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Jim Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, has made a $5 million personal gift to It's About Time: The Campaign for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute.

From hunter to advocate: Jim Kennedy gives $5M to strengthen cancer care at UMMC

Monday, July 6, 2026

Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, is helping build a new home for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute by giving to the It’s About Time campaign. Read More

Learning incubating techniques, Victor Diaz-Ornelas, a first-year student in the PROMISE Program, receives hands-on training from Dr. Jessie Harvey, associate professor in the School of Medicine’s Pulmonary Division, alongside three other program participants, Luz Luna, Bryant Lewis and Madison Howard during an early clinical learning experience.

UMMC PROMISE Program opens doors for future physicians from across Mississippi

Monday, July 6, 2026

For aspiring physicians from across Mississippi, the path to medical school can be filled with financial, academic and personal challenges. Through the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine's P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Program, 32 students from 11 colleges and universities are receiving mentorship, resources and early exposure to medicine that could help turn their dreams of becoming physicians into reality. Read More

Laurie McHenry, nurse educator, spins the safety wheel for a chance to win prizes as the wheel made a stop at 3 Wiser as part of Patient Safety Week activities in 2024.

UMMC aims for the goal during Patient Safety Week

UMMC will observe Patient Safety Week July 13-16 with a soccer-inspired theme, “Safety is Our Goal.” Employees are invited to celebrate patient safety accomplishments from across the Medical Center, follow unit progress on the championship boards and take part in activities throughout the week.

Published on Monday, July 6, 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

After more than two decades of serving patients at UMMC, Alice Chaney Herndon, director of adult nursing services, was confronted with her own diagnosis: a brain tumor.

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and CEO of Children’s of Mississippi; Dr. Brad Ingram, McCarty Chair of Neurology; and Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs, pose together at the naming celebration for Ingram.

Ingram named McCarty Chair of Neurology

Dr. Brad Ingram has been named the McCarty Chair of Neurology, an appointment honoring his impact as a clinician, researcher and mentor and the continued legacy of H.F. “Mac” McCarty’s support for medicine and education in Mississippi.

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

Ransom Paul, 4, alongside his family, jumps for joy with Ann Skelton, program director of mental health services, during the bean bag toss at the NICU reunion at the children's hospital.

Photos: NICU reunion brings former patients, families back to Children's of Mississippi

Laughter, hugs and heartfelt reunions filled Children's of Mississippi as former neonatal intensive care unit patients reunited with the physicians, nurses and staff who cared for them.

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

Camia White, a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, acts as a mock patient during Acute Care in Physical Therapy II class in the PT lab with fellow PT student Drew Horton.

Programs in physical therapy, nursing to expand in Oxford

Published on Monday, June 22, 2026

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

Published on Monday, June 22, 2026

Photos: A magical day at Children's of Mississippi

Published on Monday, June 22, 2026

Celebratory cheers erupt as the Magnet Recognition Program Commission reveals Children's of Mississippi's Magnet recognition.

Children's of Mississippi achieves Magnet recognition, earns seven exemplars

Published on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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

Photos: Ole Miss Rebels football brings joy and encouragement to Children’s of Mississippi

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

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UMMC excellence shines for faculty, staff, students

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 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

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

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

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Photos: Graduates prepare for the next chapter of their lives

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Staff receive national appointments; online course wins recognition

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

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UMMC faculty recognized for contributions to medicine, research

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

PhD graduate left India for UMMC to advance her research goals

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026