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A $5 million family gift is helping address Mississippi’s nursing shortage
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Family donates $5 million to support Mississippi nursing students

Jon Myers

A family has donated $5 million to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to establish scholarships for nursing students. The funds will support students at UMMC’s School of Nursing Oxford Center, aiming to address Mississippi’s ongoing nursing shortage.

The scholarships are designed to encourage students committed to building healthcare careers within the state. UMMC officials say the initiative will help train more nurses and improve access to healthcare in Mississippi.

Details about the scholarship program and how students can apply are available on UMMC’s website.

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