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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

Wednesday, May 26, 2027

Trustmark’s donation will help UMMC build a new home for cancer care and research, supporting the Medical Center’s work to expand treatment options for patients across Mississippi. Read More

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UMMC excellence shines for faculty, staff, students

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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. Read More

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

UMMC AirCare is growing its reach with the addition of a fixed-wing aircraft capable of transporting patients over longer distances. The expansion also brings new opportunities for medical flight staff as the program continues to evolve.

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

A planned $1 million gift from the late Catherine Powell Klipple is helping move UMMC’s future centralized MIND Center building past a major milestone. The donation honors Klipple’s lifelong commitment to service and supports ongoing research and care for patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases.

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Photos: Graduates prepare for the next chapter of their lives

As the University of Mississippi Medical Center honored its Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies Friday, graduates were reminded that health care is more than a profession — it is a calling. The celebration represents the resilience, compassion and purpose of students preparing to make a lasting impact on patients and communities.

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Graduating students representing six schools across the academic health sciences assembled inside the Mississippi Coliseum for UMMC's 70th commencement.

UMMC honors 992 health care professionals at 70th annual commencement

Family members, faculty and friends filled the Mississippi Coliseum on Friday as the University of Mississippi Medical Center conferred nearly 1,000 degrees. Graduates were encouraged to carry forward the compassion, humility and dedication that inspired them to pursue careers in health care.

Published on Friday, May 22, 2026

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UMMC faculty recognized for contributions to medicine, research

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

PhD graduate left India for UMMC to advance her research goals

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

Rare cast iron casket discovered on the ridge of Asylum Hill excavation site.

Rare, fully preserved cast iron casket recovered from Asylum Hill excavation

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

2026 Project SEARCH coordinators and graduates, from left, Jasmine Lee, Nick Weldon, Johnny Bailey, Calvin Coleman, Hannah Kimbrough, Dylan Morgan, Tyniya Spencer, Dai'Jawn "Bizzy" Smith, Tommy Burnham and Christina Guarino.

Project SEARCH builds skills for life

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

Photos: UMMC celebrates employees with a week of appreciation events

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

From left, Dr. Lee Brown, 2026 SHRP Alumnus of the Year, SHRP Dean Dr. Jay Garner and 2026 SHRP Early Achievement Award winner Dr. Chelsea Stephens

Career pivots lead SHRP Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement awardees to UMMC

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

From left, 2026 SON Early Achievement Award winner Michael Jones, Dr. Tina Martin, SON dean, and 2026 SON Alumna of the Year Dr. Jennifer Hitt.

SON recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

Members of the Hal's St. Paddy's parade and festival present a check to the children's hospital from left; Sophie Wolf, 2027 co-chair Hal's St. Paddy's parade and festival; Paul Wolf, 2027 co-chair Hal's St. Paddy's parade and festival; John Horhn, mayor of Jackson; Gail Horhn, first lady of Jackson; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair of Pediatrics and CEO of Children’s of Mississippi; Selena Daniel, Run the Rainbow chair; Malcolm White, founder, Hal's St. Paddy's parade and festival and Caitlin Foreman, executive director, Friends of Children's Hospital.

Hal’s St. Paddy’s parade and festival raises over $205K for Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

Marlene Rios is among the first people patients meet at the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute.

Front and Center: Marlene Rios

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

McKing Amedari, a 2025–2026 Honors College member in the John D. Bower School of Population Health, receives his certificate of completion of the program from Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Students celebrated for achievements at first UMMC Honors College awards

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

UMMC graduate Hunter Sylvester pursues life-changing Alzheimer’s research

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

Skyla Wilson, supervisor of the neurophysiology lab, colors an ice cream cone on a poster for Employee Appreciation Week in 2025.

UMMC celebrates employees during annual appreciation week

Published on Monday, May 4, 2026

Dr. James Chang, the Johnson & Johnson Distinguished Professor and chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford University, is the first guest in the Dr. Michael E. Jabaley Distinguished Hand Surgery Visiting Professor Lecture Series.

New lectureship honors Dr. Michael Jabaley’s legacy in hand surgery

Published on Monday, May 4, 2026

The psychiatric emergency services unit is a multidisciplinary collaboration between the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and the Department of Emergency Medicine. Pictured above are members of the care team, from left; Michael Eldridge, RN; Ashley Lawrence, Adult ER Nurse Manager; Sherry Riser, director of nursing; Dr. Mark Ladner, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior; Dr. Ruby Hall, psychiatry resident; Courtney Moody, ER technician and Johnathan Bell, RN.

New dedicated adult psychiatric emergency services unit improves care at UMMC

Published on Monday, May 4, 2026

Photos: Mississippi State University baseball’s winning visit to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, May 4, 2026

The new five-story Cancer Center and Research Institute will offer advanced care, groundbreaking research and a welcoming space to enhance patient care and access.

McRae Foundation’s generosity continues with significant gift to UMMC cancer center campaign

Published on Monday, May 4, 2026

For School of Nursing student, degree is fulfilment of lifelong calling

Published on Monday, May 4, 2026

Attendees gathered at the UMMC cemetery during the annual Ceremony of Thanksgiving on April 22, honoring anatomical donors whose final gift continues to educate future generations of health care professionals.

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

Published on Monday, April 27, 2026

Dr. Michael D. Roach, professor in the Department of Biomedical Materials Science, was named the inaugural Lyle D. Zardiackas, PhD, FADM, FASTM Professor in Biomedical Materials Science, which honors the legacy of the late Dr. Zardiackas, who founded the department.

Gift from pioneering researcher establishes professorship, names lab at UMMC

Published on Monday, April 27, 2026