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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
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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 Matther Byrd wearing a grey button down shirt.

Matthew T. Byrd, MSN, RN

Nursing


Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing


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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
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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


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.
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Amy Goodin, PA-C

Physician Assistant Studies


Lecturer


Email for Amy Goodin, PA-C
Portrait of Dr. Freddy Grant wearing a white lab coat with the Rush Foundation Hospital logo and a blue shirt.

Freddy Grant, MD

Physician Assistant Studies


Lecturer


Email for Freddy Grant, MD
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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Meagan Hanna

Information Technology Services


IT Support Specialist I


P: 601-696-2289 for Meagan Hanna
F: 601-696-2300 for Meagan Hanna

Email for Meagan Hanna
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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 black blazer with a bright pink 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)
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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
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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
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Karen Kimberl

Business Administration


Counselor for the Small Business Development Center


P: 601-696-2286 for Karen Kimberl

Email for Karen Kimberl
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Chase McCullum, Ed.D.

Education


Assistant Teaching Professor


P: 601-484-0109 for Chase McCullum, Ed.D.

Email for Chase McCullum, Ed.D.
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


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

Email for Amy Poole McMinn
Portrait of Dr. Rosanne Nunnery with short brown hair and glasses, wearing black jacket with striped shirt.

Rosanne Nunnery, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH

Education


Associate Clinical Professor of Counselor Education


P: 601-484-0493 for Rosanne Nunnery, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
F: 601-484-0280 for Rosanne Nunnery, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH

Email for Rosanne Nunnery, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
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
Portrait of Andy Rainey with short hair and a beard, wearing a black suit jackwt with a white shirt and a striped tie.

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 blonde hair wearing a blue top and jacket with 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

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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 Stewart with short light hair wearing a tan jacket with a green shirt and beaded necklace

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

Nursing


Dean and Professor of Nursing


Brandi Sumrall

Brandi Sumrall

Education


Instructor II of Special Education


P: 601-484-0129 for Brandi Sumrall
F: 601-484-0280 for Brandi Sumrall

Email for Brandi Sumrall
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 wearing a purple sweater over a white shirt.

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

Nursing


Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing


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.