UMSL holding virtual commencement ceremonies for more than 1,800 graduates on May 15

May 3, 2021

A commencement address from 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell, an UMSL alumnus, will be incorporated into each ceremony.

Eye on UMSL: Simulation lab

May 3, 2021

Construction on the new facility kicked off in November. It will allow the College of Nursing to educate 20 percent more BSN students annually.

UMSL awards supplemental research funding to 79 faculty members through the CARES Act

May 3, 2021

The awards totaled nearly $115,000 and assisted faculty members whose research and creative works were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Our side of the story’: A glimpse into the daily life of an UMSL student nurse vaccinator

May 3, 2021

The College of Nursing has filled over 832 positions and given more than 25,000 vaccines and been named a COVID responsive school by the AACN.

Opportunity Scholarship empowers academically gifted high school graduates to study at UMSL

Apr 19, 2021

Eva Konde, Abigail Wall, Max Evets, Miranda Martin and Candra Mottert are the latest recipients of the all-inclusive scholarship and will join this fall’s freshman class.

UMSL students to present projects during Undergraduate Research Day

Apr 8, 2021

Next week, 13 UMSL students will present their research on a variety of subjects from health care-associated infections to fluorescent dyes to AI gravity models.

Pandemic inspires alumna to create ‘Surviving the Frontlines’ journal and planner for nurses

Apr 5, 2021

Inspired by overcoming her own struggles during the pandemic, Kevina Cassell created a motivational journal, student planner and vision journal.

UMSL boasts region’s best graduate programs in criminology, public affairs in latest US News rankings

Mar 30, 2021

The DNP, part-time MBA and graduate education programs also received high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.

Eye on UMSL: Second shot

Mar 15, 2021

Nursing student Abigail Wiese administered a COVID-19 vaccination to a patient Saturday during a mass vaccination clinic at the Millennium Student Center.

Missouri Online to expand educational access for students across the state and beyond

Mar 9, 2021

The new one-stop resource allows prospective students to view the online offerings of all four University of Missouri System universities on a single website.

Eye on UMSL: Back to work

Mar 1, 2021

Senior nursing student Mydah Choudhry, fresh from finishing a test, went right back to her studies last week in the St. Louis Mercantile Library.

UMSL listed 15th nationally in ‘Best Online BSN to DNP Rankings’

Feb 26, 2021

The rankings site recognized the UMSL program’s wide range of specialty offerings as well as the flexible pathways to the degree.

UMSL extending test-optional admissions policy for fall 2022 applicants

Feb 24, 2021

The extension will eliminate a barrier for students at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the availability of standardized tests nationwide.

UMSL, Lewis and Clark sign transfer agreement to support East St. Louis students pursuing degrees in nursing

Feb 8, 2021

The newly created Bridge to BSN program will support 15-20 aspiring nursing students each year transferring to UMSL from the East St. Louis Higher Education Center.

New Federal Statistical Research Data Center to open in St. Louis with support of UMSL, partners

Feb 8, 2021

UMSL is joining with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Saint Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis to support the center.

UMSL student nurses begin administering vaccines across greater St. Louis area

Feb 8, 2021

The student nurses are at sites such as BJC HealthCare Christian Hospital, SSM Health DePaul Hospital and the St. Louis County Department of Public Health.

Celebrating Black History Month with 10 stories of verve, tenacity and passion

Feb 1, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Ask an Expert: Shawne Manies discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and rollout

Jan 25, 2021

In the latest edition of Ask an Expert, College of Nursing Director of Clinical Operations and Assistant Teaching Professor Shawne Manies talks vaccination.

Anne Fish, Fan Li examine experiences of volunteer providers at pandemic’s epicenter

Jan 25, 2021

The professor of nursing and PhD student led an in-depth qualitative study documenting the experiences of providers in the Hubei Province of China.

An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily

Dec 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.

College of Nursing student marshal Hannah Williams marries and graduates in one day

Dec 21, 2020

Working at a dermatology office as a medical assistant inspired Williams to earn her nursing degree.

Nursing PhD student examines effects of short hospital stays on long-term mobility

Dec 14, 2020

In December graduate Lila Moersch’s study, only one interviewee was able to regain mobility lost after a short hospitalization.

UMSL set to honor more than 2,700 students in virtual commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19

Dec 11, 2020

Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones will deliver the commencement keynote address at her alma mater as the university recognizes May, August and December graduates.

Scholarship helps nursing student Jacquelyn Green help others

Dec 2, 2020

After her expected graduation in summer 2021, Green hopes to aid people worldwide as a travel nurse and a volunteer with an organization such as Mercy Ships.

