More than 900 graduates from the University of Mississippi’s health sciences schools are poised to take on challenges conferred on them by their brand-new degrees. Among those who participated in UMMC’s 68th annual Commencement on Friday were two graduates from “a long line of nurses.” Actually, from the same line.
Loved ones and distinguished guests gathered on May 24 to applaud students from the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Class of 2024. More than 760 of the 942 graduates accepted their diplomas on the stage of the Mississippi Coliseum.
Felton Walker built two wooden benches that will sit by a memorial to the child of John and Jeanne Scarbrough, Hudson. The Walkers and Scarbroughs forged a friendship following their families’ health journeys.
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.
During its 69-year history, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has made contributions to the state, and the world, in medicine, science and education. Each month, we’ll recognize at least one of these major accomplishments.
Each month we will pull back the curtain on departments or services that make the Medical Center run effectively as we continue to make strides in our three-part mission of education, research and health care. This month’s focus is on the Department of Pathology.
Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff.
Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of May 29 - June 2.