Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
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Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
Upcoming BSN graduate Miranda Martin lands position as operating room nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Through the Opportunity Scholars Program, Martin received a full-ride, four-year scholarship to UMSL.
Students share impact of internship experiences on their educational, career goals as part of Chancellor’s Council panel
Kaley Ware, Angela Truesdale, Janiah Henderson, Kel Gruber and Andrew Price took part in the discussion during the quarterly meeting in the ED Collabitat.
Students share impact of internship experiences on their educational, career goals as part of Chancellor’s Council panel
Kaley Ware, Angela Truesdale, Janiah Henderson, Kel Gruber and Andrew Price took part in the discussion during the quarterly meeting in the ED Collabitat.
Students share impact of internship experiences on their educational, career goals as part of Chancellor’s Council panel
Kaley Ware, Angela Truesdale, Janiah Henderson, Kel Gruber and Andrew Price took part in the discussion during the quarterly meeting in the ED Collabitat.
Eye on UMSL: By the fire
Freshman nursing major Telisa Williams works at her computer inside the Fireside Lounge last week as snow blankets the campus.
Eye on UMSL: By the fire
Freshman nursing major Telisa Williams works at her computer inside the Fireside Lounge last week as snow blankets the campus.
Eye on UMSL: By the fire
Freshman nursing major Telisa Williams works at her computer inside the Fireside Lounge last week as snow blankets the campus.
DNP graduate Roselie Woodard embarks on new role as outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner
Woodard’s research project examined how screening guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics can be used to improve early identification of ADHD for female youth with a history of self-harm.
DNP graduate Roselie Woodard embarks on new role as outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner
Woodard’s research project examined how screening guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics can be used to improve early identification of ADHD for female youth with a history of self-harm.
DNP graduate Roselie Woodard embarks on new role as outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner
Woodard’s research project examined how screening guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics can be used to improve early identification of ADHD for female youth with a history of self-harm.
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More than 1,500 students set to receive degrees during UMSL’s spring commencement ceremonies
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Research with the Behavioral Health Network inspired Thatcher to dedicate herself to excellence both individual care and health systems improvement.
Student nurses call for expanded practice on APRN Advocacy in Action day
The nursing students hope to eliminate “leash laws,” which limit the physical area in which nurse practitioners can provide care.
Meet homecoming royalty Sydni Jackson and Amanda Vollmer
The royalty winners were announced Saturday during the Dinner and Dance at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.
Panel discussion showcases innovative research from African American faculty members at UMSL
Wilma Calvert, Jerome Morris and Sha-Lai Williams Woodson shared their work as part of “A Conversation on Reframing Health, Education and Family in the Black Community.”
Danielle Waedekin getting set for next challenge after dominating on the court and in the classroom
The College of Nursing student was the first player in the volleyball program’s history to be named an Academic All-American.
RN to BSN program ranked No. 21 by NursingSchoolHub
NursingSchoolHub joins U.S. News & World Report, Value Colleges and Top RN to BSN in recognizing the program’s strength.
Ask an Expert: Elise Schaller says, ‘Get the shot’
Aches, chills and fever, oh my! The assistant teaching professor of nursing talks influenza in the latest installment of UMSL Daily’s Q&A series.
Dream chasers: Celebrating Black History Month with UMSL stories of persistence and passion
UMSL Daily revisits 10 inspiring alumni and student stories as the university celebrates Black History Month.
Minority Student Nurses Association President aims to forge community during term
Janssen Blackmon envisions an environment that broadly supports members’ health, scholastic and professional selves.
Undergraduates take first steps toward lifelong connections at Spring Involvement Expo
The event drew approximately 300 undergraduates interested in becoming involved in student organizations.
Three honored with scholarships at Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance
Lucy Grimshaw, Whytney Clay and Victoria Franklin received the scholarship for their academic work and community involvement.
Nursing student fights fire, saving neighbors’ dogs and home
Empowered by her nurse training, Lesley Colonia entered her neighbors’ smoke-filled unit and put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher.
Members of UMSL’s Marketing and Communications team recognized for excellence
Five CASE District VI awards highlight a strong year sharing the successes of the university community.
A transformative year: UMSL Daily reflects on memorable reads from 2018
Before the calendar changes, we take a look back at some of the more memorable stories about students and alumni from the past year.
Doctoral research enhances NICU operations at area hospital
For her DNP clinical scholarship project, Julie Nickles examined the impact of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital’s switch to the single-patient-room model.
Nursing students educate at elementary schools in ongoing service learning program
The students craft fun anti-bullying, anti-drug and health and wellness lessons and games to teach students in first through sixth grades.
