https://umc.edu/ This is a feed of the latest Events from UMMC 2026 University of Mississippi Medical Center dis-web@umc.edu Fri, 15 May 2026 14:35:25 -0500 Events https://www.umc.edu/img/ummc_u_200x200.cmp.png https://umc.edu/ e8c1e15dac13310f71106072fab39729 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SOPH-End-Spring-Semester.html <p class="p1">School of Population Health's last day of the spring semester is Friday, May 15.</p> Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 5a5d1ab3ac13310f71106072e1c8d30b https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/Regalia-Distribution-Day.html <p>UMMC's annual Regalia Distribution Day will be held on Friday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union. All graduates participating in the 70th Annual UMMC Commencement must bring their student ID to pick up their academic regalia during this event. Graduates may also <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">receive a UMMC Alumni keepsake by sharing their contact information.</span></p><p><span>This event is sponsored by the Offices of Development, Alumni Engagement and Student Affairs. For more information, please <a href="/Office of Academic Affairs/For-Students/News.html">visit the UMMC Commencement page</a>.</span></p> Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 20820fc8ac13310f7f4c787889ff2e77 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/Ophthalmology-Journal-Club.html <p data-end="206" data-start="0">Dr. Stanton Heydinger, PGY2; Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY3; and Dr. J. Hunter Aultman, PGY4, will present during Ophthalmology Journal Club Monday, May 18, in LP104 at UMMC Lakeland Medical and <a href="https://umc.webex.com/umc/j.php?MTID=m224f5db3a13eba1b1f1f26a9b1f26517">online via Webex</a>.</p><p data-end="230" data-start="208">Presentations include:</p><ul data-end="605" data-start="232"><li data-end="372" data-section-id="9d9thq" data-start="232">Dr. Stanton Heydinger — "Investigation of Sickle Cell Retinopathy in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Enrolled in a Large Cohort Study"</li><li data-end="471" data-section-id="183838z" data-start="373">Dr. Andrew Burks — "The Epidemiology of Sports-Related Orbital Fractures in the United States"</li><li data-end="605" data-section-id="qlgr7i" data-start="472">Dr. J. Hunter Aultman — "Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors for Managing Uveitic Macular Edema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"</li></ul> Mon, 18 May 2026 16:30:00 -0500 87514bceac13310f6a6d930c7cfeb73e https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SOD-D4-Checkout-Deadline.html School of Dentistry's checkout deadline for D4 students is by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 c667619cac13310f6a6d930cb2093a16 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SON-BSN-Pinning.html School of Nursing's 2026 Oxford Accelerated BSN Pinning Ceremony is on Wednesday, May 20. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 e8c2253eac13310f71106072125a432f https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SOPH-Honors-Day.html The School of Population Health’s (SOPH) 2026 Honors and Awards Ceremony is on Wednesday, May 20 in the Student Union. Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 -0500 875196d2ac13310f6a6d930c89f5cc87 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SOD-Senior-Honors-Banquet.html School of Dentistry's Dental Hygiene and Dental Senior Honors Banquet is on Thursday, May 21. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 8c61d8ccac13310f6a6d930c65ed185b https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SGSHS-PhD-Grad-Recognition.html <p class="p1">The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences' PhD Graduate Recognition &amp; Awards Ceremony is Thursday, May 21.</p> Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 ab512311ac13310f6a6d930c73eacfde https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SOM-M1-Classes-End.html School of Medicine M1 classes end on Thursday, May 21. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 b0c23755ac13310f6a6d930ca947a498 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SOM-M3-Clerkships-Boards.html School of Medicine's M3 clerkships end and the final date for board exams is Thursday, May 21. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 b0c26a65ac13310f6a6d930cbddc068c https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SOM-M4-Long-Coat.html The School of Medicine M4 Long Coat Ceremony is on Thursday, May 21. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 c666b743ac13310f6a6d930c8c4e849f https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SON-BSN-Pinning-Ceremony.html <p class="p1">School of Nursing's 2026 Traditional BSN Pinning Ceremony is on Thursday, May 21.</p> Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 875235a9ac13310f6a6d930c72ebae0c https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/Commencement.html <p><span>The 70th annual UMMC Commencement will start at 10 a.m. on May 22 at the Mississippi Coliseum. UMMC Commencement ceremonies are held at the Mississippi Coliseum, a multi-purpose modern facility, an all-season arena with large capacity seating located on the Mississippi State Fair Grounds in Jackson, Mississippi.</span></p><p><span>For more information, please visit the <a href="/Office of Academic Affairs/Resources/Commencement/Overview.xml">UMMC Commencement</a> page. </span></p> Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 a76e78f5ac13310f6a6d930ce5942f4a https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SHRP-End-of-Spring-Semester.html <p class="p1">School of Health Related Professions' spring semester ends on Friday, May 22.</p> Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 c663f77fac13310f6a6d930cef8a9e48 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SON-Last-Day-Spring-Semester.html <p class="p1">School of Nursing's last day of the spring semester is Friday, May 22.</p> Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 b0bea96dac13310f6a6d930c6fa9229b https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/SOM-M2-Step-1-Ends.html School of Medicine's Step 1 Period ends for M2 students on Friday, May 22. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 0e28fb9eac13310f31e5d290fa24fc39 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/05/Ophthalmology-Chief-Clinical.html <p data-end="271" data-start="47"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY2; Dr. Claire Holmes, PGY3; and Dr. Christian Karam, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26</span>, in Lakeland Medical room LP-104 and online via Webex.</p><p data-end="316" data-start="273">Email Olivia Milner for the Webex link.</p> Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:00 -0500 c0aae2b5ac13310f7f4c787837397418 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/06/Academy-for-Excellence-in-Education-Lunch-and-Learn.html <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The Academy for Excellence in Education will host a faculty development session where faculty members from all schools can learn new educational ideas while eating lunch. This "Lunch and Learn" will begin at noon Thursday, June 4, in CW106.