Student Food Pantry Donation Drive

Tuesday, July 28 at 12:00 a.m

Support the new Student Food Pantry by donating nonperishable food items at collection boxes located throughout academic areas. Donations will help stock the pantry, which will be housed in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union and sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.

MIND Matters

Wednesday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m

Dr. Thomas Mosley, Robbie and Dudley Hughes MIND Center Chair and director of the MIND Center at UMMC, will present MIND Matters, "Promising Developments in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research."

Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day

Thursday, July 30 at 12:00 a.m

Join Dairy Queen on Thursday, July 30, for Miracle Treat Day. For every Blizzard® Treat sold on Miracle Treat Day, $1 or more will be donated to Children's of Mississippi through Children’s Miracle Network. These donations provide critical funding for life-saving treatments and essential services for children in need. Your support helps ensure every child receives the care they deserve.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Thursday, July 30 at 11:30 a.m

UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes—no appointment needed.

OCN Exam Prep

Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 a.m

Jimmie Wells, MSN, RN, OCN, of the Cancer Center and Research Institute will lead an Oncology Certification Exam Prep Course in the School of Medicine.

Richard deShazo Distinguished Lecture

Tuesday, August 4 at 12:00 p.m

Dennis K. Ledford, MD, professor of medicine and pediatrics and the Ellsworth & Mabel Simmons Professor of Allergy & Immunology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, will present the inaugural Richard D. deShazo Distinguished Lecture and Medicine Grand Rounds, "Immunodeficiency for the Internist: Evaluation of Adults with Recurrent Infections or Immune Dysregulation."

Faculty Focus

Wednesday, August 5 at 12:00 p.m

Lavanya Challagundla, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, will present the Office of Faculty Affairs Faculty Focus session, "From Data to Discovery: Supporting Research and Clinical Innovation."

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon

Thursday, August 13 at 6:00 a.m

Everyday Wellness Walking

Thursday, August 13 at 12:15 p.m

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event designed to keep you moving and cool during the summer months at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in the Hall of Portraits. Participants will receive a bingo card to add a fun, interactive twist to the walk. We hope you’ll join us!

Radiothon Party

Friday, August 14 at 9:00 a.m

Children's of Mississippi will host a Radiothon Celebration Party for patients who are unable to attend this year's live Radiothon, which will be held at the radio station instead of the hospital. The celebration will include activities, refreshments and opportunities for patients to participate in the Radiothon experience from the hospital.

2026 Ophthalmology Update

Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 a.m

The Department of Ophthalmology will host the "2026 Ophthalmology Update & Ching J. Chen, MD Memorial Lecture" from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center.

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Monday, August 17 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Adam Middleton, PGY2; Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY3; and Dr. Chase Warren, PGY4, will present during Ophthalmology Journal Club on Monday, Aug. 17.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, August 24 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Adam Middleton, PGY2; Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY3; and Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Thursday, August 27 at 11:30 a.m

UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes—no appointment needed.

Family Medicine Update 2026

Friday, August 28 at 7:30 a.m

The Family Medicine Update 2026 conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 200 Township Ave., Ridgeland.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Thursday, September 3 at 11:30 a.m

UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes—no appointment needed.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Tuesday, September 15 at 12:15 p.m

Peds Mental Health Update 2026

Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m

The Office of Physician Relations will host the Pediatric Mental Health Update 2026 at the River Hills Tennis Club on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Advanced Practice Provider Conference

Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 a.m

The Advanced Practice Provider Conference 2026 will occur from 7 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. Thursday to Friday, Sept. 24 to 25, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center.

UMMC Discovery Day

Thursday, September 24 at 9:30 a.m

UMMC Discovery Day is a single-site, rotation-based event showcasing several academic schools, programs, centers and departments on the Jackson campus. It is designed to introduce high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that prepare them for those careers.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Wednesday, October 14 at 12:15 p.m

UMMC Discovery Day

Thursday, October 15 at 9:30 a.m

UMMC Discovery Day is a single-site, rotation-based event showcasing several academic schools, programs, centers and departments on the Jackson campus. It is designed to introduce high school students (grades 10-12) and undergraduate students to health care and research careers, as well as the educational programs that prepare them for those careers.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Thursday, October 15 at 11:30 a.m

UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes—no appointment needed.

Peds Cardiology Update 2026

Tuesday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m

The Office of Physician Relations will host the Pediatric Cardiology Update 2026 at the River Hills Tennis Club on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Wednesday, November 4 at 11:30 a.m

UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes—no appointment needed.

Rush 2 Brush 5K

Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 a.m

The Rush 2 Brush 5K is back! After nearly a decade, the School of Dentistry is excited to revive this community race. Join us just off the UMMC campus for a morning of fitness, fun and fundraising, supporting two great causes: Batson Children’s Hospital and student organizations at the School of Dentistry.

Everyday Wellness Walking

Tuesday, November 17 at 12:15 p.m

Everyday Wellness Walking

Thursday, December 10 at 12:15 p.m