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Early Career Award winner Johnna Riddick and Alumnus of the Year Dr. Carl Mangum hold their honors after the annual School of Nursing Alumni Awards Lunchoen.

UMMC School of Nursing Alumni honors spotlight Mangum, Riddick

Monday, May 13, 2024

Alumnus of the Year Dr. Carl Mangum and Early Career Award Winner Johnna Riddick are now shaping the next generation of nurses as faculty members at their alma mater. The annual School of Nursing Alumni Awards program also recognized members of the Class of 1974. Read More

Ninth-grader, Alvin Simmons, has his teeth examined by Dr. Sreenivas Koka, dean of the School of Dentistry and Brittany Rogel, assistant professor of dental hygiene.

School of Dentistry begins two-year research project to improve children’s oral health

Monday, May 13, 2024

The School of Dentistry recently began new research focused on the role of education in reducing oral caries among children. The two-year-long study with the South Delta School District will be the first of its kind conducted in the United States. Read More

#2024UMMCGrad: Aaron Winters captures smiles with community outreach

Dental graduate Aaron Winters has been dedicated to making a difference in his community throughout his life and dental school career. His plans after graduation are no exception, as he plans to support rural Mississippi communities even after he completes his scholarship requirements.

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: Preston Ivy champions oral health at home and abroad

It may not have been his initial career plan, but Preston Ivy immersed himself in dental hygiene, seeking out every opportunity to get involved. Falling in love with the field, he hopes to continue his education and pursue a degree in dentistry.

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: Estelle Blair balances medical school and motherhood – single, but not alone

When Estelle Blair meets the parents of her future patients, the School of Medicine graduate will bring with her a special kind of credibility and empathy to her pediatrics practice – the kind that can only come from a mom who knows what it’s like to fear for her child’s life.

Published on Monday, May 6, 2024

‘Unmatched’ mentor, exemplary educators celebrated

Dr. Joey Granger’s long and illustrious career somehow acquired even more luster last week when he and 20 other outstanding faculty members received their due during the annual Nelson Order and Regions TEACH Prize salute.

Published on Monday, May 6, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: SHRP grad tinkers with career change, contributes to health care improvements

Published on Monday, April 29, 2024

New program is a case of requested development

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: ER doc masters population health

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

Technological advances reshape rapidly evolving class settings at SHRP

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

SHRP recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

School of Dentistry pilots after-hours clinic

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

Match Day reveals residencies for UMMC medical students

Published on Monday, March 18, 2024

Expansion and curricular transformation on School of Nursing dean’s agenda

Published on Monday, March 11, 2024

Hall receives SEC award

Published on Monday, February 26, 2024

Dr. Tina Martin named UMMC School of Nursing dean

Published on Monday, February 26, 2024

UMMC Schools of Dentistry, Nursing team up to tackle HPV

Published on Monday, February 19, 2024

The asylum connection: Artist unravels his family’s secret history

Published on Monday, February 19, 2024

School of Nursing opens food pantry

Published on Monday, February 5, 2024

Front and Center: Thomas Moore

Published on Monday, January 29, 2024

Hutto and Lampkin Honored in 2024 School of Dentistry Alumni Awards

Published on Monday, January 29, 2024

Dobbs named endowed Chair for the Study of Health Disparities

Published on Monday, January 22, 2024

Front and Center: Venessia Randle

Published on Monday, January 8, 2024

Student Benevolence Fund to help students in crisis stay on track

Published on Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Smith to the nth degree: Pharm professor discovers the right chemistry at work, in life

Published on Tuesday, December 26, 2023