DNP alumna Devon Schatz-Schlottach works to eliminate barriers to health care in rural Missouri

Apr 28, 2020

Devon Schatz-Schlottach researched telehealth while pursuing her degree and uses those skills as a nurse practitioner in Sullivan, Missouri, especially during COVID-19.

Nursing students screen Amazon workers through new partnership

Apr 24, 2020

Samantha Cardwell is one of 15 College of Nursing students screening Amazon delivery workers for signs of coronavirus through the new partnership.

Ask an Expert: Kimberly Werner on compassion fatigue and intimate partner violence in the wake of coronavirus

Apr 16, 2020

The MIMH assistant research professor discusses some of the secondary effects of coronavirus and how to counteract them.

Judy Wilson-Griffin transformed lives of infants and mothers through evidence-based care

Mar 30, 2020

The perinatal clinical nurse specialist’s devotion to her field has ensured her legacy will endure long after her passing due to COVID-19.

DNP program jumps 20 spots in US News & World Report ranking

Mar 20, 2020

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.

Spring Career Fair connects students with potential employers

Mar 9, 2020

The event featured more than 100 companies searching for interns and full-time employees across a wide range of majors.

Eye on UMSL: In the spirit

Feb 24, 2020

UMSL staff members Theda Oliver and Alexandria Bratcher show their Triton spirit by hanging homecoming decorations in the College of Nursing.

Inspiration from College of Nursing administrators guides Kelly Lucash

Feb 13, 2020

For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Kelly Lucash investigated pediatric fluoride application implementation and reimbursement rates in a Mercy clinic.

Imani Reid aims to strengthen community in her role as ABC president and as a future nurse

Feb 10, 2020

The Kansas City native previously served as Associated Black Collegians events coordinator as a sophomore and was the vice president of the Minority Student Nurses Association.

Roxanne ‘Annie’ Vandermause named interim dean of College of Nursing

Feb 6, 2020

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

Feb 5, 2020

The women’s health nurse practitioner program is the latest College of Nursing degree to receive accolades from an external ranking entity.

Celebrate Black History Month with 10 stories of UMSL leaders, dreamers, healers and entrepreneurs

Feb 1, 2020

Celebrate Black History Month with a look back at inspiring and moving stories from UMSL students, staff, faculty and alumni.

Ask an Expert: Laura Kuensting advocates for advanced practice nurses’ rights

Jan 31, 2020

UMSL Daily talks with the DNP program director about laws that restrict APRNs’ ability to care for patients in rural Missouri.

Students discover opportunities for campus connections at Spring Involvement Expo

Jan 27, 2020

The Spring Involvement Expo brought a variety of campus organizations together, giving students the opportunity to enhance their college experience.

Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily

Dec 24, 2019

These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL’s impact on the lives of individual students and on the community.

Student involvement forges Galang “Gigi” Nguyen into a leader

Dec 9, 2019

Being president of the Student Nurses Association and treasurer of Minority Student Nurses Association made the nursing student’s final semester her best.

Eye on UMSL: No more hunger

Dec 9, 2019

MSW student Janeen Hall and BSN student Tabitha Peeples cart an oversized load of donations to the UMSL Triton Pantry on Giving Tuesday.

Fall commencement ceremonies set to honor more than 1,400 new graduates

Dec 2, 2019

BJC Vice President Denise Murphy, Casey Communications Founder Marie Casey and World Trade Center St. Louis Executive Director Tim Nowak will be the featured speakers.

Empowering the Future: Emerson Community Scholarship students give as much as they get

Nov 26, 2019

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

Nov 25, 2019

A new campaign from University Marketing and Communications uses six pride points to build awareness of UMSL in the St. Louis area.

Anne Fish named 2019 American Academy of Nursing fellow

Nov 11, 2019

The College of Nursing assistant professor has made significant contributions to worldwide health in the U.S. and China.

Women support women with launch of new faculty network

Oct 21, 2019

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

Oct 14, 2019

Clare Vogt signed her mother up for the UMSL College of Nursing preview day. Now they’re working on their BSN degrees simultaneously.

New Founders Dinner video highlights how scholarships transform lives

Oct 11, 2019

Senior biology major Awa Konte was among seven students featured reading from thank you letters to donors about how scholarships have aided them on their journey to degrees.

Nursing doctoral student researches diabetes early detection biomarkers with prestigious fellowship

Oct 3, 2019

Stephanie Chidester is investigating the molecular underpinnings of diabetes through a doctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Nursing Research.

Students celebrate new school year with fun, friendship and food

Sep 3, 2019

UMSL photographer August Jennewein crisscrossed campus – and a few parts beyond – to capture all the scenes from an eventful start to the fall semester.

Alumna helps decrease opioid over-prescription with DNP project

Aug 27, 2019

Monica Kistler developed opioid prescription guidelines for outpatient gynecological surgery and got statistically significant results.

