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Portrait of Candy Adams with short dark hair wearing a silver necklace and black shirt.

Candy Adams

MSU-Meridian Staff


Academic Advisor


Academic Advisor for MCC


P: 601-484-0112 for Candy Adams
F: 601-484-0339 for Candy Adams

Email for Candy Adams
Mr. Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Physician Assistant Studies

Information Technology Services


Network Specialist


P: 601-484-0125 for Richard Anderson
F: 601-696-2300 for Richard Anderson

Email for Richard Anderson
Portrait of Madelyn Baucum wearing a blue shirt and curled long auburn hair.

Madelyn Baucum, MSPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant Studies


Assistant Clinical Professor


P: 601-696-2340 for Madelyn Baucum, MSPAS, PA-C
F: 601-696-2350 for Madelyn Baucum, MSPAS, PA-C

Email for Madelyn Baucum, MSPAS, PA-C
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Tia Beasley, DMSc, PA-C

Physician Assistant Studies


Assistant Clinical Professor


P: 601-484-0154 for Tia Beasley, DMSc, PA-C
F: 601-696-2350 for Tia Beasley, DMSc, PA-C

Email for Tia Beasley, DMSc, PA-C
Portrait of Christina Benson with long dark hair wearing a black top and a green blazer

Christina Benson

Arts & Sciences

MSU-Meridian Staff


Administrative Assistant I


P: 601-484-0140 for Christina Benson

Email for Christina Benson
Officer Kody Biggs

Officer Kody Biggs

MSU-Meridian Police


Police Officer


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Gwen Blakely

MSU-Riley Center


Administrative Assistant I


P: 601-696-2213 for Gwen Blakely
F: 601-696-2300 for Gwen Blakely

Email for Gwen Blakely
Joni Branning

Joni Branning

Education

MSU-Meridian Staff


Academic Records Supervisor (Graduate Programs)


P: 601-484-0185 for Joni Branning
F: 601-484-0280 for Joni Branning

Email for Joni Branning
Portrait of Matthew Byrd wearing a maroon polo with the State script logo in white.

Matthew T. Byrd, MSN, RN

Nursing


Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing


Portrait of Kayla Carr with blonde hair and glasses wearing a maroon top.

Kayla Carr, Ph.D., FNP

Nursing


Professor of Nursing


Arjeanetta Cary

Arjeanetta Cary

MSU-Meridian Staff


Business Manager II


P: 601-484-0102 for Arjeanetta Cary
F: 601-484-0139 for Arjeanetta Cary

Email for Arjeanetta Cary
Portrait of Latoya with long dark hair wearing a black sweater.

Latoya Clayton

Education

MSU-Meridian Staff


Administrative Assistant I


P: 601-484-0172 for Latoya Clayton
F: 601-484-0280 for Latoya Clayton

Email for Latoya Clayton
Portrait of Tina Cole with short dark hair wearing a blue shirt.

Tina Cole

Physician Assistant Studies


Administrative Assistant


P: 601-696-2320 for Tina Cole
F: 601-696-2350 for Tina Cole

Email for Tina Cole
Kaycee C. Crane

Kaycee C. Crane

Information Technology Services


User Support Manager


P: 601-484-0123 for Kaycee C. Crane
F: 601-484-0139 for Kaycee C. Crane

Email for Kaycee C. Crane
Dr. Terry Dale Cruse

Terry Dale Cruse, Ed.D.


Associate Vice President and Head of Campus


P: 601-484-0220 for Terry Dale Cruse, Ed.D.
F: 601-484-0139 for Terry Dale Cruse, Ed.D.

Email for Terry Dale Cruse, Ed.D.
Portrait of Marsha Curry with short grey hair wearing a maroon shirt and jacket.

Marsha Curry

MSU-Meridian Staff


Academic Advisor


Academic Advisor for EMCC and Jones College


P: 601-484-0159 for Marsha Curry
F: 601-484-0139 for Marsha Curry

Email for Marsha Curry
Dr. Richard V. Damms

Richard V. Damms, Ph.D.

Arts & Sciences


Division Head of Arts & Sciences


Associate Professor of History


P: 601-484-0167 for Richard V. Damms, Ph.D.
F: 601-484-0203 for Richard V. Damms, Ph.D.

