As Hunter C. Sylvester earns his PhD from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, he is already helping shape the future of Alzheimer’s research through groundbreaking work in biostatistics and neurological disease. His journey reflects his calling for improving lives through science.

The School of Health Related Professions has named Dr. Lee Brown as its 2026 Alumnus of the Year and Dr. Chelsea Stephens as its Early Career Achievement Award winner.

The School of Nursing has named Dr. Jennifer Hitt and Michael Jones as its Alumna of the Year and Early Achievement Award winners for 2026.

Leaders from Hal’s St. Paddy’s parade and festival presented proceeds from the 2026 event to Children’s of Mississippi, the state’s only children’s hospital.

Before patients meet their care team or hear a treatment plan, they meet someone who instantly puts them at ease. For CCRI, that reassuring presence is often Marlene Rios.

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of May 11 - 17.