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Photos: UMMC Commencement 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A new class of health care professionals congratulated fellow graduates from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and beamed with pride at family and friends during the May 23 commencement ceremony. For many, it marked the culmination of years of training—and beginning of a lifelong commitment to care. Read More

UMMC celebrates the graduating class of 2025
Friday, May 23, 2025
UMMC celebrated nearly 1,000 graduates Friday during its 69th annual commencement ceremony. The event, held at the Mississippi Coliseum, honored students from all six of the Medical Center’s health sciences schools. Read More

With TEACH Prize win, Katie Barber reaches ‘pinnacle’ of profession
Among the gifted educators celebrated here last week was the winner of the Medical Center’s top teaching award, an advocate for her specialty and a precedent setter for her school.
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

#2025UMMCGrad: Chris Glasgow embraces the life he almost lost
Like many other medical school graduates, Chris Glasgow had to sacrifice a lot to get to this point. But the biggest thing he gave up was about the only thing holding him back.
Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

‘A caring situation’ Students of the Jackson Free Clinic show up where the people are
For almost 25 years, a vulnerable population has depended on free health screenings and more from the students who run the Jackson Free Clinic in west Jackson. Now, through community partnerships, the students are extending their reach within the Jackson area and beyond.
Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

“Matching” medical students remember the kindness and skill of those who inspired them to be doctors
Last week, students from the School of Medicine learned where they will train in their chosen specialties as participants in one of the most momentous events of their lives: Match Day 2025. Many began the journey to this milestone years ago because of the thoughtfulness or expertise of a physician. Three of those students share their stories here.
Published on Monday, March 24, 2025

Stolen breath, inspired dream: Yanes Cardozo’s life speaks to her patients
Published on Monday, August 19, 2024

Their ‘greatest journey’ begins: Class of 2028 dons ‘coat of compassion’
Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

Photos: New students beginning classes at UMMC
Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

Inspiring, innovative – Hall of Famers, distinguished alumni are celebrated
Published on Monday, July 29, 2024

Match Day reveals residencies for UMMC medical students
Published on Monday, March 18, 2024

Screenings, service and the Scooba Scramble: Meet the Student Health Coalition
Published on Monday, February 26, 2024

The asylum connection: Artist unravels his family’s secret history
Published on Monday, February 19, 2024

Front and Center: Thomas Moore
Published on Monday, January 29, 2024

Smith to the nth degree: Pharm professor discovers the right chemistry at work, in life
Published on Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Front and Center: Gabrielle “Gabi” Morris
Published on Monday, October 16, 2023

Revolution evolution: Coming curriculum model breaks century-old mold
Published on Monday, August 14, 2023

They ‘made our profession better’: Hall of Fame pays homage to distinguished physicians
Published on Monday, July 31, 2023

Photos: Capturing memories of the Class of 2023
Published on Tuesday, May 30, 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

‘Beacon for aspiring physicians’ earns top educator award
Published on Monday, April 3, 2023

‘We know there aren’t enough doctors’: Forum addresses rural shortage
Published on Monday, February 13, 2023

Medical students turn Santa’s helpers for Children’s Safe Center
Published on Monday, December 19, 2022

Leading with Love: Psychologist finds kids at the heart of her calling
Published on Monday, November 21, 2022