Chancellor Kristin Sobolik serves as the chair of CUMU’s Board of Directors and was among 15 members of the UMSL community in attendance at CUMU’s annual conference last week in Minneapolis.
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UMSL continues to play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik serves as the chair of CUMU’s Board of Directors and was among 15 members of the UMSL community in attendance at CUMU’s annual conference last week in Minneapolis.
UMSL continues to play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik serves as the chair of CUMU’s Board of Directors and was among 15 members of the UMSL community in attendance at CUMU’s annual conference last week in Minneapolis.
UMSL continues to play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik serves as the chair of CUMU’s Board of Directors and was among 15 members of the UMSL community in attendance at CUMU’s annual conference last week in Minneapolis.
UMSL College of Nursing unveils $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center
The 21,000-square-foot immersive learning center offers state-of-the-art space, equipment and technology for the College of Nursing to train the next generation of nurses.
UMSL College of Nursing unveils $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center
The 21,000-square-foot immersive learning center offers state-of-the-art space, equipment and technology for the College of Nursing to train the next generation of nurses.
UMSL College of Nursing unveils $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center
The 21,000-square-foot immersive learning center offers state-of-the-art space, equipment and technology for the College of Nursing to train the next generation of nurses.
University of Missouri–St. Louis remains a leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also climbed to No. 135 nationally on the list of top public universities.
University of Missouri–St. Louis remains a leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also climbed to No. 135 nationally on the list of top public universities.
University of Missouri–St. Louis remains a leader supporting social mobility in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
UMSL also climbed to No. 135 nationally on the list of top public universities.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair
More than 500 students and alumni attended the event, which featured 90 employers from a variety of industries.
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Transform UMSL initiative supports university equity goals
The university is engaging with construction and design contractors from local communities most impacted by disinvestment and economic inequities.
60 for 60: Farah Babu, Paul Beckerle, Leonora Muhammad, Michael Randazzo and Earl Swift honored as exceptional UMSL alumni
To celebrate its anniversary, UMSL is spotlighting 60 alumni who apply one or more of the university’s core values in the world and help to make it a better place.
UMSL Optometry and Nursing students explore complexities of poverty and impact on patient care
A simulation facilitated by the Missouri Community Action Network gave participants the chance to step into the shoes of someone experiencing poverty for a few hours.
Eboni Valentine’s education at UMSL continues to support career development
Valentine works as an executive assistant and marketing and communications coordinator in the College of Business Administration while pursuing her MBA.
Gov. Mike Parson signs budget directing $20 million to Transform UMSL alongside an increase in core funding
The FY24 funding follows $40 million in ARPA funding the state directed to the university last year to kickstart UMSL’s first steps in realizing its Campus Master Plan.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 22 faculty promotions for the 2023-24 academic year
Nine tenured professors were promoted to associate professor, four individuals to full teaching professor, eight to associate teaching professor and one to associate clinical professor.
College of Nursing’s Kim Werner on women’s health, translating research into real-world practices and more
Werner, an associate professor and associate dean of research, also serves as the principal investigator for Tritons United: Against Gender-Based Violence.
PhD graduate Christina Castellano will combine passions for teaching and women’s health as assistant teaching professor in UMSL College of Nursing
Castellano’s dissertation examined how empowerment and social support impact the postpartum experience for low-income mothers living in rural areas.
Spring 2023 Commencement: A joyous weekend
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated more than 1,700 spring and summer graduates.
UMSL to honor more than 1,700 students during spring commencement ceremonies
Alumni Earl Swift, Gary Morse and Amber Simpson are among the featured speakers during this weekend’s six ceremonies.
US News ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list gives high marks to UMSL’s DNP, MEd and part-time MBA programs
Six different UMSL graduate programs were recognized in the latest U.S. News rankings.
UMSL students visit Missouri State Capitol for Undergraduate Research Day
Twelve UMSL students across a variety of disciplines joined 36 other students from throughout the UM System for last Thursday’s event in Jefferson City.
Accelerated BSN program helps Rebecca Lumley land full-time job at Mercy after graduation
Lumley, who returned to UMSL last year to pursue her BSN, will begin a full-time position on the Trauma/Surgical Floor in October.
UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception
Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.
Melissa Daniel, Amanda O’Neill and Harry Harris receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Nursing alumna Hongjin Li researching supportive care for breast cancer survivors with support of new NIH grant
Her research investigates the role that acupuncture could play in alleviating symptoms such as joint pain, hot flashes, sleep disturbance, fatigue, depression and anxiety.
Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.
Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily
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.
A day of celebration: Scenes from fall 2022 commencement
Social media manager Jeremy Goldmeier was on hand at the Mark Twain Athletic Center to capture some of the sights as UMSL honored its newest graduates.
