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Medical Center staff reap state, national honors

Monday, September 25, 2023

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

UMMC School of Nursing adding traditional BSN to Ole Miss campus in 2024

Monday, September 18, 2023

Starting in May 2024, students in Oxford can start nursing careers through a traditional bachelor of science in nursing program offered by the School of Nursing at UMMC. A $750,000 grant from AccelerateMS through the state’s Office of Workforce Development is funding the reinstatement of the four-year BSN program. Read More

Medical Center staff reap honors

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.

Published on Monday, August 21, 2023

Revolution evolution: Coming curriculum model breaks century-old mold

The way medical students learn at the Medical Center has undergone a major overhaul. A curriculum redesign, in the works for years, is replacing an educational model created two years before the sinking of the Titanic.

Published on Monday, August 14, 2023

Murphy takes the reins as dean of Graduate School

It was fate and a mix-up that led Dr. Sydney Murphy to a major in biochemistry, redirecting her path to the research field, and now SGSHS dean.

Published on Monday, August 14, 2023

Dobbs serves on national committee making recommendations on health equity

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.

Published on Monday, August 7, 2023

Simulations with UMMC Police give nursing students experience in de-escalating conflict

Published on Monday, July 31, 2023

They ‘made our profession better’: Hall of Fame pays homage to distinguished physicians

Published on Monday, July 31, 2023

MSU interns work with mentors to design biomedical solutions

Published on Monday, July 24, 2023

GivePulse offers new way to grow volunteering at UMMC

Published on Monday, July 17, 2023

Garner ready to pitch perfect programs as new SHRP dean

Published on Monday, July 3, 2023

State, UMMC leaders break ground on new School of Nursing

Published on Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Griggs recognized for decades of dental materials research

Published on Monday, June 26, 2023

Granger retires after 33 years at UMMC

Published on Monday, June 26, 2023

School of Nursing preparing for June 28 groundbreaking, construction of new facility

Published on Monday, June 19, 2023

Summer school for these kids means lessons in dentistry

Published on Monday, June 12, 2023

Mother’s dream of a nursing career inspires endowed nursing scholarship at UMMC

Published on Monday, June 5, 2023

Photos: Capturing memories of the Class of 2023

Published on Tuesday, May 30, 2023

‘Science mom,’ ‘superb mentor,’ Alexander secures ace educator award

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: Late bloomer finds his way following three loves

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

Nursing Alumna of Year serving ‘nation’s heroes’ as VA leader

Published on Monday, May 15, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: Patient care a passion for dental hygiene grad

Published on Monday, May 15, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: Residency, then private practice in Casey Park’s future

Published on Monday, May 15, 2023

A legacy of patience and humility: Endowed chair named for Rodney and Sara Meeks

Published on Monday, May 8, 2023

#UMMCGrad2023: She looked into her heart and saw a doctor’s life there

Published on Monday, May 8, 2023

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