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Every institution is rich with personal stories. We want to know ours, and to share them with you.

Do you know a student, staff member, volunteer or faculty member at the University of Mississippi Medical Center whose story would make an interesting feature, or who deserves to be recognized?

Someone who you think more people should know about because of his or her commitment to their job and/or the people they work with or for? Who has a fascinating hobby? Who takes part in a remarkable group? Who has accomplished something amazing?

We want to share what makes them special and unique. To nominate someone to be considered for a Front and Center feature, submit this short form. If your nominee is chosen, Communications and Marketing staff will be in contact to learn more about his or her personal story.

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Research assistant Rian Young studies the relationship between insufficient sleep and methamphetamine addiction, including how sleep disruption may contribute to drug use and relapse. The research aims to identify new treatments that address addiction and related sleep problems.

From saddle to science: Horseman conducts drug addiction research

Monday, August 31, 2026

A lifelong love of animals led Rian Young toward veterinary medicine. Today, that same compassion and curiosity are helping the UMMC research assistant explore how insufficient sleep influences addiction. Read More

Children's of Mississippi Draw Station Clinical Lab phlebotomist LaTasha Lewis restocks a cart of blood vials and other items.

That’s My Job: Pediatric phlebotomists

Monday, August 17, 2026

A reassuring voice, a favorite toy and a steady hand can make all the difference for a child facing a blood draw. At Children's of Mississippi, pediatric phlebotomists use all three to turn an often-scary experience into one focused on comfort, trust and care. Read More

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Geneva Lindsey has been the unit secretary for the surgical ICU for over 20 years.

Front and Center: Geneva Lindsey

Published on Monday, August 10, 2026

 Wesley Smith, chief nursing officer at Children's of Mississippi, poses for a photo in the Children's executive suite.

Front and Center: Wesley Smith

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

 Will Appleby, manager of MED-COM, stands in the emergency transfer center of Mississippi MED-COM.

Front and Center: Will Appleby

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

 Alice Chaney Herndon is fighting cancer while serving as director of adult nursing services, a job she loves.

Front and Center: Alice Chaney Herndon

Published on Monday, June 29, 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

Photos: UMMC celebrates employees with a week of appreciation events

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

 Marlene Rios is among the first people patients meet at the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute.

Front and Center: Marlene Rios

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

 Madison Hansen, a fourth‑year School of Medicine MD‑PhD student, founded Cantus Medici – Latin for “song of the healers” – in 2023. She said the student‑interest group explores the intersections of music, medicine and neuroscience.

Front and Center: Madison Hansen

Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026