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Office of Student Affairs

The mission of the Office of Student Affairs is to promote success and well-being by providing student-centered programming and services that facilitate the academic, personal, and professional growth of all students.

The Office of Student Affairs manages the Norman C. Nelson Student Union, which includes the student Fitness Center and Gymnasium, Student Recreation Area, Bookstore, and additional lounge and meeting spaces. The office directs the UMMC Honors College, academic support programs and resources, interprofessional education opportunities, and extracurricular events and activities.

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Photos: Graduates prepare for the next chapter of their lives

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

As the University of Mississippi Medical Center honored its Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies Friday, graduates were reminded that health care is more than a profession — it is a calling. The celebration represents the resilience, compassion and purpose of students preparing to make a lasting impact on patients and communities. Read More

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

Friday, May 22, 2026

Family members, faculty and friends filled the Mississippi Coliseum on Friday as the University of Mississippi Medical Center conferred nearly 1,000 degrees. Graduates were encouraged to carry forward the compassion, humility and dedication that inspired them to pursue careers in health care. Read More

Latest Articles

PhD graduate left India for UMMC to advance her research goals

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

 From left, Dr. Lee Brown, 2026 SHRP Alumnus of the Year, SHRP Dean Dr. Jay Garner and 2026 SHRP Early Achievement Award winner Dr. Chelsea Stephens

Career pivots lead SHRP Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement awardees to UMMC

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

 From left, 2026 SON Early Achievement Award winner Michael Jones, Dr. Tina Martin, SON dean, and 2026 SON Alumna of the Year Dr. Jennifer Hitt.

SON recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

 McKing Amedari, a 2025–2026 Honors College member in the John D. Bower School of Population Health, receives his certificate of completion of the program from Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Students celebrated for achievements at first UMMC Honors College awards

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

UMMC graduate Hunter Sylvester pursues life-changing Alzheimer’s research

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

For School of Nursing student, degree is fulfilment of lifelong calling

Published on Monday, May 4, 2026

 Dr. Michael D. Roach, professor in the Department of Biomedical Materials Science, was named the inaugural Lyle D. Zardiackas, PhD, FADM, FASTM Professor in Biomedical Materials Science, which honors the legacy of the late Dr. Zardiackas, who founded the department.

Gift from pioneering researcher establishes professorship, names lab at UMMC

Published on Monday, April 27, 2026

UMMC dental student builds on family legacy as she looks ahead to the next chapter

Published on Monday, April 27, 2026

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