Welcome to the Office of Academic Affairs

The University of Mississippi Medical Center supports six health professions schools on its main campus in Jackson and successfully graduates roughly 1000 health care professionals each year, many of whom choose to stay and practice in the state.
The Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs oversees the academic enterprise of UMMC. To support our academic mission, each member of our team plays an essential role in our continuing success as we work to identify and promote best practices in health care education, including the following:
- Academic planning and strategy
- Academic policies and procedures
- Continuing health professions education
- Faculty development and success
- Institutional accreditation
- Quality improvement and innovation in education
- Resources through the Rowland Medical Library
- Student services and success
Our goals are to provide quality education to our students and trainees and to promote lifelong learning to our alumni, faculty, and staff.
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Academic Affairs News
Photos: Graduates prepare for the next chapter of their lives
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
As the University of Mississippi Medical Center honored its Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies Friday, graduates were reminded that health care is more than a profession — it is a calling. The celebration represents the resilience, compassion and purpose of students preparing to make a lasting impact on patients and communities. Read More
UMMC honors 992 health care professionals at 70th annual commencement
Friday, May 22, 2026
Family members, faculty and friends filled the Mississippi Coliseum on Friday as the University of Mississippi Medical Center conferred nearly 1,000 degrees. Graduates were encouraged to carry forward the compassion, humility and dedication that inspired them to pursue careers in health care. Read More
Latest Articles
PhD graduate left India for UMMC to advance her research goals
Published on Monday, May 18, 2026
Career pivots lead SHRP Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement awardees to UMMC
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
SON recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
Students celebrated for achievements at first UMMC Honors College awards
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
UMMC graduate Hunter Sylvester pursues life-changing Alzheimer’s research
Published on Monday, May 11, 2026
For School of Nursing student, degree is fulfilment of lifelong calling
Published on Monday, May 4, 2026
Gift from pioneering researcher establishes professorship, names lab at UMMC
Published on Monday, April 27, 2026
UMMC dental student builds on family legacy as she looks ahead to the next chapter
Published on Monday, April 27, 2026
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Items
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
Thursday, June 11
Ophthalmology Journal Club
Monday, June 15
Everyday Wellness Walking
Tuesday, June 16
Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases
Monday, June 22
Everyday Wellness Walking
Thursday, July 9
Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases
Monday, July 27
Mississippi Miracles Radiothon
Thursday, Aug. 13 to Aug. 14
Everyday Wellness Walking
Thursday, August 13
