The three-week program integrated hands-on lessons about gardening and the environment with responsive, project-based literacy education.
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Bringing history to life: In partnership with UMSL, the new Living Arts Pathway enlivens lessons at historic Sumner High School
In the new elective museum studies course, students research history, create public exhibits and learn museum and cultural heritage career skills.
University community exceeds goal of UMSL Serves initiative
Students, faculty, staff and alumni have completed more than 60,000 hours of volunteer service, the economic value of which is estimated to be more than $2.2 million.
Fourth EIC Demo Day showcases five entrepreneurs who have grown businesses with Anchor Accelerator program
UMSL’s program helps local entrepreneurs scale up their successful businesses with help from local companies.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival marks 20 years helping inspire, teach student musicians from schools across the region
Musicians from more than 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the three-day festival held last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Author David Treuer headlines 31st annual Primm Lecture
Treuer is the bestselling author of “Rez Life: An Indian’s Journey Through Reservation Life” and “The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee.”
Education alum Samantha Lurie receives $50,000 Food City grant to support Show Me The World Project
Over the past 11 years, the program has helped more than 150 students from eight area high schools embark on their first international trips.
2024 Women Trailblazer Awards celebrate ‘women who advocate for all’
This year’s awards honored Kimberly Baldus, Maria A. Ellis, Channon Peoples, Nora Stith, Kimberly Werner and Patricia Zahn.
Newest class of Coro Fellows making an impact in St. Louis region
Ian Trapp, Molly Sheridan, Noah Pellettieri, Lauren Serfas, Rosa Parks, Cathy Zhu, Tom Byron and Maxine Gill have been working and learning in placements throughout the area since September.
Bridge Program honors newest class of college-bound seniors at 38th annual Cigna Saturday Academy Awards Ceremony
More than 300 area high school students completed the precollegiate program this year. Among them were 81 seniors, who’ve been accepted into more than 120 colleges and universities.