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Harold Brewer, major gifts officer for UMMC's Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, is pastor of Mountain Ridge Christian Fellowship in Brandon.

Front and Center: Harold Brewer

Monday, June 17, 2024

A major gifts officer for the University of Mississippi Medical Center Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, Harold Brewer is also pastor of Mountain Ridge Christian Fellowship Church in Brandon. The two callings have plenty of similarities, including meeting new people and sharing good news. Read More

Dr. Karen Carney, professor of care planning and restorative sciences, has taught every graduating class from the School of Dentistry.

Front and Center: Dr. Karen Carney

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Dr. Karen Carney has dedicated 45 years to the School of Dentistry, where she has taught every graduating class since the school's inception. She still finds fulfillment in the mutual exchange of knowledge and support that spans generations. Read More

#2024UMMCGrad: Nathan Campbell’s scientific training at UMMC began in high school

Nathan Campbell graduates this week with a PhD in experimental therapeutics and Pharmacology, but his start in the field of research began when he was just a sophomore in high school. After 11 years of dedication to obstetrics research, he will continue his work at UMMC.

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: Aaron Winters captures smiles with community outreach

Dental graduate Aaron Winters has been dedicated to making a difference in his community throughout his life and dental school career. His plans after graduation are no exception, as he plans to support rural Mississippi communities even after he completes his scholarship requirements.

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: Preston Ivy champions oral health at home and abroad

It may not have been his initial career plan, but Preston Ivy immersed himself in dental hygiene, seeking out every opportunity to get involved. Falling in love with the field, he hopes to continue his education and pursue a degree in dentistry.

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: Estelle Blair balances medical school and motherhood – single, but not alone

When Estelle Blair meets the parents of her future patients, the School of Medicine graduate will bring with her a special kind of credibility and empathy to her pediatrics practice – the kind that can only come from a mom who knows what it’s like to fear for her child’s life.

Published on Monday, May 6, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: SHRP grad tinkers with career change, contributes to health care improvements

Published on Monday, April 29, 2024

Front and Center: Hannah Lambert

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: School of Nursing’s Carter, Haynes combine nursing, military service

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: ER doc masters population health

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

Front and Center: Susan Anand

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

Front and Center: Kenya Jefferson

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

PICU nurse manager Gordon Gartrell an AACN Circle of Excellence Award winner

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

Front and Center: Dr. Pam Farris

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

Front and Center: Dr. Allison Strickland

Published on Monday, March 11, 2024

Photos: Patient Safety Week celebrates UMMC’s culture of quality care

Published on Monday, March 11, 2024

Front and Center: Dr. Juvonda Hodge

Published on Monday, March 4, 2024

Front and Center: Dr. Kerry Yancy

Published on Monday, February 26, 2024

Front and Center: Dr. Robin Benson Thompson

Published on Monday, February 5, 2024

Front and Center: Thomas Moore

Published on Monday, January 29, 2024

Front and Center: ‘Community of UMMC’ close to heart of Dr. Samuel Dickinson

Published on Monday, January 22, 2024

Front and Center: Venessia Randle

Published on Monday, January 8, 2024

Front and Center: Makenzie Downs

Published on Tuesday, December 26, 2023

UMMC PD puts Law on its side

Published on Monday, November 13, 2023

Front and Center: John Rushing and Martha Claire Thomas

Published on Monday, November 13, 2023