In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
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Nursing graduate Olyvia VandenBrink starting position as labor and delivery nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
Nursing graduate Olyvia VandenBrink starting position as labor and delivery nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
Nursing graduate Olyvia VandenBrink starting position as labor and delivery nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
MBA alum Angela Garland grows thriving Exit 11 coffee drive-thru business
Lessons learned during her graduate program at UMSL still resonate as Garland and her husband, Scott, continue to expand Exit 11.
MBA alum Angela Garland grows thriving Exit 11 coffee drive-thru business
Lessons learned during her graduate program at UMSL still resonate as Garland and her husband, Scott, continue to expand Exit 11.
MBA alum Angela Garland grows thriving Exit 11 coffee drive-thru business
Lessons learned during her graduate program at UMSL still resonate as Garland and her husband, Scott, continue to expand Exit 11.
August graduate Luis Schneegans bound for doctoral program at Stanford after earning degree in mathematics
Schneegans benefitted from the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation and his involvement in several NSF-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates.
August graduate Luis Schneegans bound for doctoral program at Stanford after earning degree in mathematics
Schneegans benefitted from the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation and his involvement in several NSF-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates.
August graduate Luis Schneegans bound for doctoral program at Stanford after earning degree in mathematics
Schneegans benefitted from the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation and his involvement in several NSF-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates.
Mathematics graduate Afina Fayez hopes to help diversify the architecture field
An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
Mathematics graduate Afina Fayez hopes to help diversify the architecture field
An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
Mathematics graduate Afina Fayez hopes to help diversify the architecture field
An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
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Shawntelle Fisher, Steve Hamilton, Dick Jung, Dawn King, Marcela Manjarrez and Candace Hall have left their mark on their respective industries while continuing to support UMSL.
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Bashkin received the St. Louis Award, which honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of chemistry.
Nursing PhD alumna Stephanie Chidester selected as postdoctoral iCURE scholar at the National Cancer Institute
She’s studying liquid biopsy technologies, a subject she began researching while pursuing her doctorate at UMSL.
DBA students Colleen McClain-Mpofu and David Beverly join faculty in College of Business Administration
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Harris Conservation Forum spotlights the importance of ‘unpopular organisms’
This year’s annual forum explored the world of insects, rodents and weeds and what we can learn from them.
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English alumna Christina Andrade Melly named 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year
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Optometry Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan named to national advisory committee for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The committee advises the government on what tools, tests, techniques and procedures should be covered through Medicare and Medicaid.
UMSL welcomes cohort of students from The Bahamas after partnering with Ministry of Education
A cohort of 20 first-year students have enrolled this semester through the Public School Scholars Programme or the National Tuition Assistance Scholarship program.
Professor Emerita Zuleyma Tang-Martinez honored for challenging accepted ideas in science, promoting diversity
The Animal Behavior Society presented the longtime member of the Department of Biology with its Exemplar Award at its annual meeting.
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Business major Robert “Otto” Ottinger drags a sled across the lawn outside the Recreation and Wellness Center last Tuesday during the UMSL Combat Fitness Test Competition.
New York Times features Iklaina Archaeological Project, directed by UMSL Professor Michael Cosmopoulos
Writer and photographer Matt Stirn visited the Bronze Age capital site and spoke to Cosmopoulos about its significance in the modern world.
St. Louis Public Radio hosting ’50 Fest’ as part of ongoing celebration of station’s golden anniversary
The street festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Public Media Commons on Olive Street adjacent to UMSL at Grand Center.
Dakota Miller is working to build inclusive community for UMSL students as new LGBTQ+ and diversity coordinator
One of Miller’s first projects in his new role has been coordinating campus events for LGBTQ+ History Month, which kicked off this week.
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The men’s golf team won its second tournament of the season, beating Henderson State in a playoff at the Missouri Southern State University Fall Invitational.
