College of Nursing faculty worked to provide students with a variety of virtual learning opportunities to replace everything from the skills lab to simulation learning.
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UMSL DNP preps Sally Breen for coronavirus care on the edge of Navajo Nation
A paper on the Indian Health Service and an awareness of the social determinants of health led the nurse practitioner to Page, Arizona.
UMSL DNP named top 25 program by Learn.org
UMSL boasts one of two rated programs in Missouri, and the new ranking comes on the heels of a jump of 20 places in U.S. News & World Report’s DNP ranking.
Office of Admissions launches virtual options for prospective and admitted students
From virtual tours to webinars to a live chat, the Office of Admissions has created a variety of options for prospective students to learn about UMSL.
Beth Huebner and Marisa Omori lead discussion on COVID-19 and incarceration
Their discussion outlined the challenges facing the incarceration and justice systems in a time when 6 feet of space between inmates is essential.
Nursing students screen Amazon workers through new partnership
Samantha Cardwell is one of 15 College of Nursing students screening Amazon delivery workers for signs of coronavirus through the new partnership.
Kristin Sobolik talks new chancellor role and more on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik spoke about her new role, plans for the university and her background with host Sarah Fenske on Friday’s program.
Ask an Expert: Kimberly Werner on compassion fatigue and intimate partner violence in the wake of coronavirus
The MIMH assistant research professor discusses some of the secondary effects of coronavirus and how to counteract them.
Kristin Sobolik appointed 8th chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis
Sobolik will continue to build upon the work she’s done to advance the university and expand its reach since 2017, when she came to UMSL as provost.
Ask an Expert: Lara Zwarun shares insight on stopping the spread of fake news amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Why there’s so much fake news, what the average consumer can do and how coronavirus is changing the media landscape.
Judy Wilson-Griffin transformed lives of infants and mothers through evidence-based care
The perinatal clinical nurse specialist’s devotion to her field has ensured her legacy will endure long after her passing due to COVID-19.
Bellerive fosters new interests for Honors College’s Alix Enkel and Haley Graham
Working on the 20th anniversary issue of Bellerive helped the Honors College students discover a passion for publishing, graphic design and more.
Center for Teaching and Learning leads pivot to remote learning
CTL Director Keeta Holmes and her team started developing resources to help faculty and students transition to remote teaching and learning in February.
DNP program jumps 20 spots in US News & World Report ranking
In its 2021 Best Graduate School rankings, U.S. News & World Report rated the DNP program No. 78 on the “Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice” rankings.
UMSL Opera Theatre previews ‘Clever Artifice’ on ‘St. Louis on the Air’
Director of Opera Theatre Stella Markou and cast members Lexi Neal, Sophie Loban, Gracelyn Penn and Nick Bashaw shared their experiences.
UMSL scores highly in LendEDU’s ‘Best Return on Investment’ ranking
LendEDU’s February report “Colleges with the Best Return on Investment” named UMSL third in Missouri and second in the St. Louis region.
‘Holla if You Hear Me’ event examines intersection between disability and Black history
The event featured a talk from the executive director of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and presentations by UMSL SUCCEED students.
Ask an Expert: Valentine’s Day edition with love researcher Sandra Langeslag
Learn about love, sex, attraction, marriage and strategies for the broken-hearted from the assistant professor and director of the NEM Lab.
Inspiration from College of Nursing administrators guides Kelly Lucash
For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Kelly Lucash investigated pediatric fluoride application implementation and reimbursement rates in a Mercy clinic.
Family tradition brought Ameren engineer Luke Maichel to UMSL
The joint engineering program graduate landed his Ameren position thanks to involvement with the Society of Future Engineers and bonds with faculty.
Roxanne ‘Annie’ Vandermause named interim dean of College of Nursing
The Donald L. Ross Endowed Chair for Advancing Nursing Practice comes to the position after five years of progressive responsibility in the College of Nursing.
Nursing School Hub names women’s health nurse practitioner program top 25
The women’s health nurse practitioner program is the latest College of Nursing degree to receive accolades from an external ranking entity.
Emerson Community Scholarship provides Jamie Wilson with connection to her father
The alumna found meaning in Emerson’s role in her education after her father unexpectedly passed away just weeks before she started classes.
Community rallies to Head Coach Katie Vaughn after house fire
An outpouring of support from people across the U.S. has helped the Vaughn family find some normalcy after their home burned to the ground.
Ask an Expert: Laura Kuensting advocates for advanced practice nurses’ rights
UMSL Daily talks with the DNP program director about laws that restrict APRNs’ ability to care for patients in rural Missouri.
