WHAT: University of Mississippi Medical Center students will receive diplomas during UMMC’s 68th Commencement. University of Mississippi Chancellor Dr. Glenn Boyce is scheduled to join Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, and other school deans in conferring degrees.
WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, May 24
WHERE: Mississippi Coliseum at the State Fairgrounds in Jackson
WHY: Degrees will be conferred for new health care and health science professionals. Graduates from the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, Nursing, Population Health, and Health Related Professions will begin their careers with the aim of improving health and the quality of life for people across Mississippi and the nation.