UMSL awarding honorary doctorates to Gene Dobbs Bradford, late Kirk Richter as it celebrates new graduates
The university will honor Bradford, the longtime director of Jazz St. Louis, and Richter, the former president of the UMSL Alumni Association, as it holds three commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
UMSL embarks on a dramatic campuswide transformation
Plans include a more centralized north academic core, a health sciences campus to the south, a new welcome and alumni center and more.
College of Nursing students present at annual Research Day and McIntosh-Durham Lecture
A student research presentation on “The Knowledge Deficit of Medical Marijuana” won first place.
UMSL faculty, staff members share expertise at Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference
UMSL-led presentations highlighted the Bridge Program, UMSL Accelerate, the St. Louis Anchor Action Network, College of Nursing partnerships and the Geospatial Collaborative.
Through children’s book series, nursing faculty member Joshua Minks translates health problems for younger audience
“Humania and the Legend of Commander Pancreator” helps kids understand the onset of Type 1 diabetes.
Esther Nwokoji receives scholarship from the Black Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis
Nwokoji has thrived in the College of Nursing with a 3.9 GPA and received a $1,000 Edith L. Cole scholarship in recognition of her academic success.
Nursing PhD alumna Stephanie Chidester selected as postdoctoral iCURE scholar at the National Cancer Institute
She’s studying liquid biopsy technologies, a subject she began researching while pursuing her doctorate at UMSL.
Keri Jupka, Sarah Klekamp and Tim Wombles receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
UMSL students eager to impress as Fall Internship and Job Fair returns to campus
The event featured 86 employers and attracted around 300 UMSL students and alumni on Friday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL makes another big jump in US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings, earning high marks for social mobility, value
The university has improved a combined 69 places in the overall rankings in the past three years and was first in Missouri on the list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility.”
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.
Warren Gibson, Tanya Nettles and John Shanklin receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
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.
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.
Missouri Sen. Brian Williams touts unprecedented investment in UMSL, north St. Louis County
Missouri’s 2023 budget will direct $40 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to UMSL to support a major campus redevelopment.
Spring 2022 commencement: A weekend of celebration and smiles
Campus photographer August Jennewein captured some of the joyful scenes from commencement weekend as UMSL celebrated nearly 1,500 spring graduates.
Lavender Graduation celebrates 30 LGBTQ+ students completing their degrees
UMSL’s Office of Student Involvement has been organizing formal, public Lavender Graduation ceremonies since 2018.
Infographic: Where UMSL nurses work
Thousands of College of Nursing graduates make up a large percentage of practitioners in both urban and rural areas, providing superior care and improving health outcomes in the bi-state region.
UMSL will celebrate spring and summer graduates with six ceremonies beginning Friday
The university will confer nearly 1,800 degrees to students graduating in either May or August.
Provost Steven Berberich announces 20 faculty promotions for the 2022-23 academic year
Four faculty members received tenure, three earned the rank of full professor and 13 non-tenure track faculty members also advanced.
Students showcase work during Undergraduate Research Symposium
Around 60 undergraduates presented their original mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.
UMSL students participate in Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners Advocacy Day
Fourteen students joined faculty members Laura Kuensting, Carla Beckerle and Louise Miller in pushing for full-practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses.
UMSL students share research at Missouri Capitol as part of Undergraduate Research Day
Anne Brown, Bridget Muise, Breara Wenzel, Maya Harter, Owen Ireton and Lucas Lauter showcased their work for and took questions from legislators and other officials.
New TV spots showcase UMSL students Bella DeArmitt, Benjamin Ebert and Goodness Ohia Obioha
University Marketing and Communications developed the commercials in conjunction with Ryval Studios.
US News recognizes UMSL on its ‘Best Graduate Schools’ list with 9 programs appearing in latest rankings
Nursing, public affairs, business, education, social work, psychology, mathematics, chemistry and biology all received recognition on the publication’s 2023 list.
2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment
This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.
UMSL hosts Women’s History Month workshop focused on salary negotiations
Emily Rapko McEneny, associate director of Career Services, led the workshop and gave attendees tips on salary negotiation and how to assess one’s skills and value.
University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni contribute $13.4 billion to Missouri’s economy
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.
‘Cultural Traditions’ course provides solid foundations for Honors College students’ success
Cultural Traditions is intended to prepare students for their studies at UMSL and in the Honors College.
10 quotes to inspire and educate you for Women’s History Month
UMSL Daily commemorates Women’s History Month by looking back at some of the strong UMSL women we’ve featured within our pages.
‘That’s my journey’: UMSL alumnae Brittany Ferrell and Shuron Jones share paths to Black nurse activism
Friday’s event featured history instructor Shuron Jones on Zenobia Thompson, a 1970s-era nurse activist, and Brittany Ferrell, a contemporary nurse activist.
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