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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.

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Entering medical students prepare to begin

Their ‘greatest journey’ begins: Class of 2028 dons ‘coat of compassion’

Monday, August 12, 2024

An internationally renowned physician joined School of Medicine leaders for a tradition observed by medical schools across the country: The awarding of a garment with a “special kind of magic.” Read More

First-year dental students Christopher Cronin, left, and Caden Grover, try on surgical glasses with manufacturer representative Scott Walker during the student organization fair at the Norman C. Nelson Student Union.

Photos: New students beginning classes at UMMC

Monday, August 12, 2024

Across the Medical Center, first-year students are taking the first steps in their health-related careers. Orientation, Family Day, tours and a back-to-school breakfast got new students to a great start. Read More

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Entering medical students prepare to begin

Their ‘greatest journey’ begins: Class of 2028 dons ‘coat of compassion’

Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

First-year dental students Christopher Cronin, left, and Caden Grover, try on surgical glasses with manufacturer representative Scott Walker during the student organization fair at the Norman C. Nelson Student Union.

Photos: New students beginning classes at UMMC

Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

A $1 million federal grant for UMMC will fund a multi-step initiative aimed at reducing Mississippi’s high rate of congenital syphilis.

UMMC receives $1M in federal funds to combat syphilis in Mississippi

Published on Monday, August 5, 2024

The 2024 Medical Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Honorees are, from left, Dr. Thad Waites, Dr. Alexander Haick Jr., Dr. Thomas Skelton, Dr. Joyce Olutade, Dr. Justin Turner and Dr. Van Lackey, along with Dr. Jacques Arceneaux, who accepted on behalf of his late father, Dr. J. Lincoln Arceneaux.

Inspiring, innovative – Hall of Famers, distinguished alumni are celebrated

Published on Monday, July 29, 2024

Analisha Coleman, dental assistant, and Devon Coleman, fourth-year dental student, examine Kennedy Pomerlee, 9, of Byram.

UMMC School of Dentistry launches 'Free Care Friday' for Mississippi kids

Published on Monday, July 15, 2024

Aiden Ford blows up a balloon with second-year dental student Kyle Bryant, creating a wind-powered engine for a project during S.M.I.L.E. U.

Summer camp piques interest in dental careers for children across the state

Published on Monday, June 10, 2024

Nursing student Earlie Garth practices taking vital signs in the UMMC School of Nursing's simulation center at the South Oxford Center. Looking on is classmate Allie White.

UMMC School of Nursing’s traditional BSN track opens in Oxford

Published on Monday, June 3, 2024

Of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Class of 2024, about 765 of the 900-plus graduates take part in commencement ceremonies at the Mississippi Coliseum.

UMMC graduates urged to ‘look for the joy’ during the essential work ahead

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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