


Office of Student Affairs
The mission of the Office of Student Affairs is to promote success and well-being by providing student-centered programming and services that facilitate the academic, personal, and professional growth of all students.
The Office of Student Affairs manages the Norman C. Nelson Student Union, which includes the student Fitness Center and Gymnasium, Student Recreation Area, Bookstore, and additional lounge and meeting spaces. The office directs the UMMC Honors College, academic support programs and resources, interprofessional education opportunities, and extracurricular events and activities.
Academic Affairs News

Aru family endowment will support future UMMC medical students
Monday, July 21, 2025
After decades of service at UMMC, Dr. Giorgio Aru and his wife, Jan, have turned their attention to supporting the next generation of physicians. The couple has established a scholarship to help medical students overcome financial barriers and pursue a future in medicine. Read More

Ribbon cut on renovations at UMMC School of Nursing in Oxford
Monday, July 14, 2025
High-tech spaces for nursing education and capacity for more students in Oxford will add up to more nurses to care for Mississippians, UMMC School of Nursing leaders say. Renovations at the South Oxford Center were celebrated with a ceremony and reception Wednesday. Read More
Latest Articles

Photos: New School of Nursing reaches pinnacle
Published on Monday, July 14, 2025

MD-PhD program grows in numbers, but also in potential and staying power
Published on Monday, July 14, 2025

Faculty members awarded honor named for medical school legend
Published on Monday, June 30, 2025

Photos: UMMC Commencement 2025
Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2025

UMMC celebrates the graduating class of 2025
Published on Friday, May 23, 2025

#2025UMMCGrad: Love of games, puzzles lead to student’s future career
Published on Monday, May 19, 2025

Pierce, Andries win UMMC School of Nursing alumni honors
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

With TEACH Prize win, Katie Barber reaches ‘pinnacle’ of profession
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025
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