Email for Richard V. Damms, Ph.D. Download Vita for Richard V. Damms, Ph.D.
Ms. Heather Dearing

Heather Dearing

Physician Assistant Studies


Program Support Specialist


P: 601-696-2346 for Heather Dearing
F: 601-696-2350 for Heather Dearing

Email for Heather Dearing
Portrait of Kristi Dearing with long dark hair wearing a silver necklace with a maroon shirt.

Kristi Dearing

MSU-Meridian Staff


Coordinator of Advisement & Transfer Partnerships


P: 601-484-0229 for Kristi Dearing
F: 601-484-0139 for Kristi Dearing

Email for Kristi Dearing
Portrait of Stefanie H. Douglas with medium length light hair and glasses, wearing black sweater with a white blouse underneath.

Stefanie H. Douglas

Interprofessional Simulation Experience

MSU-Meridian Staff


Assistant Director of Simulation


Email for Stefanie H. Douglas
Portrait of Morgan Dudley with long blond hair, wearing a black blazer with a maroon shirt and silver necklace.

Morgan Dudley

MSU-Riley Center


Director of Conferences, Events and Operations


P: 601-696-2200 for Morgan Dudley
F: 601-696-2300 for Morgan Dudley

Email for Morgan Dudley
Dawn Dyess

Dawn Dyess

MSU-Meridian Staff


Bulldog Shop Manager


P: 601-484-0200 for Dawn Dyess
F: 601-484-0204 for Dawn Dyess

Email for Dawn Dyess
Portrait of Kevin Entrekin with short brown hair wearing a gray sport coat and a white button down.

Kevin Entrekin

Education


Recruitment Coordinator


P: 601-484-0244 for Kevin Entrekin
F: 601-484-0280 for Kevin Entrekin

Email for Kevin Entrekin
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Karrie Files

Education


Administrative Assistant I


P: 601-484-0248 for Karrie Files

Email for Karrie Files
Dr. Mark Fincher

Mark Fincher, Ph.D.

Education


Associate Professor of Community College Education


Program Coordinator


P: 601-484-0188 for Mark Fincher, Ph.D.
F: 601-484-0280 for Mark Fincher, Ph.D.

Email for Mark Fincher, Ph.D.
Lynda Gist

Lynda Gist

MSU-Meridian Staff


Financial Aid Counselor


P: 601-484-0134 for Lynda Gist
F: 601-484-0233 for Lynda Gist

Email for Lynda Gist
Portrait of Amy Goodin with dark hair wearing a white lab coat.

Amy Goodin, PA-C

Physician Assistant Studies


Lecturer


Email for Amy Goodin, PA-C
Dr. Tania Hanna

Tania Hanna, Ph.D.

Education


Assistant Clinical Professor


P: 601-484-0178 for Tania Hanna, Ph.D.
F: 601-484-0280 for Tania Hanna, Ph.D.

Email for Tania Hanna, Ph.D.
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Megan Hatch, PharmD, BCPS

Physician Assistant Studies


Assistant Clinical Professor


Coordinator of Clinical Experiences


P: 601-696-2324 for Megan Hatch, PharmD, BCPS
F: 601-696-2350 for Megan Hatch, PharmD, BCPS

Email for Megan Hatch, PharmD, BCPS
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Jennifer Haught

MSU-Riley Center


Box Office Manager


P: 601-696-2200 for Jennifer Haught
F: 601-696-2300 for Jennifer Haught

Email for Jennifer Haught
Portrait of Dr. Carlen Hennington with short dark hair, wearing a blue jacket with a white striped top underneath

Carlen Henington, Ph.D., NCSP

Education


Professor of Educational and School Psychology


P: 601-484-0170 for Carlen Henington, Ph.D., NCSP
F: 601-484-0280 for Carlen Henington, Ph.D., NCSP

Email for Carlen Henington, Ph.D., NCSP
Ernest Herlong

Ernest Herlong

MSU-Meridian Staff


Building Maintenance Repairer


P: 601-696-2263 for Ernest Herlong
F: 601-484-0139 for Ernest Herlong

Email for Ernest Herlong
Tim Herlong

Tim Herlong

Information Technology Services


Network Analyst


P: 601-484-0120 for Tim Herlong
F: 601-484-0139 for Tim Herlong

Email for Tim Herlong
Portrait of Alaina Herrington with long hair wearing a maroon blazer with a white shirt underneath.

