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Rare cast iron casket discovered on the ridge of Asylum Hill excavation site.

Rare, fully preserved cast iron casket recovered from Asylum Hill excavation

Monday, May 18, 2026

Beneath a quiet ridge on the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus, archaeologists have uncovered a rare, fully preserved cast iron casket dating back to the late 1800s — one of the most unusual finds to emerge from the Asylum Hill Cemetery excavation. Read More

2026 Project SEARCH coordinators and graduates, from left, Jasmine Lee, Nick Weldon, Johnny Bailey, Calvin Coleman, Hannah Kimbrough, Dylan Morgan, Tyniya Spencer, Dai'Jawn "Bizzy" Smith, Tommy Burnham and Christina Guarino.

Project SEARCH builds skills for life

Monday, May 18, 2026

Young adults with developmental challenges are celebrating a ticket to self-sufficiency with their completion of a program at UMMC, aimed at preparing them for the working world. Read More

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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

Photos: UMMC celebrates employees with a week of appreciation events

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

 From left, Dr. Lee Brown, 2026 SHRP Alumnus of the Year, SHRP Dean Dr. Jay Garner and 2026 SHRP Early Achievement Award winner Dr. Chelsea Stephens

Career pivots lead SHRP Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement awardees to UMMC

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

 From left, 2026 SON Early Achievement Award winner Michael Jones, Dr. Tina Martin, SON dean, and 2026 SON Alumna of the Year Dr. Jennifer Hitt.

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

Published on Monday, May 11, 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

Published on Monday, May 11, 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

 McKing Amedari, a 2025–2026 Honors College member in the John D. Bower School of Population Health, receives his certificate of completion of the program from Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Students celebrated for achievements at first UMMC Honors College awards

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

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