March 30, 2026 - University of Mississippi Medical Center

UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute announces public phase of $125M campaign

A vision years in the making is moving closer to reality. UMMC has reached $100 million toward its $125 million goal to build a new Cancer Center and Research Institute, a milestone made possible by generous early supporters such as the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation, which announced a $10 million gift at a news conference today.

$5M family donation boosts scholarships for School of Nursing at Oxford

A $5 million gift to fund scholarships at the School of Nursing’s Oxford Center is poised to make a dent in the state’s nursing shortage.

Children’s of Mississippi opens adolescent acute psychiatric unit

Teens across Mississippi will have greater access to hospital-based psychiatric care following the completion of a new adolescent acute psychiatric unit at Children’s of Mississippi.

Photos: From Beads to Big Smiles, St. Paddy’s Celebrations Support Children’s of Mississippi

Green filled the streets and hospital alike as the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day brought joy to patients and purpose to the community. From the festive Petite Parade at Children’s of Mississippi to City Sweep leading into the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade, supporters showed up in full force collecting beads, raising funds and spreading cheer all to benefit the state’s only children’s hospital.

Upcoming events

Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Medical Center.

UMMC staff receive service recognition

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of March 30 - April 5.