UMMC’s Dr. Caroline Compretta wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Dr. Caroline Compretta, assistant vice chancellor for research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has been honored with the 2026 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award.

The award recognizes faculty members whose work has a lasting impact on students, communities, and institutions. Compretta’s career focuses on health equity, community partnerships, and public health research, according to UMMC.

UMMC officials highlighted her contributions to advancing health equity and fostering community collaborations as key reasons for her selection. More information about her work and the award can be found on the university’s website.

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