Alaina Herrington, DNP, RN, FAAN, FSSH, ANEF, CHSE-A, CNOR(E)

Nursing

Interprofessional Simulation Experience

MSU-Meridian Staff


Associate Professor of Nursing


Director of Simulation and Clinical Affairs


Email for Alaina Herrington, DNP, RN, FAAN, FSSH, ANEF, CHSE-A, CNOR(E)
Portrait of Shauncey Hill with short dark hair and a colorful printed top

Shauncey Hill

MSU-Meridian Staff


Director of Projects and Strategic Planning


P: 601-484-0494 for Shauncey Hill

Email for Shauncey Hill
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Jeremy Hopkins

MSU-Riley Center


Facility Maintenance


P: 601-696-2280 for Jeremy Hopkins
F: 601-696-2300 for Jeremy Hopkins

Email for Jeremy Hopkins
Portrait of Mindy Huebner with short brown hair, wearing a red shirt with a long necklace.

Mindy Huebner

MSU-Riley Center


Business Coordinator


P: 601-696-2204 for Mindy Huebner
F: 601-696-2203 for Mindy Huebner

Email for Mindy Huebner
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Ronald Johnigan

MSU-Riley Center


Event Manager and Volunteer Coordinator


P: 601-696-2241 for Ronald Johnigan
F: 601-696-2300 for Ronald Johnigan

Email for Ronald Johnigan
Portrait of Harold Jones, Ph.D. with grey hair and beard wearing a blue blazer, white shirt, and maroon tie.

Harold Jones, Ph.D.

Healthcare Administration


Interim Associate Vice Provost for Health Sciences


P: 601-484-0212 for Harold Jones, Ph.D.

Email for Harold Jones, Ph.D.
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Karen Kimberl

Small Business Development Center


Counselor for the Small Business Development Center


P: 601-696-2286 for Karen Kimberl

Email for Karen Kimberl
Emily McMillan

Emily McMillan

MSU-Meridian Staff


Project Coordinator


P: 601-484-0235 for Emily McMillan
F: 601-484-0339 for Emily McMillan

Email for Emily McMillan
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Amy Poole McMinn

MSU-Meridian Staff


Academic Advisor


Academic Advisor for ECCC


P: 601-484-0153 for Amy Poole McMinn
F: 601-484-0139 for Amy Poole McMinn

Email for Amy Poole McMinn
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Alisha Milam, Ed.D.

Education


Assistant Clinical Professor


P: 601-484-0174 for Alisha Milam, Ed.D.
F: 601-484-0280 for Alisha Milam, Ed.D.

Email for Alisha Milam, Ed.D.
Kimberly Pace

Kimberly Pace

MSU-Meridian Staff


Administrative Assistant II


P: 601-484-0194 for Kimberly Pace
F: 601-484-0339 for Kimberly Pace

Email for Kimberly Pace
Bill Pace

Bill Pace

MSU-Meridian Staff


Building Maintenance Supervisor


P: 601-484-0191 for Bill Pace
F: 601-484-0139 for Bill Pace

Email for Bill Pace
Suzanne Parker

Suzanne Parker

Healthcare Administration

MSU-Meridian Staff


Administrative Assistant I


P: 601-484-0156 for Suzanne Parker
F: 601-484-0495 for Suzanne Parker

Email for Suzanne Parker
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Cythia Pouncey


EMCED Professional


Dev. Coordinator


P: 601-484-0302 for Cythia Pouncey
F: 601-484-0372 for Cythia Pouncey

Email for Cythia Pouncey
Matt Purvis

Matt Purvis

Information Technology Services


Network Specialist


P: 601-696-2288 for Matt Purvis
F: 601-696-2300 for Matt Purvis

Email for Matt Purvis
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Andy Rainey

MSU-Riley Center


Technical Director


P: 601-696-2211 for Andy Rainey
F: 601-696-2300 for Andy Rainey

Email for Andy Rainey
Portrait of Katherine Rigdon with short light hair wearing a maroon cardigan with a black shirt underneath and a pearl necklace.

Katherine Rigdon, Ph.D., RN

Nursing


Associate Teaching Professor of Nursing


Mike Roberts

Mike Roberts

MSU-Meridian Staff


Building Maintenance Repairer


P: 601-484-0192 for Mike Roberts
F: 601-484-0139 for Mike Roberts

Dr. SeungJae Shin

SeungJae Shin, Ph.D.