‘Planting seeds:’ three honored with scholarships at Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance
Anthony Taylor, Kathryn Dorsey and Berneshia Jamison were named the 2020 recipients during Monday’s holiday observance ceremony.
Chemistry and biochemistry professor recognized for strength of teaching, research
A patent and a teaching award from the National Society of Leadership and Success rounded out the last decade for Distinguished Professor George Gokel.
Family history inspires optometry student Salmedina Alic to help patients see
Time spent as a child in Bosnia around her great uncle, who became blind in his old age, first made Alic interested in low-vision rehabilitation.
Taylor Milon writes her story in service, leadership, connections
Communication major and December-graduate Taylor Milon’s time at UMSL was marked by her passion for service and campus involvement.
College of Optometry brings Christmas to south city charter school
Optometry student Shelby Griggs arranged for the college to donate holiday gifts for all 96 third and fourth grade students at Carondelet Leadership Academy.
December graduate Karla Ramirez develops passion in communication technology
Mentorship programs with Boeing and the Regional Business Council helped the former Marine flourish in the Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program.
A family on campus: the Honors College fosters student individuality within tight-knit community
The Honors College’s engaging classes, student association, service, writing and individualized attention help students flourish.
Student involvement forges Galang “Gigi” Nguyen into a leader
Being president of the Student Nurses Association and treasurer of Minority Student Nurses Association made the nursing student’s final semester her best.
New programming aims to bolster mid-career tenure-track faculty, research
The programs originate from Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Marie Mora and the Office of Research Administration.
Ask an Expert: Jill Delston examines sexism in contraceptive access, medicine
In the latest edition of UMSL Daily’s Q&A series, Associate Teaching Professor Jill Delston discusses why people should care and what can be done.
UMSL establishes partnership with Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University in Romania
Interim Chancellor Kristin Sobolik visited Bucharest last month to sign the memorandum of understanding and tour the campus, and she received an honorary doctorate.
Empowering the Future: Emerson Community Scholarship students give as much as they get
Five years ago, Emerson donated $1.5 million in scholarships to UMSL. Now that commitment is paying dividends in student success.
New marketing campaign brings UMSL pride to St. Louis streets and airwaves
A new campaign from University Marketing and Communications uses six pride points to build awareness of UMSL in the St. Louis area.
UMSL education propels PhD graduate to local government, United Nations
Ameena Zia spearheaded a religious headgear policy while working as the youngest ever appointee to the St. Louis County Executive Cabinet.
New UMSL Women’s Hackathon organizers aim to increase participation in tech
UMSL student Nicole Gaehle and alumna Rebecca Craine added more women mentors and a new icebreaker in their first year of running the event.
Anne Fish named 2019 American Academy of Nursing fellow
The College of Nursing assistant professor has made significant contributions to worldwide health in the U.S. and China.
Exhibition and MADCO production bring the fall of the Berlin wall to life for UMSL, community
Approximately 800 area-high school students attended the UMSL German Cultural Center commemoration of the fall of the Berlin Wall last week.
Office of Precollegiate Student Services staff member named a FOCUS St. Louis Emerging Leader
Monica Fleisher hopes the leadership program will help her engage with the St. Louis region’s inner workings.
UMSL alumnus discusses $1.4 million award on St. Louis Public Radio
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute named Kevin L. Cox Jr. a Hanna Gray Fellow and awarded him money to support his research at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.
Women support women with launch of new faculty network
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Marie Mora and Interim Chancellor and Provost Kristin Sobolik launched the effort to help empower faculty.
‘She’s my cheerleader’: Mother-daughter bond helps BSN students Kristen and Clare Vogt flourish
Clare Vogt signed her mother up for the UMSL College of Nursing preview day. Now they’re working on their BSN degrees simultaneously.
Living legend Benny Golson grants UMSL jazz students a look behind the curtain
Golson treated the audience to stories about his songs “Blues March,” “Stablemates,” “Killer Joe” and more during a clinic for the UMSL Jazz Combo.
Scholarships empower optometry student to give back, work toward dreams
Fourth year optometry student Krystal Matson received the Dr. Larry J. Alexander Scholarship in recognition of her service to others and the profession.
Nursing doctoral student researches diabetes early detection biomarkers with prestigious fellowship
Stephanie Chidester is investigating the molecular underpinnings of diabetes through a doctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Nursing Research.
Interim Chancellor and UM System President celebrate contributions of UMSL faculty and staff
Kristin Sobolik and Mun Choi bestowed Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and the President’s Award for Campus Collaboration during the Faculty and Staff Recognition ceremony.