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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

Iesha Smith is wrapping up her first full semester as a faculty member in the doctoral degree program in occupational therapy while also working at Children’s of Mississippi.

Front and Center: Iesha Smith

Monday, April 28, 2025

A decade spent aiding the highest of high-risk newborns to recovery and full health made Iesha Smith a natural fit to teach future occupational therapy practitioners. Read More

Hang Nguyen of Biloxi is a 2025 graduate from the UMMC School of Dentistry.

#2025UMMCGrad: Hang Nguyen

Monday, April 28, 2025

Growing up in East Biloxi, Hang Nguyen witnessed firsthand the barriers her community faced in accessing dental care. Now, as a member of the UMMC School of Dentistry Class of 2025, she is preparing to return home and make a difference as a dentist dedicated to serving underserved populations. Read More

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