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Doctoral student Tracy Smith begins tenure as principal of Ross Elementary School

Smith's appointment comes after two decades of serving students in the St. Louis region as a teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal. ...

Urban League honors UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik at annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala

Sobolik was lauded for leading the development and implementation of UMSL’s five-year strategic plan focused on building inclusive prosperity....

Two UMSL counseling alumnae launch book series to help children work through emotional challenges

“Clementine Gets UNSTUCK!” is the first publication in the “Kids Can Club” series....

UMSL celebrates exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards

Twelve faculty members and four staff members received Chancellor's Awards for Excellence and the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award....

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights transformational changes coming to UMSL campus during State of the University Address

Sobolik also recapped some of the university's many successes over the past year during the event at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center....

UMSL welcoming 29 new faculty members as the fall semester begins

New faculty members in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Nursing and the Pierre Laclede Honors College took part in orientation last week....

Doctoral student Belinda Quimby brings servant leadership to Humboldt Academy as principal

Quimby worked in the performing arts field as a choreographer and director before changing career paths and enrolling in the College of Education. ...

UMSL Social Peers promotes inclusive campus community

The yearlong program pairs full-time undergraduate students from across campus with students in the Succeed Program based on common interests. ...

UMSL set to welcome back students with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome activities

The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus....

Scholar in Residence Tom Hoerr’s latest book touts empathy for school leaders

“The Principal as Chief Empathy Officer: Creating a Culture Where Everyone Grows" examines how empathy can help reduce conflict, foster teamwork and improve student achievement. ...