Office of Development and Alumni Engagement
Our mission is to be a great, comprehensive, public institution of higher learning. We strive to enhance the educational, economic, health care, social and cultural foundations of the state, region and nation.
UMMC receives approximately 11 percent of its operating funds from the State of Mississippi. The dramatic improvements in our programs and facilities that we have made would not have been possible without substantial private philanthropic support.
We invite you to join us on our journey of healing and discovery, and we appreciate all that you do to improve the health of our people and state.

Donor Spotlight: Thanks to philanthropy, NICU families stay connected with AngelEye
A secure, password-protected camera system lets parents peek at their babies when they can’t be with them. Donors include a Merigold restaurant’s former staff members and a retired NICU nurse practitioner.
Read moreMississippians deserve world-class cancer care at home.
UMMC is leading a bold effort to save more lives by building a new, 250,000 square-foot cancer center, a state-of-the-art facility that unites care, research and clinical trials in one place.
Mississippians deserve world-class cancer care at home.
UMMC is leading a bold effort to save more lives by building a new, 250,000 square-foot cancer center, a state-of-the-art facility that unites care, research and clinical trials in one place.
Learn more and donate to the campaign.

Office of Development and Alumni Engagement
Trustmark gives $2M gift to campaign for UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute
Wednesday, May 26, 2027
Trustmark’s donation will help UMMC build a new home for cancer care and research, supporting the Medical Center’s work to expand treatment options for patients across Mississippi. Read More
Donation to MIND Center brings dedicated building funds to $10 million
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
A planned $1 million gift from the late Catherine Powell Klipple is helping move UMMC’s future centralized MIND Center building past a major milestone. The donation honors Klipple’s lifelong commitment to service and supports ongoing research and care for patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
Latest Articles
Hal’s St. Paddy’s parade and festival raises over $205K for Children’s of Mississippi
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
McRae Foundation’s generosity continues with significant gift to UMMC cancer center campaign
Published on Monday, May 4, 2026
Tullos bridges ‘Indiana Jones,’ science career, guiding principles in ‘Last Lecture’
Published on Monday, April 6, 2026
Porter Antici named 2026 Children’s Miracle Network champion for Mississippi
Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
UMMC grows midwifery in Mississippi with a gift from Roots & Wings
Published on Monday, December 29, 2025
Betty Sue Dettre leaves legacy of service and compassion through gift to Children’s of Mississippi
Published on Monday, December 22, 2025
Delta cancer rates move McRights to make significant gift to CCRI campaign at UMMC
Published on Monday, October 6, 2025
Mississippi couple’s health care journey prompts $1M donation to transform cancer outcomes
Published on Monday, August 11, 2025
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UMMC Office of Development and Alumni Engagement
2500 N. State St.
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
Phone: (601) 984-2300