Jonas Nurse Scholars Initiative prepares doctoral students to be leaders

Aug 21, 2019

The current UMSL cohort – Bankole Aluko, Fatemah Choupani, Dale Mathis and Leighia McGhee – hopes to fill gaps in the health care system.

Meet UMSL’s newest faculty members

Aug 16, 2019

A total of 29 new full-time faculty members are set to begin the fall semester, and they were on hand for an orientation Monday.

Snapshot: Nursing graduates honored as they step into their careers

Aug 12, 2019

The graduation awards and pinning ceremony recognized the accomplishments of the College of Nursing graduates and welcomed them into the profession.

National Black Nurses Association honors UMSL alumna with 40 and Under Award

Jul 16, 2019

The NBNA recognized Crystal Bailey for her prolific community outreach with the Black Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis.

UMSL/BJC externship grants student nurses expertise for clinicals, future practice

Jul 8, 2019

Kathy Carr and Lauren Redditt are among those gaining valuable experience this summer through 10-week intensive program while working at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Enhancing lives locally: A sampling of UMSL community partnerships mapped

Jun 26, 2019

In the spirit of collaboration, the people of the University of Missouri–St. Louis forge community partnerships that reach throughout St. Louis and Missouri to uplift, delight, improve and aid.

Founding College of Nursing Dean Shirley Martin dines with student honorees carrying on her legacy

Jun 24, 2019

Shirley A. Martin Nursing Scholarship recipients Donyell Nelson and Tatis Shelton and Distinguished Nurse Award winner Breaunna Perry had a chance to meet Martin at a lunch last week.

RN to BSN program ranked No. 6 in Missouri by nursing website

Jun 13, 2019

Top RN to BSN ranked the UMSL College of Nursing program No. 6 on its list of the “15 Best Online RN to BSN Nursing Schools in Missouri 2019.”

Excellence in Nursing Awards honorees showcase strength of UMSL graduates

Jun 3, 2019

St. Louis Magazine selected College of Nursing alumnae Mary Epperson, Margaret Bultas and Pamela Piel for its 2019 awards.

Family history inspires student leader to help others

May 28, 2019

The excellent care of nurses buoyed Madison Koogler throughout her aunts’ cancer treatments. Now, the nursing student hopes to do the same for others.

Six lessons the class of 2019 taught us on social media

May 20, 2019

In recognition of our recent graduates’ accomplishments, we decided to search for wisdom in their social media accounts and found inspiration in droves.

Nursing graduate hopes midwife career will help her empower under-resourced women

May 20, 2019

New alumna Madison Bick heads to Vanderbilt University this fall driven by her knowledge of subpar maternal outcomes in the U.S.

Infographic: An International Impact

May 16, 2019

During the 2018-19 academic year, the UMSL College of Optometry and College of Nursing treated a wide range of conditions around the world.

Back to the Basics: Guatemala trip challenges nursing students to learn new diagnostic techniques, empowers future practice

May 15, 2019

The College of Nursing students and faculty members visited indigenous communities where they set up primary care and women’s health clinics.

Success after service: Student veterans find community, place to launch new careers at UMSL

May 13, 2019

Patrick Murrell, Jarrett Hickman, Margaret Rheinecker, Paul Nator and Tori Tappe are among the hundreds of student veterans who make their academic home at UMSL each year.

More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies

May 6, 2019

Alumnae Claire Schenk, Sara Foster and Lisa Yanker are among the featured speakers at six commencement ceremonies May 17-19.

Provost Kristin Sobolik announces 25 faculty promotions taking effect before the next academic year

May 3, 2019

Ten faculty members received tenure and promotions to associate professor, eight more earned the rank of full professor, and seven non-tenure track faculty members were also promoted.

Peter Mwariri hopes to use his nursing degrees to better society at home and abroad

Apr 29, 2019

The death of his beloved aunt propelled the Shirley A. Martin Distinguished Nurse Award recipient into health care with a mission of change.

The Huffs find their groove at UMSL

Apr 22, 2019

Resources such as the Online Mentor Program and supportive instructors helped the two RN to BSN students succeed at school after a collective 40 years in the field.

Newman Civic Fellow balances service, involvement, two minors and a certificate

Apr 1, 2019

Campus Compact selected College of Nursing and Pierre Laclede Honors College student Danielle Friz as one of its 2019 fellows.

University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George announces retirement  

Mar 21, 2019

Barbara Harbach, George’s wife and the director of the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is also retiring. They have spent 16 years in leadership at the university.

US News & World Report ranks UMSL graduate programs in top 100

Mar 12, 2019

The prestigious rankings recognized the strengths of graduate programs in the College of Nursing, School of Social Work and Department of Political Science.

DNP project empowers ‘psych whisperer’ Anne Thatcher’s large-scale care ambitions

Mar 7, 2019

Research with the Behavioral Health Network inspired Thatcher to dedicate herself to excellence both individual care and health systems improvement.