Schroeder conducted research and presented posters at several national conferences, including on refractive error and pinhole acuity relationships.
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May graduate Cameron Schroeder builds on passion for research in College of Optometry
Schroeder conducted research and presented posters at several national conferences, including on refractive error and pinhole acuity relationships.
May graduate Cameron Schroeder builds on passion for research in College of Optometry
Schroeder conducted research and presented posters at several national conferences, including on refractive error and pinhole acuity relationships.
May graduate Cameron Schroeder builds on passion for research in College of Optometry
Schroeder conducted research and presented posters at several national conferences, including on refractive error and pinhole acuity relationships.
May graduate Tiffany Aldridge Rhine pivots to career in optometry with new position at Center for Vision and Learning
Aldridge Rhine, who earned her bachelor’s from UMSL in 2000, decided to embark on a career in optometry after reading a story in UMSL Magazine.
May graduate Tiffany Aldridge Rhine pivots to career in optometry with new position at Center for Vision and Learning
Aldridge Rhine, who earned her bachelor’s from UMSL in 2000, decided to embark on a career in optometry after reading a story in UMSL Magazine.
May graduate Tiffany Aldridge Rhine pivots to career in optometry with new position at Center for Vision and Learning
Aldridge Rhine, who earned her bachelor’s from UMSL in 2000, decided to embark on a career in optometry after reading a story in UMSL Magazine.
UMSL alum Princess Stormm builds on passion for supporting local music talent
After working for Hot 104.1 for over 10 years, Stormm is turning her focus to the Midwest Music Summit.
UMSL alum Princess Stormm builds on passion for supporting local music talent
After working for Hot 104.1 for over 10 years, Stormm is turning her focus to the Midwest Music Summit.
UMSL alum Princess Stormm builds on passion for supporting local music talent
After working for Hot 104.1 for over 10 years, Stormm is turning her focus to the Midwest Music Summit.
UMSL partners with FOCUS St. Louis to host regional leadership conference at the Touhill
Nearly 400 professionals attended the half-day “Start with Leadership: Leading for Growth and Innovation” conference last Thursday.
UMSL partners with FOCUS St. Louis to host regional leadership conference at the Touhill
Nearly 400 professionals attended the half-day “Start with Leadership: Leading for Growth and Innovation” conference last Thursday.
UMSL partners with FOCUS St. Louis to host regional leadership conference at the Touhill
Nearly 400 professionals attended the half-day “Start with Leadership: Leading for Growth and Innovation” conference last Thursday.
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Education alumnus James Young wins Ferguson-Florissant School District Teacher of the Year
After serving three years in the U.S. Army and working as a musician, Young’s grandmother helped him find his passion for music education.
Education alumna Deitra Colquitt selected for Voices of Change Writing Fellowship
Colquitt is just one of eight educators to take part in the paid fellowship and will be matched with an EdSurge editor to help chronicle her experiences.
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.
Education alumna Alicia Leathers named new middle school principal at Lift for Life Academy
Leathers previously taught American and African American literature at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. She begins her new position this month.
Nursing alumna LaShe’ Tomlin-Wilks overcomes struggles and strives to help others
Figuring out how to best study and prioritizing school over all else were key for Tomlin-Wilks, who is now a nurse at Mercy Hospital.
Education alumnus William Pryor awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan
Pryor will serve as an English teaching assistant for a year in the capital city of Taipei, where he will help facilitate cross-cultural exchange.
D’Andre Braddix relishing even more opportunity to serve in new role as dean of students
Braddix was promoted to dean of students in April after 14 years working in the Division of Student Affairs at his alma mater.
Documentary by UMSL alumna and faculty highlights dental health disparities for children in rural Missouri
College of Nursing alumna Carol Berger started working on dental health disparities in rural Missouri for her DNP clinical scholarship project.
Education and English alumna Sandy Olive wins big on ‘Jeopardy!’
During her three-episode run on the classic game show, Olive won more than $50,000.
