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Of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Class of 2023, 740 of the 911 graduates took part in commencement ceremonies at the Mississippi Coliseum.

UMMC celebrates 900-plus may 2023 graduates across six health sciences schools

Friday, May 26, 2023

In its 67th annual Commencement, the University of Mississippi Medical Center on Friday conferred degrees to hundreds of students who are beginning their careers in the health sciences, or entering into a new chapter of an existing one in this state and beyond. Read More

Regions TEACH Prize honoree Dr. Barbara Alexander, professor of physiology and biophysics, left, receives congratulations from Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine.

‘Science mom,’ ‘superb mentor,’ Alexander secures ace educator award

Monday, May 22, 2023

Dr. Barbara Alexander came to the Medical Center to make her mark as a scientist, and so she has. But this year’s winner of the Regions TEACH Prize discovered another passion as well, and she believes it may be what she’ll be remembered for most. Read More

SEARCH for jobs, acceptance pays off with work after finishing growing program

After a lifetime of “can’t” ringing in their parents’ ears and their own, six young adults born with developmental disabilities can now say loudly they CAN. All have secured or are well on their way to finding employment thanks to a school-to-work transition program hosted by UMMC that’s now in its fifth year and growing.

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

Friends of Children’s Hospital leader Sidney P. Allen remembered with child life fund

The memorial Sidney P. Allen and Friends of Children’s Hospital Child Life Fund has reached a total of more than $1.1 million. Allen, who served on the Friends of Children’s Hospital board for more than two decades and as board chairman of the nonprofit, also supported child life at Children’s of Mississippi by chairing the Trustmark Children’s Hospital Pro-Am golf tournament.

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: Late bloomer finds his way following three loves

After realizing he was too squeamish to be a physician, Brian Christman found his calling in statistics and data science, which allow him to “play in everyone’s backyard.”

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

Study: Babies with opioid addiction go home earlier with family-focused approach

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that opioid-addicted newborns responded better when the care approach emphasized increased family presence, holding, swaddling and rocking in low-stimulus environments as the first line of treatment.

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

Nursing Alumna of Year serving ‘nation’s heroes’ as VA leader

Published on Monday, May 15, 2023

Mortality rates increasing in patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Published on Monday, May 15, 2023

UMMC PD helps carry the torch for Special Olympics

Published on Monday, May 15, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: Patient care a passion for dental hygiene grad

Published on Monday, May 15, 2023

Teaching, quality improvement and research among new anesthesiology chair’s passions

Published on Monday, May 15, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: Residency, then private practice in Casey Park’s future

Published on Monday, May 15, 2023

UMMC awarded NIH funding to help improve newborn health outcomes

Published on Monday, May 8, 2023

A legacy of patience and humility: Endowed chair named for Rodney and Sara Meeks

Published on Monday, May 8, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: She looked into her heart and saw a doctor’s life there

Published on Monday, May 8, 2023

UMMC fills OB-GYN care gap in Delta

Published on Monday, May 8, 2023

Free summer program gives students telemedicine access

Published on Monday, May 8, 2023

One home, four to grow: Ladner babies thriving at UMMC

Published on Monday, May 1, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: Intersection of pharmacy, policy focus of School of Pharmacy graduate

Published on Monday, May 1, 2023

‘You chose to stay at UMMC, and that speaks volumes’

Published on Monday, May 1, 2023

In their own words: ED caregivers explain why they stayed, what kept them strong, during pandemic

Published on Monday, May 1, 2023

Photos: Mississippi State baseball a hit with young patients

Published on Monday, May 1, 2023

'Roll call of heroes' honors body donors at UMMC

Published on Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Ceremony honors the gift that “speaks a thousand words”

Published on Wednesday, April 26, 2023

UMMC Biobank, clinical pharmacy specialist receive kudos

Published on Monday, April 24, 2023