The award recognizes the career achievements of a distinguished plant lipid scientist and was named to honor Terry Galliard, who organized the first International Symposium on Plant Lipids in 1974.
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Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang to receive 2024 Terry Galliard Medal at International Symposium on Plant Lipids
The award recognizes the career achievements of a distinguished plant lipid scientist and was named to honor Terry Galliard, who organized the first International Symposium on Plant Lipids in 1974.
Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang to receive 2024 Terry Galliard Medal at International Symposium on Plant Lipids
The award recognizes the career achievements of a distinguished plant lipid scientist and was named to honor Terry Galliard, who organized the first International Symposium on Plant Lipids in 1974.
Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang to receive 2024 Terry Galliard Medal at International Symposium on Plant Lipids
The award recognizes the career achievements of a distinguished plant lipid scientist and was named to honor Terry Galliard, who organized the first International Symposium on Plant Lipids in 1974.
Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
Amb Holt persists through challenges to earn MPPA in local government management
Holt wants to work in local government administration, implementing policies that help underserved communities overcome disparities.
UMSL names Norma Hall-Thoms new dean of the College of Nursing
Hall-Thoms, who formerly served as dean of the University of Indianapolis School of Nursing, will assume her new position on July 1.
UMSL names Norma Hall-Thoms new dean of the College of Nursing
Hall-Thoms, who formerly served as dean of the University of Indianapolis School of Nursing, will assume her new position on July 1.
UMSL names Norma Hall-Thoms new dean of the College of Nursing
Hall-Thoms, who formerly served as dean of the University of Indianapolis School of Nursing, will assume her new position on July 1.
Assistant Professor Mohi Saki to conduct research on comets with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Saki and his research partners have been granted 13 hours of observation time and will study the composition of six Halley-type comets with high-resolution spectroscopy.
Assistant Professor Mohi Saki to conduct research on comets with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Saki and his research partners have been granted 13 hours of observation time and will study the composition of six Halley-type comets with high-resolution spectroscopy.
Assistant Professor Mohi Saki to conduct research on comets with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Saki and his research partners have been granted 13 hours of observation time and will study the composition of six Halley-type comets with high-resolution spectroscopy.
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Supply chain management graduate Derrick Freeman talks baseball and Boeing
After earning his BSBA, Derrick Freeman will begin a full-time position as a procurement agent with Boeing and plans to coach youth sports teams.
UMSL DNP preps Sally Breen for coronavirus care on the edge of Navajo Nation
A paper on the Indian Health Service and an awareness of the social determinants of health led the nurse practitioner to Page, Arizona.
Provost Marie Mora announces 34 faculty promotions for the 2020-21 academic year
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Triton Telefund operates remotely, provides student employment and alumni outreach
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Jennifer Bumble develops webinar series to help special educators teach online
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UMSL hosts webinars covering blended families, child trafficking and suicide in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
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Office of Admissions launches virtual options for prospective and admitted students
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UMSL distributes more than $2.9 million in CARES Act funds in less than 48 hours
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Graphic design students pivot, take Senior Graphic Design Thesis Night online
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Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship
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Times Higher Education recognizes UMSL as a top sustainable university globally
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Nursing students screen Amazon workers through new partnership
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Nathan Muchhala’s research on plant resilience draws attention
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PMBA student Mayank Jain organizes effort to provide masks for health-care workers
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UMSL Charter Schools Office helps secure corporate computer donations for local schools
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Solve Climate by 2030 webinar offers ideas to effect change across the state
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Triton Emergency Fund supports students financially impacted by COVID-19
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