Alumnus Ibrahim Shabazz sees connections among Honors College, accounting school and everything else
Shabazz starts the Master of Accounting program in UMSL’s College of Business Administration this fall.
New Student Organizations Coordinator Michaela Wells committed to fostering community among UMSL students
Wells had been working as a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Involvement and earned a master’s in higher education administration from UMSL in May.
St. Louis Business Journal recognizes 2 UMSL graduates among Business of Pride Award honorees
Keyne Quiroga-Anania, who earned a bachelor’s in education, and Gary Mudd, who received an MBA, are recipients of the inaugural award.
Veteran Brad Cary builds passion for ocular disease career in UMSL College of Optometry
Cary decided to become an optometrist after serving in the Army Nurse Corps and then working as a civilian nurse.
Kay Hood selected for Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
During her yearlong assignment, Hood will assist a Japanese teacher in foreign-language classes and serve as a cultural ambassador.
Super involved Lauren Dermody finds passion and love in UMSL College of Optometry
Dermody discovered specialties and studies such as low vision and pharmacology but also her fiancé – optometry student Matthew Falconer.
Natissia Small taking on expanded role as UMSL’s vice provost for access, academic support and workforce integration
Small is being charged with helping build even more pathways to education and job training for students who might not otherwise have been considering higher education.
Sharon Pruitt-Young showcases versatility at UMSL in writing career
Now an editor for National Public Radio, the English alumna got her start at UMSL with The Current and Brain Stew.
Susan Marino named new director of UMSL Charter Schools
Marino has served as executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Academy since 2012 and will begin her new position in July.
A decade of opportunity: Opportunity Scholars Program impacts students and St. Louis area
The all-inclusive Pierre Laclede Honors College Program celebrates its 10th anniversary this academic year.
Eye on UMSL: Family ties
Director of Alumni Engagement Phil Donato (at left) is welcoming his son Joe Donato, a 2017 criminology and criminal justice graduate, back to campus to pursue his MBA this fall.
Dharmendra Neupane creates big solutions on a nanoscopic scale
Dharmendra Neupane’s PhD research focused on nanoporous gold’s applications in medicine and biotechnology and led to a fellowship at the FDA.
Pretend Friends: An UMSL love story blossoms into a successful design studio
Anna and Daniel Clark fell in love while studying graphic design at UMSL and have gone on to marry, have kids and form a design studio.
Infographic: College of Education’s impact by the numbers
The College of Education has played a dominant role in the regional education workforce. Graduates become leaders and champions for their students.
A science identity: A cohort of UMSL doctoral graduates benefits science education at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School
Maplewood Richmond Heights High School has the only science department in the state in which each member has a terminal degree – and all are from UMSL.
UMSL grad Hunter Campbell headed to UMKC medical school with early acceptance
The Honors College and chemistry graduate hopes to eventually return to his home of Taylor Springs, Illinois, to practice rural medicine.
Eye on UMSL: Chapter Champions
Hazel Erby and Rita Heard Days received Chapter Champion Awards during the African American Alumni Chapter’s annual New Graduate Recognition Ceremony.
Doctor of Business Administration research puts alumnus James E. Jordan Jr. on path to senior leadership at USDA
Jordan was named the director of the Program Assistance Division at USDA Rural Development after completing the three-year degree program at UMSL.
Alumnus Will Werner hired to lead UMSL’s National Security and Community Policy Collaborative
Werner is looking to develop partnerships and connect UMSL researchers with the NGA and other geographic information system-related companies in St. Louis.
Engineering grad Donnalyn Weir makes her American dream at Nidec
After immigrating from the Philippines and earning her engineering degree, Weir serves as an advocate for women and immigrants in STEM.
UMSL holding virtual commencement ceremonies for more than 1,800 graduates on May 15
A commencement address from 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell, an UMSL alumnus, will be incorporated into each ceremony.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik unveils ‘Rise Up for St. Louis’ initiative aimed at increasing inclusive prosperity
Sobolik made the announcement during her livestreamed inaugural event, which included a performance from Golden Globe-winner Andra Day, singing “Rise Up.”
