 and June 30.
How It Works
Annual Birthday Greeting for Enrolled Participants
- A birthday card each year from age 1 to age 18
Milestone Gifts for Enrolled Participants
- Age 0 to 1: Welcome Certificate and Bib
- Age 5: Born to Be Blue Coloring Book
- Age 10: Fidget Toy
- Age 15: Pop Socket
- All items are subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to renew each year?
No, but continued participation requires you to maintain active alumni status.
Can I enroll more than one child?
Yes. Each child must be enrolled individually.
Will my child receive communications directly?
As they get older, we may request contact information to keep them engaged and connected to The W.
My child missed a milestone gift. Can I still get it?
If a participant enrolls after missing a milestone due to the program being new, a one-time request may be made to receive the most recent missed milestone gift. This exception applies only to initial enrollment and is not intended for repeated or retroactive requests.
Is there a cost to participate?
No, participation is included as a benefit of active alumni status.
Please contact the Office of Development and Alumni by phone at 662-329-7148 with additional questions about our Born to Be Blue program or email developmentandalumni@muw.edu.