Blue Mountain Christian University (BMCU) and William Carey University (WCU) have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, announced on Dec. 5, 2025, according to Local Source. This collaboration aims to create innovative academic pathways that will expand opportunities for Tippah County students pursuing careers in medicine and pharmacy.
The new pathways are designed to help students from the Ripley area and across North Mississippi gain access to quality education and training in health sciences, addressing local healthcare workforce needs. Both universities hope this initiative will encourage more students in Tippah County and surrounding areas to enter medical and pharmacy fields.
Additional details about the program’s implementation and how students can participate were not immediately available. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to improving healthcare education and access in Tippah County and North Mississippi.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
