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New Radiological Sciences student Michelle Zhang, receives her white coat from Dr. Lee Brown, left and SHRP Dean Jay Garner, during orientation week at the school.

Photos: Students get a touch of class as school year begins

Monday, August 18, 2025

During the first weeks of August, students in the various campus schools were welcomed back – or for the first time – to the Medical Center. First-year students in particular enjoyed such activities as Family Day, tours and other back-to-school events – entertaining and informative preludes to the first day of classes. Read More

Doctor of Medicine graduate Boris Kuyeb.

Photos: UMMC Commencement 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A new class of health care professionals congratulated fellow graduates from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and beamed with pride at family and friends during the May 23 commencement ceremony. For many, it marked the culmination of years of training—and beginning of a lifelong commitment to care. Read More

Graduates from the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, Population Health and Health Related Professions were applauded by friends and family during ceremonies at the Mississippi Coliseum.

UMMC celebrates the graduating class of 2025

UMMC celebrated nearly 1,000 graduates Friday during its 69th annual commencement ceremony. The event, held at the Mississippi Coliseum, honored students from all six of the Medical Center’s health sciences schools.

Published on Friday, May 23, 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

The School of Health Related Professions has named Dr. Kristi Moore as its 2025 Alumnus of the Year and Dr. Luke Bynum as its Early Achievement Award winner.

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

 Liza Owens, who is earning a master's degree in the Health Systems Administration program, is a registered respiratory therapist and works at UMMC as a tracheostomy educator.

#2025UMMCGrad: Experience leads to innovation for Liza Owens

Learning how to lead will be just the latest skill Liza Owens can claim with a master’s degree from SHRP.

Published on Monday, May 5, 2025

 Iesha Smith is wrapping up her first full semester as a faculty member in the doctoral degree program in occupational therapy while also working at Children’s of Mississippi.

Front and Center: Iesha Smith

A decade spent aiding the highest of high-risk newborns to recovery and full health made Iesha Smith a natural fit to teach future occupational therapy practitioners.

Published on Monday, April 28, 2025

 First-year dental students Christopher Cronin, left, and Caden Grover, try on surgical glasses with manufacturer representative Scott Walker during the student organization fair at the Norman C. Nelson Student Union.

Photos: New students beginning classes at UMMC

Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

 Ron Landreth, who is earning a master's degree in the Health Informatics and Information Management program, works in UMMC's Division of Information Systems to help maintain multiple software applications that improve patient outcomes.

#2024UMMCGrad: SHRP grad tinkers with career change, contributes to health care improvements

Published on Monday, April 29, 2024

 PT student Jacob Lape demonstrates movements used by patients when studied using VR technology as Dr. Jacob Daniels and PT student Abigail Thiessen watch.

Technological advances reshape rapidly evolving class settings at SHRP

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

 Dr. Britney Reulet, left, and Dr. Shannon Singletary were named 2024 SHRP Alumni Award winners.

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

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

 Dr. Jay Garner stands outside the School of Health Related Professions.

Garner ready to pitch perfect programs as new SHRP dean

Published on Monday, July 3, 2023

 Master of biomedical sciences graduate Cara Irby spots a loved one in the crowd and cheers as her mother, Melanie Irby, prepares to enter the coliseum for commencement.

Photos: Capturing memories of the Class of 2023

Published on Tuesday, May 30, 2023

 Philip Heine, left, and Mackenzie Hutto are earning their doctoral degrees in physical therapy and will marry in June.

#UMMCGrad2023: ‘Dynamic duo’ in PT caps off busy semester with wedding in June

Published on Monday, April 10, 2023

 Dr. Jessica Bailey, the first woman to serve as dean of SHRP and a graduate of the school, is retiring after nine years in the role.

SHRP Dean retires to accept dream job: full-time grandmother of six

Published on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

 School of Medicine graduates Hunter Altman, left, and Adam Goodman fist bump prior to commencement.

Photo Gallery: Graduates smile after reaching educational milestone

Published on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

 Wearing the colors of their fields of study, UMMC graduates await the start of ceremonies Friday.

UMMC celebrates 959 May 2022 graduates across six health sciences schools

Published on Friday, May 27, 2022

 After graduation, Clare "Alex" Lowman is relocating to Denver, where she has received at least two medical laboratory science job offers.

#UMMCGrad2022: Former attorney leaves staff position to pursue love of science

Published on Monday, May 9, 2022

 Dr. Randi Moak Richardson, left, a 2010 graduate of the doctor of physical therapy program, is the SHRP Early Career Achievement Award recipient, and Charles Swearingen, a 2005 paramedicine graduate, is the school’s Alumnus of the Year.

SHRP recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement

Published on Monday, April 11, 2022

 Nena Hawkins uses a dental light curing unit to activate a dual-cured resin cement through an all-ceramic sample that later will be laser irradiated and tested to determine bond strength.

The size is right: Campus enrollment climbs

Published on Monday, November 15, 2021

 Dr. Lee Brown, assistant professor, talks with incoming radiological science students during orientation Thursday.

Seven schools and six ways from Sunday: Students, faculty brazen out COVID surge

Published on Monday, August 16, 2021

 While Dr. Peter Giroux, right, observes occupational therapy students, from left, Hannah Heustress, Baylee Bryant, Dalton Frederick and Abbie Scott, practice wheelchair mobility by navigating a ramp outside the School of Health Related Professions building.

Sky’s the limit for SHRP’s first OTD graduates

Published on Monday, June 28, 2021

 Dr. Penny Rogers, the 2021 SHRP Alum of the Year, has served on the school’s Occupational Therapy Department faculty since 2011.

From visitor to student to faculty, SHRP alum comes full circle

Published on Monday, June 14, 2021

 Emily Cole is accustomed to the commencement stage as UMMC registrar since 2019. She will ascend the platform to receive her DHA on Thursday.

#UMMCGrad2021: Record-keeper to tassel-turner: Registrar secures DHA in hand

Published on Monday, May 24, 2021

 Aliyah King, an MLS graduate, demonstrates how to read gram stains and bacterial cultures.

Scholars program uncovers mystery behind MLS profession

Published on Monday, January 4, 2021

 Katheryn McCardle, left, and Margaret McGaugh took advantage of the Complete to Compete Program in the School of Health Related Professions to earn their degrees in health sciences.

#UMMCGrad2020: Health Sciences duo proud to be UMMC’s first C2C grads

Published on Friday, May 22, 2020