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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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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

Monday, August 3, 2026

Moments after being named first runner-up, the Vicksburg native Morgan Nelson traded evening gowns and rehearsals for orientation and anatomy, stepping into a new role that she hopes will have an even greater impact on the lives of others. Read More

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

Monday, July 27, 2026

Hundreds of alumni, faculty and friends returned to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to celebrate the School of Medicine's 2026 Alumni Reunion, honoring the Class of 1976 Golden Graduates and recognizing physicians whose leadership, research and service have left a lasting impact on medicine in Mississippi and beyond. Read More

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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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2025-2026 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

 Learning incubating techniques, Victor Diaz-Ornelas, a first-year student in the PROMISE Program, receives hands-on training from Dr. Jessie Harvey, associate professor in the School of Medicine’s Pulmonary Division, alongside three other program participants, Luz Luna, Bryant Lewis and Madison Howard during an early clinical learning experience.

UMMC PROMISE Program opens doors for future physicians from across Mississippi

Published on Monday, July 6, 2026

 Sarah, Elizabeth and Michael Basha are apparently the first set of triplets to attend the School of Medicine together.

‘Lucky Threes’ distinguish Class of 2029

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

Photos: Graduates prepare for the next chapter of their lives

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

 Graduating students representing six schools across the academic health sciences assembled inside the Mississippi Coliseum for UMMC's 70th commencement.

UMMC honors 992 health care professionals at 70th annual commencement

Published on Friday, May 22, 2026

PhD graduate left India for UMMC to advance her research goals

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

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