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Q3 grants and awards surpass $20.8 million

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

During the third quarter of the academic year, UMMC researchers were awarded over $20 million in sponsored programs funding from federal, state, external university, private foundation and industry sponsors. Read More

The proof is in the moms and newborns: STORK is saving lives

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

A year after its debut, an ambitious training program through the Mississippi Center for Emergency Services has taken the state by storm and attracted national media attention. It’s called STORK, and it teaches rural first responders and ER staff how to recognize pregnant moms having crisis deliveries and stabilize them – and by doing that, save their newborns. Read More

Photos: Capturing memories of the Class of 2023

Parents, friends and other family members gathered at the Mississippi Coliseum on May 26 to cheer on the special students in their lives who make up the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Class of 2023. About 740 of the 911 graduates walked across the stage to accept their diplomas.

Published on Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Medical Center students, faculty shine on state, national levels

Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide.

Published on Tuesday, May 30, 2023

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

The Class of 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is beginning the next leg of the health care journey, translating hard work, sacrifice and determination into health sciences careers.

Published on Friday, May 26, 2023

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

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.

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

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

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

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

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: Late bloomer finds his way following three loves

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

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

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

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