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Jean Adams is pictured with Fred Adams on a trip to Prague.

CCRI receives $10M gift from philanthropist Jean Morris Adams in honor of late son and best friend

Monday, June 22, 2026

Inspired by profound personal loss, Jean Morris Adams is investing in CCRI’s mission to ensure Mississippians can access exceptional cancer care close to home. Read More

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

Monday, June 8, 2026

Priscilla and David O’Donnell have made a transformational $9 million gift to support the Pediatric Heart Center at Children’s of Mississippi. Read More

Barbara Powell, a close friend of Catherine Klipple and executor of her estate, signs a steel beam that will be used in the construction of the centralized MIND Center building.

Donation to MIND Center brings dedicated building funds to $10 million

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.

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Celebrating Trustmark's $2 million gift to the CCRI campaign are, from left, Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Rod Rocconi, Ergon Chair for Cancer Research and director of the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute; Art Stevens, president of retail banking at Trustmark; and Melanie Morgan, executive vice president and director of corporate communications and marketing at Trustmark.

Trustmark gives $2M gift to campaign for UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute

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.

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 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

Leaders from Hal’s St. Paddy’s parade and festival presented proceeds from the 2026 event to Children’s of Mississippi, the state’s only children’s hospital.

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

The new five-story Cancer Center and Research Institute will offer advanced care, groundbreaking research and a welcoming space to enhance patient care and access.

McRae Foundation’s generosity continues with significant gift to UMMC cancer center campaign

A legacy of Mississippi philanthropy is shaping the future of cancer care, as the Selby and Richard McRae Foundation supports UMMC’s campaign to build a comprehensive cancer center for the state.

Published on Monday, May 4, 2026

With humor and energy, Dr. Nathan Tullos engages the audience during UMMC’s Last Lecture, blending personal stories with lessons on purpose and perseverance.

Tullos bridges ‘Indiana Jones,’ science career, guiding principles in ‘Last Lecture’

Published on Monday, April 6, 2026

Porter Antici is Mississippi's 2026 Children's Miracle Network Champion.

Porter Antici named 2026 Children’s Miracle Network champion for Mississippi

Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

During an appointment, Meredith Morris assesses the fetal heartbeat of Jameka Hollins of Leland as Sara Humbert Wahl looks on.

UMMC grows midwifery in Mississippi with a gift from Roots & Wings

Published on Monday, December 29, 2025

Betty and Rex Dettre in Shreveport, Louisiana, in June 1988, on the day that Maj. Gen. Dettre was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal.

Betty Sue Dettre leaves legacy of service and compassion through gift to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 22, 2025

Johnny McRight, of Greenville, and James E. Poole Jr., of Jackson, were honored by the Ole Miss Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame at the Sept. 13 Ole Miss vs. Arkansas football game. McRight was presented the Contribution to Amateur Football Award and Poole with the Distinguished American Award. Pictured here are, from left, Poole; Richard Noble of Indianola, president of the Ole Miss chapter; Keith Carter, vice chancellor of intercollegiate athletics; and the McRight family — grandson Joseph Nipper, McRight and wife Renee, grandson Christian Britt, daughter Meriwalker Nipper and grandsons Collins and Hall Nipper.

Delta cancer rates move McRights to make significant gift to CCRI campaign at UMMC

Published on Monday, October 6, 2025

Amanda and Payton Lockey donated $1 million to the capital campaign for the UMMC Cancer Center for Research Institute.

Mississippi couple’s health care journey prompts $1M donation to transform cancer outcomes

Published on Monday, August 11, 2025

Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, fourth from right, congratulates the Medical Alumni Awards honorees, from left: Dr. D. Stanley Hartness, Dr. Timothy Folse, Dr. Anthony Petro, Dr. Sharon Douglas, (Woodward), Dr. Charles O'Mara, Dr. James Dustin Gentry and Dr. G. Rodney Meeks.

Ceremony celebrates physicians whose work ‘shines a light everywhere’

Published on Monday, July 28, 2025

Dr. Giorgio Aru, professor emeritus of surgery and former division chief and surgical director of UMMC’s heart transplant program, and his wife, Jan Aru, started Aru Family Scholarship Endowment to help medical students overcome financial barriers and pursue a future in medicine.

Aru family endowment will support future UMMC medical students

Published on Monday, July 21, 2025

The Office of Development and Alumni Engagement fundraising team for 2025.

Support for UMMC’s mission hits record level in fiscal 2025

Published on Monday, July 14, 2025

School of Nursing Alumna of the Year Heather Pierce, left, is joined by Dr. Chelsea Andries, 2025 School of Nursing Early Career Achievement Award winner.

Pierce, Andries win UMMC School of Nursing alumni honors

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

Dr. Jay Garner, dean of the School of Health Related Professions, is joined, from left,  by Dr. Kristi Moore, 2025 Alumnus of the Year, Dr. Luke Bynum, Early Career Achievement Award winner, and Dr. Whitney Bondurant, SHRP Alumni Board President.

SHRP recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

From left, Dr. Martin Tucker with Martin Family, Dr. Gloria Howard Martin; Rachel Butler; and Brent Martin at the endowed chair ceremony.

Endowed chair in obstetrics and gynecology honors Dr. James N. Martin Jr. and Dr. Gloria Howard Martin

Published on Monday, May 5, 2025

Presenting 2024's Log-A-Load For Kids donation are, from left, David Livingston, Mississippi Loggers Association executive director; Roy Holder, Enviva commodity manager and an auctioneer; and logger Drew Massey.

Mississippi Loggers Association has towering record of support for Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, April 28, 2025

Ken Gilner of Madison holds son Jackson while he and wife Courtney prepare for a radio interview.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises $328,641 for children’s hospital

Published on Monday, March 10, 2025

Breaking ground on the new UMMC School of Nursing are, from left, architect Jim Eley, principal of Eley Guild Hardy Architects; Rep. Clay Deweese, Chairman House Appropriations C; Sen. Josh Harkins, Chairman Senate Finance; Malon Stratton, a fourth-year dental student; Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Alfred Rankins Jr.; Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Pia Chatterjee Kirk, interim dean of the School of Dentistry; Rep. John Read, Chairman House Appropriations A; Gee Ogletree, School of Dentistry alumna and previous IHL board member; Sen. Briggs Hopson, Chairman Senate Appropriations; and Secretary of State Michael Watson.

UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground for new clinical building

Published on Thursday, March 6, 2025

Deuce Bloodsaw tells his story on live radio as mom Dr. Nikki Cowan, director of Children’s of Mississippi’s medical-surgical and inpatient psychiatric units, looks on in this photo from 2020.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon on the air March 6-7

Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

Dr. Diane Beebe is a member of the 2020 Medical Alumni Chapter Hall of Fame. In this file photo, she accepts her Hall of Fame certificate from Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, during a formal ceremony held in 2021.

Former family medicine leader endows fund at UMMC

Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

An artistic digital rendering depicts the future School of Dentistry clinical building.

UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground on a new building

Published on Monday, February 24, 2025

The Fred R. Adams, Jr. MIND Center and Geriatric clinic will be located at 1405 North State Street, just down the road from UMMC's main Jackson campus.

The MIND Center’s new centralized facility moves forward with $1 million donation

Published on Monday, February 10, 2025