UMSL and University of the Western Cape collaborative COIL course promotes global citizenship
Graduate students in the College of Education and 370 pre-service South African education students worked together to research classroom interventions and collect data.
UMSL ranked on Military Times ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ list for 8th consecutive year
The university serves more than 350 veteran and other military-connected students on campus, providing them support with benefits through the Veterans Center.
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Philosophy master’s students Logan Bohlinger and Daniel Grasso discuss thesis ideas with Professor Eric Wiland on Monday afternoon at a table in the Quad.
Keri Jupka, Sarah Klekamp and Tim Wombles receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Reggie Hill, Natissia Small join KMOX to discuss strategies for attracting new students
In their conversation with host Carol Daniel, Hill and Small stressed the importance of cultivating collaborative partnerships to help recruit students.
Teaching Professor Linda Wells-Glover to be honored at St. Louis American Foundation’s 35th Salute to Excellence in Education
Wells-Glover teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on diversity and social justice and serves as advisor to the Student Social Work Association.
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Freshman Toby Middleton ran to a second-place finish in the McKendree Bearcat Classic, helping the men’s cross country team to its best-ever showing.
Ask an Expert: Anne Winkler discusses the ‘Great Resignation’ and labor shortage
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Robert Paul, Gaiyan Zhang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
Paul, the director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Zhang, a professor of finance, are noted scholars nationally and internationally.
UMSL named among America’s ‘Best Colleges for Student Voting’ for the fifth year in a row
Washington Monthly’s annual list recognizes schools that show “a repeated commitment to increasing student voting.”
UMSL students eager to impress as Fall Internship and Job Fair returns to campus
The event featured 86 employers and attracted around 300 UMSL students and alumni on Friday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Members of the UMSL community gather for annual Night at the Ballpark
The Office of Alumni Engagement organized the event, which brought together 900 students, alumni, faculty and staff members at Busch Stadium.
Edward Jones Principal Ken Cella assumes leadership of UMSL’s Chancellor Council
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Senior forward Arman Kovac scored a pair of goals during the men’s soccer team’s first-half blitz against Quincy Friday in a 4-1 victory.
Tritons United offers preventative and responsive programming aimed at reducing gender-based violence on campus
The group creates campus resources and provides educational training for faculty, staff and students.
Doctoral student Tracy Smith begins tenure as principal of Ross Elementary School
Smith’s appointment comes after two decades of serving students in the St. Louis region as a teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal.
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors UMSL with sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
UMSL was the only university in Missouri and one of 103 nationally to receive the award, which recognizes institutions that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Urban League honors UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik at annual Salute to Women in Leadership Gala
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Dan Lauer receives Champions for Diversity and Inclusion Award from the St. Louis Business Journal
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The men’s golf team set a 36-hole scoring record of 550 while opening its season by winning the Arch Cup for the third straight year.
Two UMSL counseling alumnae launch book series to help children work through emotional challenges
“Clementine Gets UNSTUCK!” is the first publication in the “Kids Can Club” series.
UMSL makes another big jump in US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings, earning high marks for social mobility, value
The university has improved a combined 69 places in the overall rankings in the past three years and was first in Missouri on the list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility.”
UMSL launching new master’s degree program in fintech
The program is designed to build a highly trained fintech workforce, providing students with knowledge of traditional finance modules as well as fintech tools, including blockchain.
Indian Student Association celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi
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Newly launched Staff Ombuds Office provides informal, confidential resource to help employees address concerns
Marlo Goldstein Hode is serving as UMSL’s acting staff ombuds as the university pilots the new position in the 2022-23 academic year.
Eye on UMSL: Class dismissed
Students walk out of the Provincial House after finishing a late-afternoon class in the Pierre Laclede Honors College last week on South Campus.
UMSL celebrates exemplary faculty, staff with Chancellor’s Awards
Twelve faculty members and four staff members received Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award.
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UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center debuts new app, encourages students to get involved
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New federal grant will help build new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center
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Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights transformational changes coming to UMSL campus during State of the University Address
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