</span></p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 87a5f187ac13310f7f4c787824740f1a https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/06/Blood-Drive.html <p>MS Blood Services will have a blood drive outside the Norman C. Nelson Student Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 8.</p> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500 c09ee06dac13310f7f4c7878c5f555d4 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/06/Faculty-Affairs-Research-Expo.html <p data-end="144" data-start="0">The Office of Faculty Affairs will host a campuswide "Research Expo" at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the Student Union Conference Center.</p><p data-end="178" data-start="146">Light snacks will be provided.</p> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0500 443ec9b6ac13310f6a67dd72a92c95db https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/06/Everyday-Wellness-Walking.html <p>Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event designed to keep you moving and cool during the summer months at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, in the Hall of Portraits. Participants will receive a bingo card to add a fun, interactive twist to the walk. We hope you’ll join us!</p> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:15:00 -0500 9427fc99ac13310f308b9a93b2fd57a9 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/06/Ophthalmology-Chief-Clinical.html <p data-end="271" data-start="47"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Dr. Kyle Freeman, PGY2; Dr. Chase Warren, PGY3; and Dr. Katie Pongetti, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 22</span>, in Lakeland Medical room LP-104 and online via Webex.</p><p data-end="271" data-start="47">Email Olivia Milner for the Webex link.</p> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0500 4806f4fcac13310f6a67dd72ea2f0913 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/07/Everyday-Wellness-Walking.html <p>Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event designed to keep you moving and cool during the summer months at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, July 9, in the Hall of Portraits. Participants will receive a bingo card to add a fun, interactive twist to the walk. We hope you’ll join us!</p> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:15:00 -0500 2582dbb9ac13310f6a67dd728f670f7b https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/03/Radiothon.html <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Help make miracles happen by tuning in to the 25th annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon from Aug. 13-14! We hope that you will join us for the two-day broadcast to as we share inspiring stories from Children's of Mississippi, featuring Miracle Kids and their families about why your support matters so much.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Each donation directly supports the children's hospital. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tune in between 6 a.m. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">- 6 p.m.</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> from Thursday, Aug. 13 through Friday, Aug. 14 </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">at</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"></span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="/mississippimiracles" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">www.umc.edu/mississippimiracles</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">.</span></p> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0500 4808ce7bac13310f6a67dd7209d01b00 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/08/Everyday-Wellness-Walking.html <p>Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event designed to keep you moving and cool during the summer months at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in the Hall of Portraits. Participants will receive a bingo card to add a fun, interactive twist to the walk. We hope you’ll join us!</p> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:15:00 -0500 09411cc4ac13310f781c90f88a3b71ec https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/08/Ophthalmology-Dr-Chen-Memorial.html <p>The Department of Ophthalmology will host the "2025 Ophthalmology Update &amp; Ching J. Chen, MD Memorial Lecture" from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel &amp; Conference Center. A coffee station and lunch will be provided.</p><p><span><a href="https://ww2.highmarksce.com/ummc/index.cfm?do=pln.viewActivity&amp;plannerId=2898">Find out more information and register online</a>.</span></p> Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0500 480a3f37ac13310f6a67dd7245e20dbe https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/09/Everyday-Wellness-Walking.html <p>Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the entrance of University Heart. <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday</span>. We look forward to seeing you soon!</p> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:15:00 -0500 641e335dac13310f7f4c787887956272 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/09/Advanced-Practice-Providers-Conference.html <p data-end="182" data-start="0">The Advanced Practice Provider Conference 2026 will occur from 7 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. Thursday to Friday, Sept. 24 to 25, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel &amp; Conference Center.</p><p data-end="235" data-start="184">Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.</p><p data-end="277" data-start="237"><a href="https://ww2.highmarksce.com/ummc/index.cfm?do=pln.viewActivity&amp;plannerId=2884">Register or find out more information</a>.</p> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0500 480c07c9ac13310f6a67dd72fa556e03 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/10/Everyday-Wellness-Walking.html <p>Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the School of Medicine circle. <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday</span>. We look forward to seeing you soon!</p> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:15:00 -0500 480db14cac13310f6a67dd72c5913695 https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/11/Everyday-Wellness-Walking.html <p>Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the entrance of University Heart. <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday</span>. We look forward to seeing you soon!</p> Tue, 17 Nov 2026 12:15:00 -0600 480ef820ac13310f6a67dd7213e8170a https://umc.edu/Calendar/Events/2026/12/Everyday-Wellness-Walking.html <p>Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the School of Medicine circle. <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and take this opportunity to support your physical and mental well-being during the workday</span>. We look forward to seeing you soon!</p> Thu, 10 Dec 2026 12:15:00 -0600