Healthcare Administration


Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management


P: 601-484-0160 for SeungJae Shin, Ph.D.
F: 601-484-0495 for SeungJae Shin, Ph.D.

Email for SeungJae Shin, Ph.D. Download Vita for SeungJae Shin, Ph.D.
Portrait of Deanna Smith with short lite hair wearing a brown blazer with a white shirt and gold necklaces.

Deanna Smith

MSU-Meridian Staff


Associate Dean of Students


P: 601-696-2344 for Deanna Smith

Email for Deanna Smith
Officer Breonne Spikes

Lt. Breonne Spikes

MSU-Meridian Police


Police Lieutenant


Email for Lt. Breonne Spikes
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Paul Spurlin, Ph.D.

Healthcare Administration


Interim Program Director for Healthcare Administration


Associate Professor of Finance


P: 601-484-0401 for Paul Spurlin, Ph.D.
F: 601-484-0495 for Paul Spurlin, Ph.D.

Email for Paul Spurlin, Ph.D. Download Vita for Paul Spurlin, Ph.D.
Portrait of Mary Stuart wearing a grey jacket with a maroon top and a long silver necklace.

Mary Stewart, Ph.D., RN, CNE, FAAN

Nursing


Dean and Professor of Nursing


Melanie Thomas

Melanie Thomas

MSU-Meridian Staff


Associate Professor


Librarian & Information Specialist


P: 601-484-0236 for Melanie Thomas
F: 601-484-0139 for Melanie Thomas

Email for Melanie Thomas
Portrait of Marianne Todd with long dark hair and glasses with black top.

Marianne Todd

MSU-Meridian Staff


Marketing and Communications Coordinator


P: 601-484-0113 for Marianne Todd

Email for Marianne Todd
Angie Upchurch

Angie Upchurch

MSU-Meridian Staff


Business Coordinator


P: 601-484-0202 for Angie Upchurch
F: 601-484-0139 for Angie Upchurch

Email for Angie Upchurch
Thomas Upchurch

Thomas Upchurch

MSU-Meridian Staff


Building Maintenance Tech.


Email for Thomas Upchurch
Portrait of Dr. Lee Valentine wearing a white medical coat with a blue shirt and a red tie.

Lee Valentine, DO

Physician Assistant Studies


Medical Director


P: 601-696-2320 for Lee Valentine, DO
F: 601-696-2350 for Lee Valentine, DO

Portrait of Ms. Heidi Vonderheide with long brown hair wearing glasses and a grey shirt with a blue top

Heidi Vonderheide, MMS, PA-C

Physician Assistant Studies


Assistant Clinical Professor


P: 601-696-2294 for Heidi Vonderheide, MMS, PA-C
F: 601-696-2350 for Heidi Vonderheide, MMS, PA-C

Email for Heidi Vonderheide, MMS, PA-C
Portrait of Shey Washburn with long light red hair wearing a necklace and a white blouse

Shey Washburn, DMSc, PA-C

Physician Assistant Studies


Program Director


Assistant Clinical Professor


P: 601-484-0196 for Shey Washburn, DMSc, PA-C
F: 601-696-2350 for Shey Washburn, DMSc, PA-C

Email for Shey Washburn, DMSc, PA-C
Portrait of LaDaryl Watkins with her hair pulled up wearing a maroon top.

LaDaryl Watkins, MSN, MPH, RN, FNP-C

Nursing


Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing


Portrait of Francesca Williams with long hair wearing a black hat and a black cardigan with a red shirt underneath.

Francesca Williams

Nursing


Project Coordinator


Nancy Wright

Nancy Wright

MSU-Meridian Staff


Senior Library Associate


P: 601-484-0237 for Nancy Wright
F: 601-484-0139 for Nancy Wright

Email for Nancy Wright
Portrait of Dr. Wurm wearing a black blazer with a white shirt and a blue tie. He is also wearing an MSU lapel pin.

Van Wurm, MD

Physician Assistant Studies


Assistant Clinical Professor


P: 601-696-2321 for Van Wurm, MD

Email for Van Wurm, MD
Portrait of Dr. Z with short brown hair wearing a maroon top.

Ksenia Zhbanova, Ed.D.

Education


Associate Professor of Elementary Education


Program Coordinator


P: 601-484-0184 for Ksenia Zhbanova, Ed.D.
F: 601-484-0280 for Ksenia Zhbanova, Ed.D.

Email for Ksenia Zhbanova, Ed.D.