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Even in death, they teach: 2026 Ceremony of Thanksgiving honors UMMC anatomical donors

Even in death, they teach: 2026 Ceremony of Thanksgiving honors UMMC anatomical donors

They gave one final gift – and it continues to ripple outward. Honored at UMMC’s Ceremony of Thanksgiving, anatomical donors leave a legacy of knowledge, compassion and care.

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Gift from pioneering researcher establishes professorship, names lab at UMMC

Gift from pioneering researcher establishes professorship, names lab at UMMC

Decades after establishing the groundwork for biomedical materials science in Mississippi, the late Dr. Lyle Zardiackas continues to move the field forward. Gifts from one of the Medical Center’s most influential researchers established an endowed professorship and named a laboratory in his honor.

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UMMC dental student builds on family legacy as she looks ahead to the next chapter

Aubree Dillon has spent years learning the family trade. Now, the 2026 SOD graduate prepares to carry that legacy forward, returning home to practice alongside her father and brother.

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Children’s of Mississippi PICU earns highest national honor

Children’s of Mississippi PICU earns highest national honor

Children’s of Mississippi has achieved a national first, with its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit earning the Pediatric Nurse Excellence Diamond Award, the highest honor from the Society of Pediatric Nurses, and becoming the only pediatric critical care unit to receive the recognition at any level.

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Dental outreach, maternal care earn recognition

Dental outreach, maternal care earn recognition

Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide.

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Upcoming events

Upcoming events

Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Medical Center.
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UMMC staff receive service recognition

UMMC staff receive service recognition

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of April 27 - May 3.

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