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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

Monday, April 28, 2025

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. Read More

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

Monday, August 12, 2024

Across the Medical Center, first-year students are taking the first steps in their health-related careers. Orientation, Family Day, tours and a back-to-school breakfast got new students to a great start. Read More

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

It took Ron Landreth about 10 years to find the ideal settings for his career. Now with a master’s degree in sight, he finds the right settings every day as a tech support specialist at UMMC.

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

Technology is an indispensable tool in the delivery of health science education. Educators and students in the School of Health Related Professions are staying ahead of the curve as part of a rapidly changing landscape.

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

The School of Health Related Professions has named Dr. Shannon Singletary as its 2024 Alumnus of the Year and Dr. Britney Reulet as its Early Career Achievement Award winner.

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

Dr. John C. “Jay” Garner won accolades on the baseball diamond years ago and was guided by life events to an accomplished career in sports science and academic administration. He’s on the mound now for the School of Health Related Professions as its fifth dean, eager to keep its diversity of programs a major selling point for students.

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

 Mary Moore, left, answers questions from her physician, Dr. Sarah Glover, center, and scribe Matt McCoy.

Medical scribe program strives to deliver the write fit

Published on Monday, December 30, 2019

 Heather Fennimore of Humanscale, left, proudly points to the plaque outside SHRP Lab 1B indicating the soon-to-be-upgraded student laboratory is dedicated in honor of her aunt, Florence E. King. Joining Fennimore on a tour of the school and the lab’s new location are, from left, Kevin Steets of Humanscale, Kim McGaugh, assistant dean of administration in SHRP, and Dr. Kristi Moore, assistant dean for academic affairs in SHRP.

SHRP gift: Former nursing coordinator's family gives ergonomic donation

Published on Friday, August 23, 2019

 Sarah Herrington is overwhelmed by the kindness of those who brought graduation to her hospital room, including Dr. Kristi Moore, left, Dr. Jessica Bailey, second from left, and Dr. LouAnn Woodward.

Illness keeps rad sciences student from Commencement, not graduation

Published on Thursday, May 30, 2019

 Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences graduate Aurlivia Deshay Bibbs, right, received the Virginia Stansel Tolbert Award from Dr. Jessica Bailey, dean of the School of Health Related Professions.

UMMC confers 853 degrees in health sciences professions

Published on Friday, May 24, 2019

 Critical care flight nurse Brock Whitson will receive his master of health sciences from the School of Health Related Professions during May 24 commencement ceremonies.

#UMMCGrad19: MHS Program bolsters flight nurse’s career opportunities

Published on Monday, May 20, 2019