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Every institution is rich with personal stories. We want to know ours, and to share them with you.

Do you know a student, staff member, volunteer or faculty member at the University of Mississippi Medical Center whose story would make an interesting feature, or who deserves to be recognized?

Someone who you think more people should know about because of his or her commitment to their job and/or the people they work with or for? Who has a fascinating hobby? Who takes part in a remarkable group? Who has accomplished something amazing?

We want to share what makes them special and unique. To nominate someone to be considered for a Front and Center feature, submit this short form. If your nominee is chosen, Communications and Marketing staff will be in contact to learn more about his or her personal story.

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Dakota Bibbs, medical student advising director, is framed by one of the intentionally-placed furnishings in his office: an aquarium meant to offer a soothing presence for stressed-out students. Goldfish Veronica, foreground, does her part.

Front and Center: Dakota Bibbs

Monday, February 10, 2025

When stressed and burdened medical students need a “listening ear,” or even a quote sticker or snack, they know where to go. The medical school headquarters of Dakota Bibbs is a place where they can get things off their chest, put a little food in their stomach, absorb a bit of affirmation – or be fed a cold, hard truth. Read More

Dr. Juan Duchesne is the director of the UMMC trauma center.

Front and Center: Dr. Juan Duchesne

Monday, January 27, 2025

Dr. Juan Duchesne has returned to UMMC, bringing decades of expertise and a vision to elevate the Level I trauma center to national prominence. For Duchesne, a renowned trauma surgeon and researcher, the journey back to UMMC is both a professional mission and a personal homecoming. Read More

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Nise Branson, a mail clerk at UMMC's post office, sorts mail for the Medical Center's many departments.

That’s My Job: Receiving and Post Office

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

 Jill Bayles was recently appointed director of the Office of Patient Experience.

Front and Center: Jill Bayles

Published on Monday, January 6, 2025

 Dr. Jack Harkins is a second-year internal medicine resident.

Front and Center: Jack Harkins

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Office of Enrollment Management, from left, Candice Brent, Nikki Hubbard, Brittney Anthony, Nicole Nichols, Nicole Connolly, Lauren Nichols, Tameshia Bankhead, Dr. Emily Cole and Mary Bess Skinner.

That’s My Job: Office of Enrollment Management

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

 When planning the next step in her career, Iley Anne Baldwin looked to the UMMC School of Nursing, where her mother and grandmother completed their nursing education.

Front & Center: Iley Anne Baldwin

Published on Monday, October 28, 2024

 Dr. Rojymon Jacob was appointed chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology in 2024.

Passion to care, mentor guides career of new radiation oncology chair

Published on Monday, October 14, 2024

 Alena Calderon, an early interventionist at Children's of Mississippi, wrote and illustrated the book "Little Things," which offers information and resources for families with babies in neonatal intensive care.

Front and Center: Alena Calderon

Published on Monday, October 14, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Cayden Myers of Camden gets a visit from Hollywood and the facility dog's handler, child life manager Cara Williams.

Golden retriever Hollywood joins Children’s of Mississippi care team

Published on Monday, October 14, 2024