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2025-2026 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Monday, July 13, 2026

More than 70 current Medical Center faculty will begin the new academic year with a promotion in rank, newly granted tenure, or both. Faculty are listed alphabetically, by school, in rank order of professor with tenure, associate professor with tenure, professor, and associate professor. Read More

Will Appleby, manager of MED-COM, stands in the emergency transfer center of Mississippi MED-COM.

Front and Center: Will Appleby

Monday, July 13, 2026

When disaster strikes, most people focus on the flashing lights, helicopters and first responders racing toward the scene. Behind many of those lifesaving efforts is someone making sure help gets where it is needed most. Will Appleby has dedicated his career to answering Mississippi's toughest calls — often before anyone else even knows help is on the way. Read More

Every year, members of the School of Medicine incoming class receive their white coats, marking a significant milestone in their medical education and symbolizing their commitment to patient care, professionalism and the journey ahead as physicians-in-training.

UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage

As Mississippi grapples with a continuing physician shortage, particularly in rural and underserved communities, the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine is taking steps to help meet the state's future health care needs. This fall, the school will welcome its largest class yet, continuing a years-long effort to expand the physician workforce pipeline and improve access to care across Mississippi.

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

Dr. Tim Yen, assistant professor of medicine and nephrologist,  takes measurements of April Harris of Jackson during her hospital visit. Yen's research aims to develop safer, more personalized approaches to managing fluid levels during dialysis.

Federal programs transform health research in Mississippi

When the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences created the Institutional Development Award program, or IDeA, its goal was to build research excellence in states historically overlooked for federal funding. Few investments have demonstrated the program's value more clearly than the Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research, tackling longstanding chronic diseases and mortality.

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

Jim Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, has made a $5 million personal gift to It's About Time: The Campaign for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute.

From hunter to advocate: Jim Kennedy gives $5M to strengthen cancer care at UMMC

Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, is helping build a new home for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute by giving to the It’s About Time campaign.

Published on Monday, July 6, 2026

Learning incubating techniques, Victor Diaz-Ornelas, a first-year student in the PROMISE Program, receives hands-on training from Dr. Jessie Harvey, associate professor in the School of Medicine’s Pulmonary Division, alongside three other program participants, Luz Luna, Bryant Lewis and Madison Howard during an early clinical learning experience.

UMMC PROMISE Program opens doors for future physicians from across Mississippi

For aspiring physicians from across Mississippi, the path to medical school can be filled with financial, academic and personal challenges. Through the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine's P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Program, 32 students from 11 colleges and universities are receiving mentorship, resources and early exposure to medicine that could help turn their dreams of becoming physicians into reality.

Published on Monday, July 6, 2026

Laurie McHenry, nurse educator, spins the safety wheel for a chance to win prizes as the wheel made a stop at 3 Wiser as part of Patient Safety Week activities in 2024.

UMMC aims for the goal during Patient Safety Week

Published on Monday, July 6, 2026

Alice Chaney Herndon is fighting cancer while serving as director of adult nursing services, a job she loves.

Front and Center: Alice Chaney Herndon

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and CEO of Children’s of Mississippi; Dr. Brad Ingram, McCarty Chair of Neurology; and Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs, pose together at the naming celebration for Ingram.

Ingram named McCarty Chair of Neurology

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

Ransom Paul, 4, alongside his family, jumps for joy with Ann Skelton, program director of mental health services, during the bean bag toss at the NICU reunion at the children's hospital.

Photos: NICU reunion brings former patients, families back to Children's of Mississippi

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

Camia White, a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, acts as a mock patient during Acute Care in Physical Therapy II class in the PT lab with fellow PT student Drew Horton.

Programs in physical therapy, nursing to expand in Oxford

Published on Monday, June 22, 2026

Jean Adams is pictured with Fred Adams on a trip to Prague.

CCRI receives $10M gift from philanthropist Jean Morris Adams in honor of late son and best friend

Published on Monday, June 22, 2026

Photos: A magical day at Children's of Mississippi

Published on Monday, June 22, 2026

Celebratory cheers erupt as the Magnet Recognition Program Commission reveals Children's of Mississippi's Magnet recognition.

Children's of Mississippi achieves Magnet recognition, earns seven exemplars

Published on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Research is an essential part of studies for Cancer Biology and Therapeutics students Rhea Kishore and Landon Wiggins.

New cancer biology and therapeutics PhD program approved at UMMC

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

Photos: Ole Miss Rebels football brings joy and encouragement to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

Sarah, Elizabeth and Michael Basha are apparently the first set of triplets to attend the School of Medicine together.

‘Lucky Threes’ distinguish Class of 2029

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

David and Priscilla O'Donnell of Ridgeland have made a gift to support the Pediatric Heart Center at Children’s of Mississippi.

Priscilla and David O’Donnell make historic $9 million commitment to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, June 8, 2026

Dr. John E. Hall, retiring Arthur C. Guyton Professor and longtime chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, expresses surprise and heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and tribute during his recent retirement ceremony.

UMMC celebrates Hall’s legacy, names research building in his honor

Published on Monday, June 8, 2026

Rare desmoid tumors haven't stopped CCRI patient Chantal Taylor from achieving her goals.

Tumors don't stop CCRI patient from earning degree, launching ventures

Published on Monday, June 1, 2026

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UMMC excellence shines for faculty, staff, students

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

AirCare’s new fixed-wing aircraft, similar to the one pictured here, will expand the Medical Center’s critical care transport capabilities.

UMMC AirCare expands fleet with addition of fixed-wing aircraft

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Barbara Powell, a close friend of Catherine Klipple and executor of her estate, signs a steel beam that will be used in the construction of the centralized MIND Center building.

Donation to MIND Center brings dedicated building funds to $10 million

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Celebrating Trustmark's $2 million gift to the CCRI campaign are, from left, Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Rod Rocconi, Ergon Chair for Cancer Research and director of the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute; Art Stevens, president of retail banking at Trustmark; and Melanie Morgan, executive vice president and director of corporate communications and marketing at Trustmark.

Trustmark gives $2M gift to campaign for UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Photos: Graduates prepare for the next chapter of their lives

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026