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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

Monday, June 1, 2026

Chantal Taylor of Jackson has continued her creativity and studies while fighting rare tumors with the help of her UMMC care team. 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

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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. Read More

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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

Published on Wednesday, May 26, 2027

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UMMC excellence shines for faculty, staff, students

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

Photos: Graduates prepare for the next chapter of their lives

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

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

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