College of Nursing’s Umit Tokac creates AI to recommend PTSD treatment plans for veterans

Nov 30, 2020

Tokac’s program uses input patient data to make probability statements about the success of different treatment options.

‘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.

Eye on UMSL: Burst of light

Nov 16, 2020

The sun shined brightly over the heads of nursing students DJ McMullen, Kiarra Stillman, Emma Gibbs, Bridget Kogbo and Mariah Palmer as they left class at Seton Center Hall.

UMSL kicks off construction on $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center expansion, renovation

Nov 13, 2020

The renovation and expansion will allow the College of Nursing to graduate 20 percent more pre-licensure BSN students annually.

Opportunity Scholars Program provides honors freshmen a path to achieving their goals

Nov 9, 2020

Kennady Carter, Afina Fayez, Heela Momand and Zahria Patrick received all-inclusive four-year scholarships from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Exemplary faculty and staff honored with Chancellor’s Awards

Sep 14, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik recognized six faculty members and three staff members for their contributions to UMSL during the virtual 2020 State of the University Address.

Pandemic makes nursing PhD student Jody Spiess’s disaster research poignant

Sep 11, 2020

For her dissertation, Spiess studied nurse education in disaster preparedness, focusing on incidents that result in more injuries than hospitals have resources to treat.

Eye on UMSL: Safely catching up on South Campus

Aug 31, 2020

Friends and fellow nursing students (from left) Ashley Ellis, Maggie Pitman, Riley Beerman and Maggie Tiernan catch up while keeping their distance last week on South Campus.

A little bit different, a lot the same: Scenes from Move-In Day 2020

Aug 24, 2020

Freshmen brought life to campus last week as they moved into Oak Hall in shifts, keeping the halls socially distanced.

DNP clinical scholarship project helps Lila Kertz evaluate Severe Asthma Clinic for Kids

Aug 24, 2020

Kertz started the clinic in January 2014 after realizing that the most severe asthma cases required extra attention and services.

Fall semester opening with 33 new faculty members

Aug 21, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed the new faculty members during a virtual reception last Tuesday evening.

Roxanne Reid creates meaningful change through Diversity in Health Care course, research

Jun 19, 2020

The assistant teaching professor of nursing hopes her students will become better practitioners through confronting their biases and understanding others.

UMSL DNP program named No. 9 in US by EduMed

Jun 18, 2020

EduMed is the latest of many rankings institutions to note the quality of the UMSL DNP program, which graduated its first class in the summer of 2018.

Ask an Expert: Sheila Grigsby discusses disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on African American communities

Jun 16, 2020

UMSL Daily talks with the College of Nursing assistant professor about testing, structural problems, access, communication, vaccines and more.

Nursing alumna Kelci Wallace volunteers for work in coronavirus testing tent

Jun 15, 2020

When the pandemic slowed procedures in the GI Unit at Christian Hospital, Wallace quickly found herself volunteering for COVID-19 testing.

Heritage helps BSN graduate Amina Muhando blossom and learn at UMSL

Jun 8, 2020

Now a nurse on the cardiology floor at Barnes Jewish Hospital, Muhando built leadership skills as president of the Pan-African Student Association.

Jennifer Fletcher-Kelley brings medical care to rural Midwest and South through role at Air Evac

May 28, 2020

Fletcher-Kelley found her niche as a flight nurse, and her role as VP of patient care services allows her to make a positive impact for others daily.

Coronavirus roundup: Public health messaging, the effect on business, waiving online fees and more

May 27, 2020

Members of the UMSL community are working to research effective health communications and domestic violence as well as make the university more affordable.

SUCCEED student Tyler Haynes makes a home at UMSL

May 21, 2020

Tyler Haynes has blossomed in SUCCEED – living on campus, taking classes, attending events and presenting about the program at the annual TASH conference.

Nursing PhD graduate studies health-care stigma surrounding body art

May 18, 2020

The road to Lacee Kaufmann’s PhD started with a car crash that paralyzed a friend in their first year of nursing school.

UMSL celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 spring graduates

May 15, 2020

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, UM System President Mun Choi and UMSL’s deans were among those offering their congratulations in video messages to the graduates.

Clinical alternatives help nursing students build skills during coronavirus pandemic

May 11, 2020

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.

UMSL DNP preps Sally Breen for coronavirus care on the edge of Navajo Nation

May 11, 2020

A paper on the Indian Health Service and an awareness of the social determinants of health led the nurse practitioner to Page, Arizona.

Provost Marie Mora announces 34 faculty promotions for the 2020-21 academic year

May 8, 2020

Eleven received tenure and promotions to associate professor, nine earned the rank of full professor and 14 non-tenure track faculty members also received promotions.

UMSL DNP named top 25 program by Learn.org

May 6, 2020

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.