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‘Back where I started’: Alumna Maria A. Ellis forms children’s choir on UMSL campus

The new choral group is part of Maria A. Ellis' mission to make music education more accessible to everyone, starting in her hometown. ...

Tahj Gayfield prioritizes connections with students and campus leadership

Through UMSL Ambassadors, Cru and the Office of Student Involvement, Tahj Gayfield used every opportunity to enjoy his time on campus....

Political passion drives Julia Spoerry to serve the underserved

Spoerry's using knowledge she gained pursuing her MPPA at UMSL to better serve the residents of Florissant as a community development specialist....

Education grad heals trauma through music and nature

Kelcee Burton earned her bachelor's in educational studies and landed a job working with Hip Hop for Change, a nonprofit based in Oakland, California....

Inquisitive nature serves December graduate well as he prepares to launch career in biotechnology

Christopher Wilke gained a wealth of experience during two years working in the lab of James Bashkin and also had an internship at MilliporeSigma....

Taylor Milon writes her story in service, leadership, connections

Communication major and December-graduate Taylor Milon's time at UMSL was marked by her passion for service and campus involvement. ...

Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily

These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL's impact on the lives of individual students and on the community....

December graduate Madsy Richards tackles academics, internships and volleyball

The new UMSL alumna enjoyed a historic volleyball season and completed three internships while pursuing a supply chain management degree....

Real-world experiences prepare Joel Sjerven for social work success

Sjerven earned his MSW this month and is starting a full-time position as a behavioral health consultant at Family Care Health Centers in January....

Alumna Gloria Clark Reno presides over the state’s largest judicial circuit

Reno, who earned her degree in English in 1973, is the first African American to serve as presiding judge of the St. Louis County Circuit Court....