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.
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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 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 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.
May graduate Abbey Martin pursues passion for optometry with new position at Regional Eyecare
Martin found her passion for humanitarian work while volunteering with UMSL’s chapter of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity last month.
Summer BSW graduate Joseph Govreau redefines his academic journey at UMSL
After early struggles in the classroom, Govreau found academic success at UMSL and became highly involved on campus with organizations like the Student Social Work Association.
UMSL alum Angel Recci heading up St. Louis’ Telemundo station
Recci has worked with several local organizations, including the St. Louis Sports Commission, Grand Center Arts District and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Sociology graduate Sophie Heinz taking part in commencement 21 years after her father missed his opportunity because of military service
Steve Heinz earned his MPPA from UMSL while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood but was deployed to Iraq before he could attend his graduation in 2004.
Double your impact: Matching gift opportunities drive Transform UMSL momentum
Gifts for constructing the Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center and renovating the Arts Administration Building will be matched dollar for dollar through June 30.