Welcome to the Office of Academic Affairs

The University of Mississippi Medical Center supports six health professions schools on its main campus in Jackson and successfully graduates roughly 1000 health care professionals each year, many of whom choose to stay and practice in the state.
The Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs oversees the academic enterprise of UMMC. To support our academic mission, each member of our team plays an essential role in our continuing success as we work to identify and promote best practices in health care education, including the following:
- Academic planning and strategy
- Academic policies and procedures
- Continuing health professions education
- Faculty development and success
- Institutional accreditation
- Quality improvement and innovation in education
- Resources through the Rowland Medical Library
- Student services and success
Our goals are to provide quality education to our students and trainees and to promote lifelong learning to our alumni, faculty, and staff.
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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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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases
Monday, July 28
Adult Chair Yoga Classes
Tuesday, July 29
SOD DH - End of Final Exams and Summer Term
Friday, August 1
SOD Dental Summer Term Ends
Friday, August 1
SGSHS Summer Semester Grading Period
Friday, Aug. 1 to Aug. 15
SHRP Final Examinations End and Last Day of Summer Term (Except OTD3 Students)
Friday, August 1
SON Last Day of Classes and Summer Term
Friday, August 1
SON 2025 Accelerated BSN Pinning
Friday, August 1