Upcoming Events

Hal's St. Paddy's Parade City Sweep

Saturday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m

Hal's St. Paddy's Parade City Sweep: Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival is happening on March 22. Our City Sweep volunteers do a fantastic job leading the parade through the streets of downtown Jackson, handing out beads, and collecting donations for Children's of Mississippi. We kick off Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade by meeting downtown at 11 a.m. and marching at noon.

SGSHS Dissertation Defense

Monday, March 24 at 9:00 a.m

Amisha Parekh, a graduate student in the Biomedical Materials Science program, will defend her dissertation, "Hydroxyapatite and Tricalcium-phosphate Anodization Coatings on Titanium to Improve Osseointegration."

SOPH Grand Rounds

Monday, March 24 at 12:00 p.m

Trisha Arnold, PhD, a clinical psychologist and research scientist, will present the John D. Bower School of Population Health Grand Rounds, "Leveraging Implementation Science to Increase HIV Prevention Efforts."

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY2, Dr. J. Hunter Aultman, PGY3, and Dr. Stuart McFarland, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases session at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 24.

Medicine Grand Rounds

Tuesday, March 25 at 12:00 p.m

Christopher D. Anderson, MD, FACS, James D. Hardy professor and chair of the Department of Surgery, chief perioperative physician, medical director of Abdominal Transplant and surgical director of the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency, will present the Medicine Grand Rounds, "Innovation in Kidney Transplantation: From Tolerance to Xenotransplantation."

Mindful Eating Class

Tuesday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m

Please join us for this free 6-week series on changing your relationship with food by applying a mindful approach to your eating habits and choices. We will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning March 18 through April 22, at the Center for Integrative Health.

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m

Join us at the Center for Integrative Health for a free, one-hour, beginner-level chair yoga class to help build strength and flexibility of the body and mind from a seated posture. Any interested participants can sign up by filling out the online form or calling the CIH at (601) 815-3424, option 1.

SGSHS Dissertation Defense

Wednesday, March 26 at 9:00 a.m

Breland Crudup, a graduate student in the Physiology and Biophysics program, will defend his dissertation, "The Role of Sex Hormones on Renal and Cardiac Susceptibility in the Male."

The Last Lecture 2025

Wednesday, March 26 at 12:00 p.m

Dr. William P. Daley, professor of Pathology, will present the Last Lecture on Wednesday, March 26, at noon in the Lower Amphitheatre (R153). Free lunch is available for the first 150 attendees. The Last Lecture is presented by the Associated Student Body and Alumni Engagement.

SGSHS Dissertation Defense

Wednesday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m

Tanya Pareek, a graduate student in the Neuroscience program, will defend her dissertation, "Characterization of hippocampal molecular targets in alcohol use disorder."

SOPH Coffee & Chat

Wednesday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m

The John D. Bower School of Population Health invites you to "Coffee & Chat: Advance Your Career at the School of Population Health" to learn about their academic programs.

CRRC Seminar Series

Thursday, March 27 at 12:00 p.m

Lisa VanWagner, MD MSc FAST FAHA, associate professor of Medicine and director of Clincal Research in the Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, will present the Cardiovascular Renal Research Center Seminar, "MASLD and Cardiovascular Risk: Translational Implications for Clinical Practice."

SGSHS Dissertation Defense

Friday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m

Matthew Dubuisson, a graduate student in the Cell and Molecular Biology program, will defend his dissertation, "The Interplay Between Bisphenols and the Endocannabinoid System: Implications for Bone and Cartilage Health."

Mindful Eating Class

Tuesday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m

Faculty Development Series

Wednesday, April 2 at 12:00 p.m

Dr. Sarah Sterling, a professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, UMMC, will present the Faculty Development Seminar, "The Discovery Curriculum: A Path to Self-Directed Learning."

Faculty Focus

Thursday, April 3 at 12:00 p.m

Natalie Gaughf, PhD, ABPP, the assistant vice chancellor of Academic Affairs and a professor in the School of Medicine, will host Faculty Focus "Transforming your Leadership through Listening."

SHRP Alumni Day

Friday, April 4 at 7:30 a.m

The School of Health Related Professions and the Division of Continuing Health Professional Education will host the annual conference, "SHRP Alumni Day and Continuing Education 2025."

SGSHS Dissertation Defense

Monday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m

Michael Brown, a graduate student in the Clinical Anatomy program, will defend his dissertation, "The Effects of Peripheral Visual Attention on Shoulder Range of Motion."

Mindful Eating Class

Tuesday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m

University Transplant Guild: Southern Social

Saturday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m

The University Transplant Guild presents "Southern Social: Benefitting the University Transplant Guild, A University of Mississippi Foundation Fund" at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 12.

Mindful Eating Class

Tuesday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Monday, April 21 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Zachary Wiley, PGY2, Dr. Daniel Salvador, PGY3, and Dr. Adam Vandenlangenberg, PGY4, will present during the Ophthalmology Journal Club on Monday, April 21.

Medicine Grand Rounds

Tuesday, April 22 at 12:00 p.m

Dana Rizk, MD, professor of Medicine and Nephrology and director of Clinical Trials Research in the Nephrology Division, Anupam Agarwal, MD, endowed professor, director of the UAB Glomerular Kidney Disease Clinic, and medical director of the Clinical Trials Administrative Office, will present the Medicine Grand Rounds, "IgA Nephropathy: Pathogenesis and Therapies on the Horizon."

The University of Mississippi Medical Center invites you to its Ceremony of Thanksgiving for the institution's anatomical donors, those individuals who gave their bodies to the Medical Center for health professional education and research, at noon on Wednesday, April 23.

SOPH Summit

Thursday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m

Dr. Thomas Dobbs, dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health (SOPH), will present the SOPH Summit "B.E.S.A.F.E.: Empowering Communities on Sexual Health."