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UMSL launches Graduate Certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The program will help students become DEI advocates and leaders, work with individuals from all backgrounds and make workplaces more welcoming and inclusive....

Cybersecurity student Faith Clarke selected to participate in accelerated certification academy

The UMSL senior will be working to earn certifications in security essentials, incident handling and forensics examination....

CLIMB program internships take students into community gardens to study bees and their behavior

A total of 10 students from Jennings, Ritenour, Riverview Gardens and University City High Schools took part in the paid summer internship program....

STARS program exposes 36 area high school students to summer of scientific research

Jim Maher, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Mayo Clinic, delivered the keynote address last Friday during the program's virtual confirmation ceremony....

Education alumna Paula D. Knight beginning new role as Jennings superintendent

Knight's appointment comes after a 28-year career with St. Louis Public Schools, where she most recently served as chief academic officer and deputy superintendent. ...

Starring on the cover of AOA Focus inspires College of Optometry’s Erin Brooks to redouble outreach efforts

The article examined racial and ethnic diversity within the profession, asking why only a small percentage of optometrists and students are Black....

Eye on UMSL: Convenient care

The convenience of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at UMSL brought student Nkazimulo “Kazi” Sibanda to campus last Wednesday....

UMSL brings campus to prospective students with launch of new 360-degree virtual reality online campus tour

The online virtual tour enables anyone with a laptop, desktop or virtual reality headset to feel like they are on campus....

Lav Gupta’s experience with broadband brings value to UM System’s Digitally Connected Communities Guide

Before coming to the United States, the assistant professor of computer science led a team planning and building networks to bring broadband access to cities across India....

Scholarships and community support help STEM student pursue her degree in biotechnology

Keona Hughes was most recently awarded the Rooted in Science Scholarship from Proctor & Gamble....