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Ashley Castle shares a laugh with her transplant team, from left, Dr. Chris Anderson, Dr. Praise Matemavi and Dr. Mark Earl.

A first for Mississippi, a second chance for UMMC patient with rare type of cancer

Published on Monday, August 3, 2026

 Before competing for the Miss Mississippi title, Morgan Nelson was crowned Miss Starkville 2026. She has also held the titles of Miss Vicksburg 2023 and 2025, and Miss Mississippi State University 2024, representing her communities and university throughout her pageant journey.

UMMC student connects beauty pageants to medicine

Published on Monday, August 3, 2026

 The former Greenwood Leflore Hospital now bears the UMMC Greenwood name following its Aug. 1 changeover to UMMC, becoming part of Mississippi's only academic medical center and expanding access to health care throughout the Delta.

UMMC Greenwood preserves access to health care in the Delta region

Published on Monday, August 3, 2026

 Medical Hall of Fame inductees, from left include Stephanie Chapman (wife of Dr. Stanley Chapman), Dr. Fred Ingram, Dr. Michael Mansour, Dr. James (Jim) Rayner and Dr. Hannah Gay.

School of Medicine honors alumni leaders during 2026 reunion weekend

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

 Every year, members of the School of Medicine incoming class receive their white coats, marking a significant milestone in their medical education and symbolizing their commitment to patient care, professionalism and the journey ahead as physicians-in-training.

UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

 Dr. Thomas Skelton Jr., an adult cardiologist at UMMC, examines Barth syndrome patient Jordan McDade during a multidisciplinary clinic visit, where specialists collaborate to develop a coordinated, personalized care plan.

UMMC transforms rare disease diagnosis and care through collaboration

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

 Leafy greens such as iceberg lettuce have been identified as a likely source of a spike this summer in cases of cyclosporiasis.

UMMC experts explain what to know about gastrointestinal illness

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

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2025-2026 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

 Dr. Tim Yen, assistant professor of medicine and nephrologist, takes measurements of April Harris of Jackson during her hospital visit. Yen's research aims to develop safer, more personalized approaches to managing fluid levels during dialysis.

Federal programs transform health research in Mississippi

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

 Jim Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, has made a $5 million personal gift to It's About Time: The Campaign for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute.

From hunter to advocate: Jim Kennedy gives $5M to strengthen cancer care at UMMC

Published on Monday, July 6, 2026