Scholarship event recognizes mentorship and academic and career support in addition to funding
Students, alumni and business partners gathered virtually for the Scholarship Recognition Luncheon to share the importance of UMSL scholarship programs.
UMSL and Turn the Page STL collaborate on strategic literacy plan
The plan identifies five strategic priorities to make change and aims to increase reading proficiency by 10 percent in Promise Zone schools by 2023.
UMSL graduate Rob Jones gets a boost from the Joint Engineering Program to build a business of his own
Jones worked toward his degree part-time for more than a decade while simultaneously working his way up at Wellston-based John Harder & Company.
Accounting alumnus Christian Brown gets his career off to a fast start at KEB
Brown earned his BS in accounting in December and moved immediately into a position as a staff auditor at the firm’s office in downtown St. Louis.
Emily Baize, Ericka Webb and Anthony Harper receive UMSL Hero Award
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.
Pandemic inspires alumna to create ‘Surviving the Frontlines’ journal and planner for nurses
Inspired by overcoming her own struggles during the pandemic, Kevina Cassell created a motivational journal, student planner and vision journal.
Pioneering paths to success: 2021 Trailblazers Awards pays tribute to the spirit of women’s suffrage
Susan Jones, Shhdwafi Youssef, Nikole Shurn, Laura Kuensting, Anita Manion, Nancy Singer and Danielle Friz all received awards at virtual event held last Wednesday.
Education alumna Kelly Taylor named Hazelwood School District Teacher of the Year
Taylor teaches Honors Biology, Principles of Biomedical Science and AP Environmental Science at Hazelwood West High School.
Alumnus Ronald Montgomery’s new book uses poetry and pictures to say ‘Enough’ about social injustice
The St. Louis native hopes his new book will continue a decades long quest to inspire change.
Terry Suhre retiring after more than two decades leading Gallery 210
Suhre took over as director of the gallery in 1996, and since then, he has exhibited the work of nationally renowned artists and addressed social justice issues through art.
Mrs. Missouri America and UMSL graduate Wauneen Rucker fixes her crown to vie for a national title
Rucker, who earned a degree in criminology and criminal justice in 1996, will be competing for the Mrs. America title beginning later this week in Las Vegas.
Employers connect with UMSL students digitally at Spring Virtual Career Fair
More than 400 students and alumni attended the event, connecting with representatives from 73 companies in a variety of industries.
Alumna Danielle Ridolfi’s book ‘Slowly But Shirley’ helps kids accept themselves
Ridolfi worked as a psychologist for several years before changing careers to pursue her creative passion as a graphic designer.
Sam Wheeler, Danielle Faucett and Lauren Obermark receive UMSL Hero Award
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.
Boulevard and UMSL MFA program enter new partnership
Under the partnership, students enrolled in “English 5190: Literary Journal Editing” will read submissions for Boulevard and be credited as editorial assistants.
Missouri Online to expand educational access for students across the state and beyond
The new one-stop resource allows prospective students to view the online offerings of all four University of Missouri System universities on a single website.
UMSL recognized as ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ for efforts to foster engagement
The national designation is emblematic of UMSL’s commitment to encourage civic engagement and voter participation among its students.
UMSL alumna Natalie Sago makes NBA history
Sago, a former college athlete and lifelong basketball fan, was part of the first three-person NBA officiating crew to feature two women.
UMSL alumnae well represented in Business Journal C-Suite Awards
Stephanie Cernicek, Susan Cutler, Sara Foster and Opal Jones were recognized with 11 other honorees in a special edition of the publication.
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- Nursing, Optometry students team up for mock hypertension exams in Nursing Simulation Lab
- Tanner Reichl and Thanh Ly to study abroad with support of Gilman International Scholarship
- Political science and public policy graduate Ally Davis continuing studies in Accelerated Master’s Program while eyeing law school
- International Business grad Max Hood learned to ‘lean in’ to UMSL opportunities
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- Education alum Alexis Perez Lane serves as public policy fellow on Capitol Hill
