Shigeko Sasamori survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima as a teenager and came to the U.S. as one of the “Hiroshima Maidens.” She’s dedicated her life to promoting peace.
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Japan-America Student Association holds virtual origami lesson for Japan’s Culture Day
Asami Iba, cultural exchange facilitator for the Grassroots Exchange Network-Japan Program, talked participants through the creation of four origami shapes.
UMSL kicks off construction on $7 million Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center expansion, renovation
The renovation and expansion will allow the College of Nursing to graduate 20 percent more pre-licensure BSN students annually.
Bella DeArmitt organizes PLHCSA Porch-Drop Halloween Drive to support Operation Food Search
More than 20 volunteers collected donations to benefit Operation Food Search, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger in the St. Louis region.
Founders video highlights the success of UMSL students ‘virtually anywhere’
“UMSL Students Succeed Virtually Anywhere” featured testimony from students Laura Haug, Michael Brothers and Wangui Gathungu.
UM System tackles the ‘Next New Normal’ in employment during Extension and Engagement Week
Ted Abernathy, of Economic Leadership LLC, delivered the keynote session, which focused on essential job skills and employment trends for the future.
US Bank awards scholarships to four UMSL cybersecurity students
Shreya Chand, Timothy Robinson, Bharath Mukka and Jianyu Wang received $2,500 scholarships from U.S. Bank to fund their studies.
Laura and Norman Eaker receive Lee Medal in recognition of their philanthropy
The Eakers were honored Thursday evening during the university’s 29th annual Founders Celebration, sponsored by Edward Jones.
UMSL recognizes five distinguished alumni at virtual Founders Celebration
James Brennan, Stanley Freerks, Terry Freerks, Stephen Kolodziej and Elizabeth Petersen received Distinguished Alumni Awards at the 2020 Founders Celebration.
St. Louis Civil Rights Leaders Speakers Series engages students with racial justice activism
Five Zoom town halls connected students with pioneering and modern activists: David Ragland, Cori Bush, Zaki Baruti, Sylvester Brown and Percy Green.