The 1978 accounting graduate has a passion for the arts and aims to support the next generation of artists and musicians pursuing their passions at the university.
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The 1978 accounting graduate has a passion for the arts and aims to support the next generation of artists and musicians pursuing their passions at the university.
The 1978 accounting graduate has a passion for the arts and aims to support the next generation of artists and musicians pursuing their passions at the university.
The 1978 accounting graduate has a passion for the arts and aims to support the next generation of artists and musicians pursuing their passions at the university.
The 1978 accounting graduate has a passion for the arts and aims to support the next generation of artists and musicians pursuing their passions at the university.
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
In addition to helping moms through the labor and delivery process, she’ll also work in the antepartum and triage units, as well as the Mercy Natural Birthing Center.
The university gathered to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sept. 15 and honored successful alumni and contributed to a legacy of service throughout the year.
The university gathered to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sept. 15 and honored successful alumni and contributed to a legacy of service throughout the year.
The university gathered to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sept. 15 and honored successful alumni and contributed to a legacy of service throughout the year.
The three-week program integrated hands-on lessons about gardening and the environment with responsive, project-based literacy education.
The three-week program integrated hands-on lessons about gardening and the environment with responsive, project-based literacy education.
The three-week program integrated hands-on lessons about gardening and the environment with responsive, project-based literacy education.
Members of the campus community gathered to play games, ride bumper cars and share merriment during the annual celebration.
Dean Joan Phillips presented the awards to alumni Joe Eimer, James E. Jordan, Susan O’Leary, Jay Plaskett and Peter Racen at a reception last Thursday.
Alumnus Dustin Shrum and Danny Campbell of the Jazz St. Louis Big Band perform Friday during the 2022 Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival.
Alumna Meredith Alton and public policy administration major Bella DeArmitt shared their experiences and expressed gratitude for the support of scholarships.
Trotier, a classically trained ballerina and cancer survivor, teaches children STEM concepts and local history through acrobatics, juggling and tumbling.
Trotier, a classically trained ballerina and cancer survivor,
The event celebrated the institution’s history and featured a speech by Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and music by distinguished pianist Cynthia Johnson.
More than 200 people attended Wednesday’s event in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
The Charles R. Granger Legacy Award will recognize educators who have spent their careers striving to give back to the state’s science community.
The suicide prevention education program, led by the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, works to build awareness about keeping guns stored safely.
Goris worked as a family advocate and educator with Youth In Need before earning an MSW at UMSL and going to work for the Hazelwood School District.
This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.
A study by Tripp Umbach also found that UMSL contributed more than $429 million in both direct and indirect impact to the state’s economy.
Panelists Ashley Daftary, Amy Hunter and Riisa Rawlins-Easley discussed equity in health care and opportunities for change during the digital event.
Studies of affordability from Georgetown University and the National College Attainment Network recognize the value of an UMSL degree.
Alumnus and restaurateur Chris “Mac” McKenzie delivers food to two patrons at the new location for Mac’s Local Eats, which opened in November on Oakland Avenue.
Faucett recently published an article about course scheduling in the pandemic in the Winter 2022 issue of AACRAO’s College and University Journal.
Shawanda Martin, Zachary Weiss and Hufsa Siddiqui have been interning at the company, which assists law firms with intelligence gathering in the hiring process.
UMSL’s program was among 36 in North America included on its 2022 Global DBA Listing after weighing factors such as accreditation, quality of faculty and international standing.
The 12-hour program begins with an in-person seminar June 6-10 at the St. Louis Fed’s downtown office and continues online throughout the academic year.
Students, faculty, staff and alumni had their minds bent by a mentalist, packed the stands, feasted on chili and danced the night away at a ’20s-themed dance.
Alumnus Peter Racen, the CEO of Racen Wealth Management, is sponsoring the inaugural awards. A ceremony for the winners will be held May 5.
Blackburn began working as a geospatial data analyst at UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative after more than a decade at the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
UMSL Daily commemorates Women’s History Month by looking back at some of the strong UMSL women we’ve featured within our pages.
Friday’s event featured history instructor Shuron Jones on Zenobia Thompson, a 1970s-era nurse activist, and Brittany Ferrell, a contemporary nurse activist.
Starting with a basketball game and a dance in 1963, UMSL homecoming has developed into a series of events to engage students, faculty and staff and welcome back alumni.
Zapata, who earned his PhD at UMSL and is now an assistant professor at UCLA, consulted with Disney on the plants depicted in the film, set in his native Colombia.
Ndungu left Kenya in 2010 to seek greater opportunity. Today, she works as a sourcing analyst at Ameren and is finishing her master’s degree.
The year-long AOA program aims “to energize and equip the next generation of champions for optometry, who will then be ready to step in and lead at all levels – local, state and beyond.”
Hecht discovered her passion for elementary education volunteering at her church and an early childhood education center.
Tuesday’s viewing of “King Richard” was the first of 16 planned events throughout the month of February.
Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 10 inspiring stories of Black student and alumni triumphs, contributions and struggles.
Alovor previously served as chief of staff and vice president of diversity and belonging at Rosemont College and as a health research project manager for Centene.
International business major Paige Risenhoover is among the first 15 students to take part in the program since it launched in August.
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.
In just a few months, Pacini found a 16.9% reduction of long-term prescriptions for benzodiazepines in a federally qualified health center.
The Friends of Higher Education Award recognizes both Democratic and Republican members of the Missouri General Assembly for their strong support.
Lyon returned to UMSL five years after receiving her BSBA and earned her second bachelor’s in Spanish while raising her daughter, Mila.
UMSL Daily celebrates some favorite articles of the year and the countless accomplishments and activities of UMSL people.
The Honors College and CCJ student persevered to graduate after a year away following the birth of her daughter, Skye.
Earl Swift drafts compelling narratives on topics ranging from forensic science, to the creation of America’s highway grid, to sea-level rise and to the last three Apollo missions.
As a student teacher, Price worked to make math less intimidating by connecting concepts from class to his students’ interests.
After more than a decade, Alton returned to college to earn a bachelor’s degree. She graduated summa cum laude, walking as a student marshal during commencement.
Rowland developed a screening tool for Visit-A-Bit to measure the program’s effectiveness and determine incoming senior adult eligibility.
With a 1.8 GPA from his first college experience, Wolff worked hard to raise his grades and gain acceptance in the nursing program.
Jackson-Jennings helps create and maintain a centralized response network to help meet the social needs of residents who have been most affected by the pandemic in the St. Louis region.
Ameren has enlisted the assistance of UMSL Supply Chain and Analytics for its Supply Chain Transformation Initiative.
The university is expected to confer nearly 1,000 new degrees as it holds its first in-person commencement ceremonies since 2019.
UMSL Accelerate and Brian Owens unveiled plans for an UMSL-led creative arts accelerator to help create a thriving arts industry in St. Louis.
The UMSL DEI Accelerator will provide $50,000, mentorship, a business course, paid UMSL student interns and more to the five selected founders.
Ronald Jones is dedicated to helping rebuild St. Louis neighborhoods and joined the 2021 cohort
of the Coro Fellows.