100 Black Men honors Assistant Professor Sheila Grigsby with a Pillar Award
The nonprofit 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis awarded its Pillar Award for Health and Wellness to the College of Nursing faculty member during its annual gala.
11 student business ideas selected for first Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator cohort
The first cohort drew 37 applications from students in six UMSL colleges and schools.
UMSL to award more than 1,100 degrees during fall commencement
Grammy Award-winning soprano opera singer Christine Brewer will join poet Paul Thiel and educator Richard Jung in receiving honorary degrees, and alumna Sheila Burkett is slated to speak.
UMSL-hosted summit highlights researchers working to combat some of society’s biggest challenges
The summit brought together faculty researchers in behavioral and social sciences from across the University of Missouri System.
Telehealth traumatic brain injury project prepares DNP graduate for stroke care leadership
Alumna Jessica Dickman helped the VA’s traumatic brain injury clinic roll out the video telemedicine system during her doctoral work. It has been widely adopted by the VA St. Louis.
Founders Dinner video shares stories of how UMSL transforms the lives of its graduates
LaQuisha McCann (above), now a nurse at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, is featured along with fellow alumni Lucy Feicht, Miranda Ming and Tom Minogue.
First graduating class of BSN to DNP students making positive impact on underserved populations
The College of Nursing’s new BSN to DNP program prepares students to conduct translational clinical research that improves lives in real time.
DNP graduate implementing effective prenatal consult for opioid-addicted women
What began as Becky Boedeker’s DNP thesis project is on its way to adoption by SSM Health and the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative.
Chancellor recognizes outstanding faculty, staff for their varied contributions to UMSL
Tom George bestowed awards on nine faculty and staff members during the Faculty and Staff Recognition ceremony Wednesday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Seven faculty members chosen for the Manuel Pacheco Leadership Development Program
The UM System program has supported an annual cohort of between 30 and 40 academic department chairs, directors, and assistant deans since it began in 2000.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education take center stage in UMSL marketing campaign
UMSL is running 60-second radio spots and 30-second television commercials throughout the month of September, featuring four alumni each from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education.
New year, new faculty
UMSL introduced more than 20 new full-time faculty members to the university community during a two-day new faculty orientation organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Nursing alumna finding success in competitive residency in Washington, DC
Brandi Fields credits family, faith, academic perseverance, campus involvement and powerful mentors for helping her land in the MedStar Georgetown Nurse Residency Program.
UMSL nursing professor stays on the cutting edge of creating course content
Assistant Teaching Professor Lisa Merritt used her experience at the AACN-Apple Digital Innovation Bootcamp to explore new ways to enhance students’ learning through technology.
UMSL Athletics year in review
Tritons student-athletes achieved new heights in their sports and in the classroom during the 2017-18 academic year.
2 UMSL alumnae win Excellence in Nursing Awards
Christi Abeln and Christine Mathews won in the categories of orthopedics and intensive care, respectively. Each holds a BSN and MSN from UMSL.
Nursing alumna Shunta Johnson honored for service to health care community
The BSN and MSN graduate was one of eight health care professionals recognized by the St. Louis American Foundation at its annual awards luncheon.
Sixteen faculty members earn promotions ahead of 2018-19 academic year
“I commend each of these faculty on their accomplishments and thank them for their service to UMSL,” Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Kristin Sobolik said.
Nursing student Trenton Conway enters DNP program with a desire to help others
Mission trips to Haiti and UMSL coursework have honed the recent BSN graduate’s nursing skills.
Nursing student Emma Spencer fights to better Missouri health care
Spencer, who holds a BSN from UMSL, is now pursuing a DNP and aims to navigate the connections between nursing and politics to create change.
Ladue News spotlights Chancellor Emeritus Blanche M. Touhill
Writer Paul Brown featured Touhill in a “Person of Interest” column and chronicled the legacy she’s established at UMSL.
UMSL commencement ceremonies set for May 11-13
The university will confer more than 1,500 degrees during this spring’s six ceremonies with a majority of the graduates from the St. Louis area.
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice shines in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
The department ranked fifth on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 list of the “Best Graduate Schools.”
Eye on UMSL: CPR training
Nursing students (from left) Danielle Cimmarusti, Kruti Bhakta and Abigail Albeck went through CPR training in College of Nursing’s Learning Resource and Simulation Center.
New UMSL marketing campaign highlights nursing, business
New TV spots feature successful young alumni testifying to the benefits they found at UMSL and how each college helped launch their careers.
UMSL ranked No. 1 in Missouri for online bachelor’s program by U.S. News & World Report
UMSL ranks No. 23 nationally and No. 1 in Missouri on U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 list of Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.
Opportunity Scholars Program recruits dynamic group of local students
Six freshmen with interests in engineering, business and nursing make up the new cohort of students.
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