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The Office of Student Affairs promotes student success and well-being by providing student-centered programming and services that facilitate the academic, personal and professional growth of all students.

The Office of Student Affairs provides academic support programs and resources, extracurricular events and activities, interprofessional education opportunities and supports the Associated Student Body (ASB). Located in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union, the Office of Student Affairs encourages students' use of campus facilities, including the Fitness Center and Gymnasium, Recreation Area and ASB Suite. The Norman C. Nelson Student Union also houses the UMMC Bookstore and additional lounge and meeting spaces.

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Academic Affairs News

Dr. Thomas Dobbs, dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health, speaks to students during a class at UMMC.

UMMC School of Population Health marks 10 years of looking upstream to improve Mississippi health

Monday, October 5, 2026

What began with a vision to look beyond individual patients has grown into a school focused on the health of entire communities. As the John D. Bower School of Population Health marks 10 years, its leaders and partners are reflecting on the journey – and looking upstream toward what comes next. Read More

Dr. Nick Gaouette, second from left, stands with his father, in uniform, his mother and his brother on Sept. 20, 2023, the day he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy.

UMMC graduates forge careers in military medicine

Monday, August 31, 2026

For medical students committed to military service, the path to residency follows a different timeline. Three UMMC physicians at different stages of that journey offer a glimpse into what comes before — and after — the military match. Read More

Latest Articles

The first cohort of the CRNA program at the School of Nursing. Back row, from left, Joya Johnson, Rachel Franklin, Alan Gray, Hunter Patterson, Matthew Burnham; middle row from left, Anna Grace Putnam, Lillie Mckay, Kylie Hawkins, Katie Fisher, Reagan Bryant, Mabry Mayfield; front row, from left, Mary Jane Collins (faculty), Abbie Hanna, Brittany Wall, Clair Shirley, Katie Shelton, Whitney Noble , Julie Bonom (faculty) and Jonathan Vaughn (faculty).

Nurse anesthetist program at UMMC welcomes first students

Published on Monday, August 17, 2026

 Director of Student Services Dr. Jonathan Nutt and senior administrative assistant Anna Vancor unload boxes into the Student Food Pantry. An Amazon wishlist was made available to employees or students that wish to donate.

New UMMC food pantry to be available to students

Published on Monday, August 17, 2026

 UMMC medical students Allie Koenig, Alexisa Woodard and Rohinton Dossabhoy are among the inaugural cohort pursuing UMMC's new MD-MPH pathway. The program combines medical education with advanced training in population health.

UMMC’s inaugural MD-MPH students aim to transform health beyond the exam room

Published on Monday, August 10, 2026

 Medical students welcome first-year student Akshar Brahmbhatt as he enters the School of Medicine during Welcome Week celebrations.

Photos: UMMC welcomes students for a new academic year

Published on Monday, August 10, 2026

 Before competing for the Miss Mississippi title, Morgan Nelson was crowned Miss Starkville 2026. She has also held the titles of Miss Vicksburg 2023 and 2025, and Miss Mississippi State University 2024, representing her communities and university throughout her pageant journey.

UMMC student connects beauty pageants to medicine

Published on Monday, August 3, 2026

 Medical Hall of Fame inductees, from left include Stephanie Chapman (wife of Dr. Stanley Chapman), Dr. Fred Ingram, Dr. Michael Mansour, Dr. James (Jim) Rayner and Dr. Hannah Gay.

School of Medicine honors alumni leaders during 2026 reunion weekend

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

 Every year, members of the School of Medicine incoming class receive their white coats, marking a significant milestone in their medical education and symbolizing their commitment to patient care, professionalism and the journey ahead as physicians-in-training.

UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

 Dr. Hiram Gatewood has been a member of the UMMC School of Dentistry faculty for 45 years.

Front and Center: Dr. Hiram Gatewood

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

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