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Welcome to the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. I appreciate your interest in learning more about how you can support the state’s only academic medical center.

UMMC’s mission and ongoing commitment is to advance health care excellence in Mississippi and beyond by providing top-tier medical services, conducting leading-edge research, and training the next generation of health care professionals.

Your support enables us to:

Enhance patient care and experiences
Advance research initiatives
Support education and training
Provide community outreach

Because of supporters like you, we are proud to share that we recently raised more than $100 million in private contributions to construct the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower to expand Mississippi’s only children’s hospital.

As we look ahead, we are devoting much of our efforts to bring world-class cancer care to Mississippians, who are disproportionately affected by the disease. Our long-term goals are to achieve National Cancer Institute designation and to construct a comprehensive cancer center.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact that extends far beyond the borders of our state. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and warmly acknowledged by all those whose lives you touch through your support.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Meredith Aldridge, JD
Executive Director