In honor of Black History Month, here are 10 stories that demonstrate the excellence of Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
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Alumna Terry Freerks featured on HEC Media’s Spotlight program for career impacting young swimmers
Freerks has used coaching as a platform to expand opportunity and encourage education, things she’s also done through her support of UMSL.
9 ways to Start Safe, Stay Safe during the spring semester
Learn or review the protocols and practices in place to ensure a successful and healthy spring semester.
New glory for Union Station: Alumnus Steve O’Loughlin helps transform the once-dead mall and sees it through the pandemic
Under O’Loughlin’s leadership, Union Station has carved out a niche as a family entertainment destination with the St. Louis Aquarium as its centerpiece attraction.
An unprecedented year: Looking back at 2020 through notable stories in UMSL Daily
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the resilience of UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni to find success and make a positive impact despite challenges.
Biology major eyes medical school and career in emergency medicine after graduating summa cum laude
Brian Fogarty had been working as a paramedic when he decided to return to school to earn his bachelor’s degree on the way to becoming a physician.
Boeing internship, MBA next up for business graduate Carmen Palencia after earning her degree
Palencia completed her BSBA in management, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.
College of Nursing student marshal Hannah Williams marries and graduates in one day
Working at a dermatology office as a medical assistant inspired Williams to earn her nursing degree.
Communication students help facilitate, chronicle Build-A-Bear Foundation donation to HavenHouse St. Louis
The students developed a PR plan to publicize the donation and created a social media video shared on Build-A-Bear Foundation’s Instagram page.
Shop UMSL local for the holidays
Pick up your last-minute gifts from a wide variety of businesses from UMSL alumni and students.