UMSL’s Addiction Science Team helps combat the opioid epidemic in Missouri

Nov 21, 2023

The team packs and distributes more than 3,000 overdose prevention kits each week with doses of naloxone and information about treatment for addiction.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik elected board chair for the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

Nov 6, 2023

Sobolik begins a two-year term after winning a unanimous vote of the presidents and chancellors of CUMU’s more than 120 member institutions.

UMSL launches new series to engage campus, community in deliberative dialogue on key societal issues

Oct 23, 2023

More than two dozen people attended the first event and engaged in a discussion around the topic of “Economic Vitality: How can we improve our communities?”

UMSL’s implementation of Campus Master Plan gets attention from The Society for College and University Planning at regional conference

Oct 20, 2023

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik took part in a panel presentation with partners from Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Public Design Bureau and Urban Strategies, Inc.

UMSL receives seventh Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine

Oct 11, 2023

UMSL was one of 109 colleges and universities nationwide to receive the honor this year and the only one in the state of Missouri.

UMSL’s new Advanced Workforce Center aims to equip workers with essential business skills

Oct 10, 2023

Barry Darnell has been tapped to serve as the center’s executive director after previously working in workforce development for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.

MIMH partnering with Department of Mental Health and Missouri Behavioral Health Council to raise awareness and guide treatment of early psychosis

Sep 28, 2023

MIMH Associate Director Rachel Kryah is leading the project, which aims to help individuals impacted by first-episode psychosis get the resources and support they need.

Janet Wilding assumes new role as UMSL’s assistant vice chancellor for economic and community development

Sep 6, 2023

Wilding has more than 30 years of experience working in urban planning and helping to spur economic growth across the St. Louis region.

UMSL-led research shows boards and commissions in Missouri cities are less diverse than the state’s population

Aug 28, 2023

The nonprofit United WE commissioned the report on “Gender Parity on Civic Boards and Commissions in Missouri,” which was released on Thursday.

Arts educators get help prepping for new year at E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative Kickoff

Aug 9, 2023

Teachers and coordinators from the Collaborative’s 14 partner school districts had opportunities to network with representatives from 25 area fine arts organizations.

James S. McDonnell Foundation awards $2.4 million grant to help St. Louis Anchor Action Network continue its work and expand its impact

Aug 3, 2023

The three-year grant will allow for additional staffing and programming to support network members.

Patricia Zahn helps strengthen connections between UMSL, wider community

Jul 31, 2023

Zahn is in her 13th year at UMSL and serves as the director of community outreach and engagement and legislative liaison while supporting the Des Lee Collaborative Vision.

Eye on UMSL: Connecting applicants to opportunities

Jun 20, 2023

Tangela Williams-Spann speaks with HR specialist Cleola Butler about job opportunities at UMSL during the St. Louis Anchor Action Network’s Juneteenth Hiring & Career Expo.

UMSL research jump starting movement to improve home repair system in St. Louis

May 25, 2023

Professor Todd Swanstrom and colleagues from the Community Innovation and Action Center discussed their recent study and potential policy reforms with local officials on Thursday.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis commemorates Child Abuse Prevention Month with open house, pinwheel garden at UMSL

Apr 24, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page attended the event and shared a resolution declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month in St. Louis County.

St. Louis Anchor Action Network wins Business Journal’s Innovation in Philanthropy Award

Apr 20, 2023

The network, co-led by UMSL and Edward Jones, is focused on increasing hiring, purchasing and community investment in parts of the region that have faced disinvestment.

Founders show off their companies’ growth during DEI Accelerator Demo Day

Apr 10, 2023

The event celebrated the success of the six companies that made up the DEI Accelerator’s third cohort and offered networking opportunities.

St. Louis American Foundation honoring UMSL with 2023 Corporate Diversity Award

Feb 13, 2023

The award will be presented at the 21st Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Awards luncheon on Thursday at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.

UMSL partnering to grow Center of Excellence in indoor farming

Feb 3, 2023

The center, which would be located on UMSL’s North Campus, would work to increase the productivity and scalability of indoor, soilless farming methods, such as aquaponics.

Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily

Dec 25, 2022

The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.

UMSL criminologists behind new report examining plea-bargaining process in St. Louis County and elsewhere

Nov 30, 2022

Faculty members Beth Huebner and Marisa Omori and doctoral students Alessandra Early and Luis Torres co-authored the report with colleagues at Loyola University Chicago.

Recovery Friendly Workplaces empowering organizations to support employees impacted by substance use disorder

Nov 28, 2022

The initiative is currently surveying workers on how well their employers understand substance use and support employees in recovery.

St. Louis Anchor Action Network marks first anniversary by setting ambitious goals for 2023 and beyond

Nov 15, 2022

The network of major St. Louis employers and institutions is ramping up initiatives to drive sustained investment in local neighborhoods impacted by systemic inequities.

UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference

Oct 31, 2022

UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.

Haitao Li helps two farms in South Africa become more sustainable through the UM System/UWC Faculty Exchange Program

Oct 17, 2022

Li, the chair of UMSL’s Department of Supply Chain and Analytics, is collaborating with University of the Western Cape Professor Osden Jokonya and visited South Africa this summer.

Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella assumes leadership of UMSL’s Chancellor Council

Sep 19, 2022

Cella, who earned his degree in marketing in 1993, has stepped into the role previously held by retired Express Scripts Chairman George Paz.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik discusses UMSL’s role helping students build brighter futures with KMOX

Aug 28, 2022

Sobolik appeared as an in-studio guest with hosts Carol Daniel and Tom Ackerman during “Back to School Week” on “Total Information AM.”

Stefani Weeden-Smith guiding development of St. Louis Anchor Action Network

Jul 29, 2022

Weeden-Smith began her role as director of the alliance of higher education institutions, hospital systems, corporations and nonprofits in September.

St. Louis Anchor Action Network members share learning experience in historic Ville neighborhood

Jun 16, 2022

Attendees took a walking tour of some of the neighborhood’s historic sites and heard from community leaders in a panel discussion.

Black Faculty and Staff Association reviews ‘The State of Black UMSL’ and provides scholarships

May 16, 2022

Information systems major Clarence Baker Jr., nursing major Donyell Nelson, biology major Chinelo Onuijbo and finance major Corlia Spears received scholarships.

UMSL among 8 regional research institutions partnering to establish Taylor Geospatial Institute

Apr 21, 2022

The institute, funded by an investment from Enterprise Holdings Executive Chairman Andrew C. Taylor, will support collaborative research and training across the region.

Town hall gives community members chance to learn, offer feedback on proposed South Campus redevelopment

Apr 11, 2022

Missouri Sen. Brian Williams and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke at the event, which drew elected officials and residents from neighboring communities.

UMSL, SLU will co-lead research and development for the new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center

Mar 24, 2022

The two universities’ work in research and development will dovetail with the center’s efforts to bolster workforce development and increase production.

University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni contribute $13.4 billion to Missouri’s economy

Mar 18, 2022

A study by Tripp Umbach also found that UMSL contributed more than $429 million in both direct and indirect impact to the state’s economy.

UMSL Succeed wins What’s Right with the Region Award from FOCUS St. Louis

Mar 4, 2022

The program helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop independent living and job skills while providing them with a college experience.

UMSL chosen to serve as education partner for Amazon Career Choice program

Mar 3, 2022

The program provides hourly employees full tuition to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.

‘That’s my journey’: UMSL alumnae Brittany Ferrell and Shuron Jones share paths to Black nurse activism

Feb 21, 2022

Friday’s event featured history instructor Shuron Jones on Zenobia Thompson, a 1970s-era nurse activist, and Brittany Ferrell, a contemporary nurse activist.

Staff members highlighting UMSL programs and initiatives in CUMU Learning & Sharing Virtual Series

Nov 8, 2021

D’Andre Braddix, Robin Kimberlin, Tanisha Stevens, Will Werner, Karl Guenther, Prima Wagan and Natissia Small are all among the scheduled presenters.

UMSL launches Graduate Certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Jul 23, 2021

The program will help students become DEI advocates and leaders, work with individuals from all backgrounds and make workplaces more welcoming and inclusive.

August graduate Gabriela Hernandez takes indirect path to biology degree, has plans for PhD

Jun 21, 2021

Hernandez has landed a position as a lab assistant at the Danforth Plant Science Center and will begin applying to doctoral programs this fall.

Shawne Manies’ organizational efforts helps UMSL nursing students administer approximately 25,000 COVID-19 vaccines

Jun 10, 2021

The director of clinical operations organized the placements of groups of BSN students and faculty, who gave vaccinations six days a week at sites across the St. Louis area.

BES graduate Madison Halbrooks champions environmental education

May 12, 2021

Halbrooks has been active in campus conservation efforts through the Environmental Adventure Organization, the Green Team and the Sustainability Office.

Rep. Cori Bush calls for ambitious action to combat climate change during webinar hosted by UMSL, WUSTL

Apr 12, 2021

Last week’s webinar was one of 125 similar events held worldwide as part of a global project called Solve Climate by 2030, led by Bard College in New York.

Neighborhood Leadership Fellows wins What’s Right with the Region! award

Feb 26, 2021

FOCUS St. Louis recognized the advanced leadership training program for ingenuity and vision in making the St. Louis region a better place to work and live.

Graduate Assistant Michaela Wells organizes remote volunteering for MLK Day of Service

Jan 19, 2021

Volunteers gave their time to four organizations: Junior Achievement, STL Arc, Tenth Life Cat Rescue and Great Circle.

Assistant Professor Marisa Omori examines racial inequality in criminal justice system

Dec 23, 2020

The assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice shared insight during our latest moment of national reckoning.

‘Knowledge through a different lens’: College of Nursing teaches LGBTQ+ care through an innovative module

Nov 25, 2020

The module incorporated education specific to the health care needs, barriers and clinical experiences often encountered by members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Research from nursing student Danielle Njeri helps DOORWAYS land $1.4 million grant

Nov 20, 2020

For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Njeri helped the nonprofit confirm the extent of residents’ mental health needs through a quantitative study.

Jerome Morris wins prestigious $1 million Lyle M. Spencer Research Award to Transform Education

Sep 8, 2020

The E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education will use the award funding to investigate his theory of communally bonded schooling in three local school districts.

College of Optometry partnership with Affinia Healthcare helps address health care equity in St. Louis

Aug 3, 2020

Under the supervision of UMSL optometry faculty, fourth-year students help provide affordable primary and preventive health care in downtown St. Louis.