Lacey Corbett’s work on the report identified the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on Black communities in St. Louis and clarified misinformation.
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Ask an Expert: Shirley Porterfield shares insight on vote for Medicaid expansion
The professor of social work discussed the pros and cons of the proposed amendment to the Missouri constitution ahead of next week’s election.
EdD alumni search for a solution to summer slide
Scott Osborne and Bob Shaw found that weekly virtual lessons and timely feedback can lead to academic gains rather than losses during the summer.
CLIMB program adapts to engage area high school students amid COVID-19 pandemic
The 14 interns from Jennings and University City have worked remotely researching COVID-19 and the reasons for its outsized impact on the African American community.
George and Melissa Paz make largest single philanthropic gift in UMSL’s history
The former Express Scripts chairman and CEO and his wife have made a $4 million donation to support scholarships with the aim of increasing access to education.
Professor Janet Y. Murray named Woman of the Year by Women in the Academy of International Business
The award honors Murray’s research on gender and international business as well as her commitment to supporting women in academia.
Alumnus Michael McKeever achieves IT success at Charter Communications
McKeever met UMSL alumnus and Charter’s Senior Director of IT Joe Eimer while presenting his capstone project, a connection that led to McKeever landing a position at Charter.
Jeffry Faulkner overcomes lack of resources to graduate with engineering job
Inspired by an interest in architecture and construction, Faulkner earned his BS in civil engineering and now works at Parsons.
UMSL leaders look toward fall semester at virtual town hall
Panelists answered viewers’ questions about classes, events, social distancing and more ahead of students returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester.
Community Psychological Service launching group therapy session for race-related stress and trauma
Clinical Assistant Professor John Nanney is coordinating the free, weekly, hour-long sessions, which will begin Thursday evening online or via telephone.