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Research is an essential part of studies for Cancer Biology and Therapeutics students Rhea Kishore and Landon Wiggins.

New cancer biology and therapeutics PhD program approved at UMMC

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

 Sarah, Elizabeth and Michael Basha are apparently the first set of triplets to attend the School of Medicine together.

‘Lucky Threes’ distinguish Class of 2029

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

 David and Priscilla O'Donnell of Ridgeland have made a gift to support the Pediatric Heart Center at Children’s of Mississippi.

Priscilla and David O’Donnell make historic $9 million commitment to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, June 8, 2026

 Dr. John E. Hall, retiring Arthur C. Guyton Professor and longtime chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, expresses surprise and heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and tribute during his recent retirement ceremony.

UMMC celebrates Hall’s legacy, names research building in his honor

Published on Monday, June 8, 2026

 Rare desmoid tumors haven't stopped CCRI patient Chantal Taylor from achieving her goals.

Tumors don't stop CCRI patient from earning degree, launching ventures

Published on Monday, June 1, 2026

 AirCare’s new fixed-wing aircraft, similar to the one pictured here, will expand the Medical Center’s critical care transport capabilities.

UMMC AirCare expands fleet with addition of fixed-wing aircraft

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

 Graduating students representing six schools across the academic health sciences assembled inside the Mississippi Coliseum for UMMC's 70th commencement.

UMMC honors 992 health care professionals at 70th annual commencement

Published on Friday, May 22, 2026

 Rare cast iron casket discovered on the ridge of Asylum Hill excavation site.

Rare, fully preserved cast iron casket recovered from Asylum Hill excavation

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

 2026 Project SEARCH coordinators and graduates, from left, Jasmine Lee, Nick Weldon, Johnny Bailey, Calvin Coleman, Hannah Kimbrough, Dylan Morgan, Tyniya Spencer, Dai'Jawn "Bizzy" Smith, Tommy Burnham and Christina Guarino.

Project SEARCH builds skills for life

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

 Members of the Hal's St. Paddy's parade and festival present a check to the children's hospital from left; Sophie Wolf, 2027 co-chair Hal's St. Paddy's parade and festival; Paul Wolf, 2027 co-chair Hal's St. Paddy's parade and festival; John Horhn, mayor of Jackson; Gail Horhn, first lady of Jackson; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair of Pediatrics and CEO of Children’s of Mississippi; Selena Daniel, Run the Rainbow chair; Malcolm White, founder, Hal's St. Paddy's parade and festival and Caitlin Foreman, executive director, Friends of Children's Hospital.

Hal’s St. Paddy’s parade and festival raises over $205K for Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026