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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

School of Nursing Alumna of the Year Heather Pierce, left, is joined by Dr. Chelsea Andries, 2025 School of Nursing Early Career Achievement Award winner.

Pierce, Andries win UMMC School of Nursing alumni honors

Monday, May 12, 2025

Heather Pierce, interim director of the Office of Nursing Excellence at UMMC and the School of Nursing’s Alumna of the Year, attributes her successful career to the strong foundation she received from her alma mater. She was honored along with Dr. Chelsey Andries, winner of the 2025 Early Career Achievement Award, during a luncheon Thursday. Read More

TEACH Prize honoree Dr. Katie Barber, center, receives congratulations and a $10,000 facsimile check from Regions Bank officials LoRose Moore, far left, and Myer Mack, far right. Between them are, from left, Dr. Donna Strum, dean of the School of Pharmacy; Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; and Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine.

With TEACH Prize win, Katie Barber reaches ‘pinnacle’ of profession

Monday, May 12, 2025

Among the gifted educators celebrated here last week was the winner of the Medical Center’s top teaching award, an advocate for her specialty and a precedent setter for her school. Read More

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