The funding will go toward creating a four-year pathway, enhancing support in existing programming and building regional awareness of postsecondary programs.
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UMSL Anchor Accelerator provides capital, mentorship to entrepreneurs
The first-of-its-kind program will award $50,000 to six startup founders with business ideas that directly and positively impact underserved communities.
UMSL awarded $5.1 million grant to promote evidence-based literacy strategies among local educators
Shea Kerkhoff, Katie O’Daniels and Nancy Singer will partner with 40 schools in the St. Louis region to provide year-round support to K-12 educators.
The Philosopher’s Annual recognizes work of Jon McGinnis among top 10 articles of 2019
McGinnis’ paper “A Continuation of Atomism: Shahrastani on the Atom and Continuity” was originally published in the Journal of the History of Philosophy.
DBA candidate Kevin Sansberry II examines connection between abusive supervision and workplace facades
Sansberry’s research found that employees experiencing abusive supervision are likely to hide their true selves and adopt a persona that reflects their company’s values.
Alumna Tanika Busch named vice chancellor for finance and administration and chief financial officer
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik announced that Busch would step into the position on a permanent basis effective immediately.
More than 1,200 log on to annual Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference for new ideas, networking
James Lang, an author and professor of English at Assumption College, delivered the keynote address at the virtual event and discussed “Teaching Distracted Minds.”
St. Louis Business Journal recognizes 2 alumni and adjunct instructor among the 2020 Diverse Business Leaders class
Alumni Jomo Castro and Rachel D’Souza-Siebert, as well as adjunct business instructor Vish Tripathi, were among the 20 individuals honored by the publication.
State Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell makes fitness fun for everyone
Cockrell has forged strong bonds with students, staff and parents at Crestwood Elementary School while overhauling the school’s fitness program.
Computer scientist Sharlee Climer investigating pathways of COVID-19 with support of new NIH grant
Climer and her colleagues at Washington University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory received a $650,000 grant to try to uncover why the disease produces different symptoms.