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Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future

As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL's early days and its impact over the years....

60 for 60: David Henton, Dan Isom, Evelyn Moore, Michelle Moore, Cathy Phillips and Alex Stallings honored as exceptional 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....

College of Optometry hosts optometric skills workshop for Doctor of Nursing Practice students

About 35 students in the DNP program learned to use different equipment including a direct ophthalmoscope and a slit-lamp bio microscope....

UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents

The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus. ...

Optometry Scholar and 2023 graduate Dr. Jaci Bongard stays on at UMSL for residency in cornea and contact lenses

Her work as a resident involves doing fittings on keratoconus and trauma patients at SLU and working with specialty lenses at a private practice....

UMSL preparing to celebrate 60th anniversary while recommitting to its mission of education, service

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik used her annual State of the University Address to highlight ways UMSL is adapting to meet the changing needs of the community....

Inaugural New Student Convocation welcomes next class of Tritons, commemorates induction into UMSL community

New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community....

UMSL Patient Care Center’s renovated second floor features cutting-edge teaching labs, study nooks and lounge spaces for College of Optometry students

The roughly 14,000-square-foot space features teaching labs and study and lounge spaces, and will serve more than 170 students in the program. ...

Fall semester opening at UMSL with 25 new faculty members

Keeta Holmes and Alice Hall helped new faculty members get acclimated to the UMSL community during orientation last Tuesday....

Optometry Scholar and 2023 graduate Dr. Katie Kyles builds on her passion for vision therapy and pediatric care through UMSL residency

As a pediatric resident, Kyles is continuing her work with the Pupil Project, which helps manage learning-related vision problems in children....