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The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences on Friday held its annual Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and Luncheon to honor Drs. Joey Granger and Jared Cobb with alumni awards for 2025. From left are Cobb, Dr. Sydney Murphy and Dr. Joey Granger.

Graduate School honors outstanding alumni, research

Monday, November 10, 2025

The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences honored two of its alumni, Including its longtime former dean, during its annual Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and Research Day. Read More

From left, patient Deborah Hall, Dr. Josie Bidwell, professor and clinical director of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Bethany Garner,  registered dietitian nutritionist, Lauren Turner, nurse practitioner, Melissa Wood, nurse practitioner and Tommy Berg, exercise physiologist.

Department of Preventive Medicine marks 70 years of studying disease, helping patients live better

Monday, November 10, 2025

The department tasked with preventing diseases both contagious and chronic marks 70 years since its inception with an eye toward promoting healthy habits. Read More

The School of Medicine class of 2029 receives an overview of their academic year during orientation in August. The entering class numbers 170, with total medical school enrollment recorded at 657 students.

In good season: Once again, student enrollment springs in the fall

For many reasons, the Medical Center’s education mission continues to thrive, especially if newly-released fall enrollment numbers are a guide. Most campus schools recorded a rise, with the venerable School of Nursing edging ever closer to the 1,000-student mark, and the youthful School of Population registering the greatest rate of growth.

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

Dr. Felicitas Koller, inaugural recipient of the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery, is pictured with Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, Dr. Sybil Raju.

Dr. Felicitas Koller named inaugural Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery

Dr. Felicitas Koller has been named the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery. The endowed chair honors the legacy of surgical innovation at UMMC while ensuring its continued advancement of transplant care, research and education.

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

Mississippi Poison Control Center faculty, from left, assistant managing director Mallory Pullman, managing director Jenna Davis and medical director Dr. Michael Marlin, pose for photo.

That’s my job: Mississippi Poison Control Center

Whether it's a toddler with a mouthful of melatonin or a farmer exposed to pesticides, the Mississippi Poison Control Center offers expert help around the clock. Staffed by poison information specialists at UMMC, the center fields thousands of calls each year to keep Mississippians safe.

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

Children’s of Mississippi rang in the holiday season with style at the Mistletoe Marketplace Tween Fashion Show, “Peppermint Prance”, sponsored by the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Patients of the children’s hospital and other members of the UMMC family lit up the runway with festive fashions.

Photos: Holiday cheer takes center stage at tween fashion show

Children’s of Mississippi rang in the holiday season with style at the Mistletoe Marketplace Tween Fashion Show, “Peppermint Prance”, sponsored by the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Patients of the children’s hospital and other members of the UMMC family lit up the runway with festive fashions.

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

State, city and medical leaders watch as, from left, Sen. Josh Harkins; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and professor of pediatrics; former Gov. Phil Bryant and wife Deborah; former Rep. Alyce G. Clarke; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Speaker of the House Jason White; and Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs; cut the ribbon on the Alyce G. Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children.

Alyce G. Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

An early care team consults with patient in University Hospital in this historic photo.

Department of Medicine looks back on 70 years of progress

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

Discussing a care plan with are cancer care team members, from left, Rebecca Turner, registered dietitian, Tommy Berg, exercise physiologist, and Melissa Wood family nurse practitioner.

Cancer care questions met with answers from UMMC experts

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

Dr. Devika Das, director of the Division of Hematology and Oncology

Front and Center: Dr. Devika Das

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

Surgery program merits dual 3-star status

Surgery program merits dual 3-star status

Published on Monday, October 27, 2025

Milestones

2017: Medical students get a new home

Published on Monday, October 27, 2025

Cornea transplant expert Dr. Bo Huang, who arrived at the Medical Center more than two decades ago, is still "fascinated" with a profession that gives him "the ability to save people's sight."

For Dr. Bo Huang, the eyes have always had it

Published on Monday, October 27, 2025

As shown in this archive photo, collaboration in care, research and education has always been a hallmark of the Department of Radiology.

Department of Radiology marks seven decades of education, discovery and care

Published on Monday, October 27, 2025

Nurse-midwife Helen Garst trains students in UMMC's midwifery education program.

UMMC Department of OB-GYN delivers hope for 70 years

Published on Monday, October 20, 2025

Dr. Keli Xu, associate professor of cell and molecular biology and a member of the Cancer Center and Research Institute at UMMC, is one of many researchers at CCRI.

Journey to NCI designation sees progress in past year

Published on Monday, October 20, 2025

Video: Rare genetic condition calls for personalized care

Video: Rare genetic condition calls for personalized care

Published on Monday, October 20, 2025

UMMC researchers will study links between high blood pressure during pregnancy and health outcomes for mothers and their children after they’re born.

UMMC researchers to study links between preeclampsia, later effects for moms and babies

Published on Monday, October 13, 2025

Meaghan Odum hasn't let breast cancer slow her down from her studies, work, volunteering and a busy family life.

‘Too much more to offer’: CCRI breast cancer patient’s journey underscores early detection

Published on Monday, October 13, 2025

Cancer researcher, NICU units shine

Cancer researcher, NICU units shine

Published on Monday, October 13, 2025

Nurse-midwife Jessica Martin measures Zeveaunna Hackett's belly to monitor the baby's growth during a prenatal appointment.

UMMC Madison expands women’s care with new midwifery clinic

Published on Monday, October 13, 2025

Dr. Rakesh Chandra follows Dr. Scott Stringer as the second chair of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery since the department's founding in 2002.

Front and Center: Dr. Rakesh Chandra

Published on Monday, October 13, 2025

Johnny McRight, of Greenville, and James E. Poole Jr., of Jackson, were honored by the Ole Miss Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame at the Sept. 13 Ole Miss vs. Arkansas football game. McRight was presented the Contribution to Amateur Football Award and Poole with the Distinguished American Award. Pictured here are, from left, Poole; Richard Noble of Indianola, president of the Ole Miss chapter; Keith Carter, vice chancellor of intercollegiate athletics; and the McRight family — grandson Joseph Nipper, McRight and wife Renee, grandson Christian Britt, daughter Meriwalker Nipper and grandsons Collins and Hall Nipper.

Delta cancer rates move McRights to make significant gift to CCRI campaign at UMMC

Published on Monday, October 6, 2025

The Alyce G. Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children will provide care for children with complex medical conditions.

Construction projects updating Children’s of Mississippi care

Published on Monday, October 6, 2025

Children's of Mississippi patient Danny Womack, 7, of Leland awaits surgery with goodies from visiting players.

Photos: PGA golfers visit Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, October 6, 2025