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The Helen Reeves Turner, MD, PhD Scholarship Award was established in 2013 and is awarded each year to a deserving student from one of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Schools. The recipient(s) of this award, selected by the dean or their designee, exemplify Dr. Turner’s outstanding attributes of leadership, education, and service.

Last month, the 2026 recipients were celebrated at their school's annual honors day. Recipients from left, Caroline Grayson Wages (Radiological Sciences), Laken Nicole Milner (Occupational Therapy), and Madison Nicole Grafe (Physical Therapy) from the UMMC-School of Health Related Professions, are pictured with Dr. Turner.

📢 PUBLICATION ALERT

Congratulations to UMMC Rowland Medical Library's Research and Education Librarians, Dr. Sarah Adcock, LaTwania Miller, and John Sanders, on their article, "Expanding instructional opportunities: Introducing middle school students to academic health sciences libraries" in Medical Reference Services Quarterly 45(2), 2026.

Publication link: https://doi.org/10.1080/02763869.2026.2641625

Congratulations to Dr. Chelsea Stephens, senior director of academic compliance, effectiveness, and research in the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, for receiving the School of Health Related Professions 2026 Early Achievement Award. Dr. Stephens, pictured right, is joined by faculty colleague Dr. Lee Brown, who was named the 2026 SHRP Alumnus of the Year. Help us congratulate Dr. Stephens by dropping a ❤️ below!

NOW HIRING: Program Administrator - MS Rural Physicians and Dental Scholarship Programs (Part Time)

The Mississippi Rural Scholars Programs is hiring a PART-TIME Program Administrator. The Project Administrator is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily administrative operations of a program or project in a designated area.

Visit umc.edu/careers to learn more and apply!

NOW HIRING: Director - Assessment - Academic Affairs

The Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is hiring a Director - Assessment. Consistent with the institution's strategic planning initiatives and goals, the Director of Assessment will monitor, measure, and communicate broadly the institution's effectiveness toward meeting academic and administrative goals. The Director of Assessment will serve as a consultant to leaders and designated committees and groups tasked with carrying out the institution's strategic planning initiatives and goals in a manner compliant with accreditation requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), and other school and program-specific accreditation bodies. The Director of Assessment will be responsible for the timely collection, analysis, and editing of various forms of academic programmatic and curricular data and will be responsible for managing successful reporting cycle updates.

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NOW HIRING: Executive Assistant - Academic Affairs

The Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is hiring an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support for Senior Management, Assistant Vice Chancellors, Associate Vice Chancellors, and Executives. To work collaboratively with other members of the department to proactively address organizational needs. To communicate with high-level management.

Visit umc.edu/careers to learn more and apply!

Drop a 💙 to help us welcome our newest UMMC faculty!

Our Mississippi Rural Scholars Programs team is hiring a part-time Program Administrator! Apply Today!

🌟 Now Hiring: Program Administrator – Rural Physicians & Dental Scholarship Program (Part-Time) (R00047330)

Looking for a meaningful role where you can help support the future of rural healthcare in Mississippi? Join UMMC and help coordinate a program that supports future physicians and dental professionals.

📍 Jackson, MS | Part-Time

✔️ Program coordination & administration
✔️ Support healthcare education initiatives
✔️ Make an impact behind the scenes

🔥 Great opportunity for someone with strong organizational and communication skills who wants to support healthcare workforce development.

👉 Apply here:
https://ummc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCCareers/job/Jackson-MS---Main-Campus/Program-Administrator-Rural-Physicians-and-Dental-Scholarship-Program-Part-Time_R00047330-1