


Office of Student Affairs
The mission of the Office of Student Affairs is to promote 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 manages the Norman C. Nelson Student Union, which includes the student Fitness Center and Gymnasium, Student Recreation Area, Bookstore, and additional lounge and meeting spaces. The office directs the UMMC Honors College, academic support programs and resources, interprofessional education opportunities, and extracurricular events and activities.
Academic Affairs News

Photos: UMMC Commencement 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A new class of health care professionals congratulated fellow graduates from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and beamed with pride at family and friends during the May 23 commencement ceremony. For many, it marked the culmination of years of training—and beginning of a lifelong commitment to care. Read More

UMMC celebrates the graduating class of 2025
Friday, May 23, 2025
UMMC celebrated nearly 1,000 graduates Friday during its 69th annual commencement ceremony. The event, held at the Mississippi Coliseum, honored students from all six of the Medical Center’s health sciences schools. Read More
Latest Articles

#2025UMMCGrad: Love of games, puzzles lead to student’s future career
Published on Monday, May 19, 2025

Pierce, Andries win UMMC School of Nursing alumni honors
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

With TEACH Prize win, Katie Barber reaches ‘pinnacle’ of profession
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

SHRP recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

#2025UMMCGrad: PhD student focuses on the interconnectedness of the body
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

#2025UMMCGrad: Experience leads to innovation for Liza Owens
Published on Monday, May 5, 2025

Base Pair expansion powers the promise of future researchers
Published on Monday, May 5, 2025

Front and Center: Iesha Smith
Published on Monday, April 28, 2025
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