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Photos: Students get a touch of class as school year begins
Monday, August 18, 2025
During the first weeks of August, students in the various campus schools were welcomed back – or for the first time – to the Medical Center. First-year students in particular enjoyed such activities as Family Day, tours and other back-to-school events – entertaining and informative preludes to the first day of classes. Read More

New medical students put on the coat with a ‘kind of deep magic’
Monday, August 11, 2025
A new class of future doctors marked their entry into medical school last week by sharing in a decades-old tradition. They also heard much about this wonderful thing that they just got themselves into – that it’s all, or mostly, good. Read More

Aru family endowment will support future UMMC medical students
After decades of service at UMMC, Dr. Giorgio Aru and his wife, Jan, have turned their attention to supporting the next generation of physicians. The couple has established a scholarship to help medical students overcome financial barriers and pursue a future in medicine.
Published on Monday, July 21, 2025

MD-PhD program grows in numbers, but also in potential and staying power
An increase in physician scientists at UMMC is among the goals of the program, which has been reinvigorated with through strong leadership in the School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences. With several students in the pipeline, the potential for new program recruits and avenues of funding fuel long-term success.
Published on Monday, July 14, 2025

Photos: UMMC Commencement 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.
Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2025

UMMC celebrates the graduating class of 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.
Published on Friday, May 23, 2025

With TEACH Prize win, Katie Barber reaches ‘pinnacle’ of profession
Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

#2025UMMCGrad: Chris Glasgow embraces the life he almost lost
Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

‘A caring situation’ Students of the Jackson Free Clinic show up where the people are
Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

“Matching” medical students remember the kindness and skill of those who inspired them to be doctors
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